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CO Raft Purchase Advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You will get a lot more use out of a 14' boat in Colorado, and if you need to store it rolled up, it will be a lot easier to move the boat and the...

2017 Chama permit notifications

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a permit to run the Chama. launching May 23, Looking for a few rafters to join my one raft party. Three days, two nights. I'm coming from...

CO Raft Purchase Advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks to those that have replied. I guess I should add a few details and engrain a few realities for myself. - Our past few trips we have...

Main Salmon August Questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi guys, A friend of mine scored a Main permit in late August and we re taking our families for 6 nights/ 7 days - neither of us have been there...

Which mini raft?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I love my Culebra, would be too tight for more then r-2 though, not the best for bracing in maybe, but an AWESOME boat otherwise. Can break it down...

New 4 Rivers cancellation policy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by smithk2ski)--- Follow up lotteries seem the most appropriate and fair approach IMHO. The Grand seems to be the most 'fair'...

Gear directly on drop stitch floor

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I should add to my post above that the gear is not tied down or covered so it is not pushed down into the floor and deforming it.

CO Raft Purchase Advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

With that many passengers I would go 16', and even then it may be tight. 16' may limit you a little on any more tight and technical runs you might...

Cataraft Frame Re-Flip Thwart & Mount

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If your boat is 15' I would look at the dimensions of the 15'6,17'6 and 18'3 Aire thwarts to see what would fit best. I have a 13' WD and was...

CO Raft Purchase Advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hello MB Community- Seeking some advice, or affirmation, on raft choice as a Colorado resident. I'm new to purchasing, but have grown up...

Gear directly on drop stitch floor

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have loaded light gear directly on the drop stitch floor in the front and back of my Maravia for 28 years with no signs of wear. I don't boat in...

Gear directly on drop stitch floor

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I put a piece of foam pad under some gamma buckets with a bunch of other clutter over that and did a couple days without incident. And it wasn't...

Gear directly on drop stitch floor

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I do not have a cargo floor yet for the back of my raft. Would a fellow damage the floor by putting some light gear directly on the drop stitch...

Halkey Roberts Long Stem Valve Caps

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Since they don't make them any more seems like there would be a group of boaters that have been doing without or have been thinking about switching...

AT gear and a tent

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have two pairs of BD boots, a pair of methods (28.5) and Primes (28.) Primes are in great shape, Methods skied a bunch but with lots of life. 100...

AIRE, Hyside, or NRS

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Electric-Mayhem)--- The consensus I got from reading up and actually talking to Aire is that it makes a bigger difference in...

Which mini raft?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Storm is gonna roll up a little big for a backpack and at 80lbs wont be that fun to carry. You may be able to hook it up into one of those strap...

Grand Canyon Openings!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

3 spots available Looking for rowers and kayakers with Grand experience Put In: June 30, 2017 Lees Ferry Take Out: July 15, 2017 Diamond Creek If...

Which mini raft?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I had a 9.5 Tributary it was a lot of fun. Did R2 and R3 just fine but would have liked the extra foot of a 10.5 Could do R4 but would be tight. ...

Worst deals out there.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sorry those looking for a great deal on Chinese PVC might want to try this link: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/spo/6107662951.html Sent...

Lost Cataract SGG oar on Green river

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Agreed, we saw a sunk Clackacraft below Red creek just missed seeing a 13' raft getting may tagged on a pour over in Red Creek for 45 minutes and...

The seemingly impossible

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Oh, that makes sense, never had mouse problems with my boat, but god that would suck!!

Opinions on new Lower Animas features?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Dwave)--- Its been AWESOME watching people freak out over the new feature(s) in the lower Animas River. If you were anywhere...

Social Media is Bruising the Wilderness

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey---- copyright 1968 Polemic:Industrial Tourism and the National Parks Everybody needs to read and or reread this !

Need kayaker(s) for Deso in late June

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Pack your bug repellent using following equation... (I.e., think of how much you could possibly need (e.g. 1 bottle bug spray per day, for first 3...

Halkey Roberts Long Stem Valve Caps

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by natepelton)--- Seems like a good candidate for 3D printing. ---End Quote--- Seems like an even better candidate for a...

Bailey Wood Report - APRIL 2017

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I own a chainsaw and would like to help remove the tree. I know that this section definitely has some land owners adjacent to the river that might...

New 4 Rivers cancellation policy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think they went too far. This system really screws over anyone who works nights or doesn't have access to a computer for personal browsing at work....

Delores river trip this coming weekend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by gatogarto)--- I'm thinking on launching at Bradfield on the 4th for a 3 day trip to Slickrock. I've never paddled the...

Halkey Roberts Long Stem Valve Caps

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would be interested in at lest 5 of those caps. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Death on the Grand Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Well said Andy. This news is somber and we must find a way to let peace be with what has happened. Instead of mulling over details of how and why on...

AIRE, Hyside, or NRS

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The consensus I got from reading up and actually talking to Aire is that it makes a bigger difference in stability and speed then anything else....

The seemingly impossible

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've always been a tarp guy myself but a few years ago some mouse chewed a hole in my raft over while it's rolled up in the tarp. Nothing a patch...

Which mini raft?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think R4 would be a tight fit for the 9.5 foot boats like the Trib and Mini Me. Doable, but tight quarters. R2 all day though and I bet R3 would be...

The seemingly impossible

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Never have trouble fitting my JPW into its bag, but it's huge. Aire sounds like a solid company, should let em know, maybe they'll start doing...

Delores river trip this coming weekend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm thinking on launching at Bradfield on the 4th for a 3 day trip to Slickrock. I've never paddled the Dolores and I'm a bit concerned about the...

Bailey Wood Report - APRIL 2017

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We ran it Sunday, April 23, at about 204 cfs. No streams contributed to the flow downstream of the gauge. A little early, but there was another...

2017 Dolores high water Discussion

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jthan)--- Hello AJDofDGO. Your commented "The lower D is its own little world and only gains value when you think about...

Which mini raft?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Tributary 9.5, RMR Phatcat or RMR Storm are the options I have been looking at. What I want is something that's... * Works R2-R4 * Could be...

R2 Safety Gear?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by sauth857)--- Uriah, how do you rig the flip line? Does it just go around the boat and across the top? I've always hung...

New 4 Rivers cancellation policy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Another thing I like about the new system is that it would allow rec.gov to catch their own employees cheating. Since the permits will be released...

paddle shaft question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Generally, yes. That's just one of the reasons high end paddles tend to be either fiberglass or wood. There are, of course, exceptions, but he one I...