Jackson Antix (opinions please)
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I haven't paddled it a lot yet, but took my large Antix down Gore a few weeks ago. It's a great hybrid between play and creek boats. I weigh...
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Jackson Antix (opinions please)
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Thanks for the help. Before the antix came out I was debating between the zen and the new fun series. From what you have said and the research I've...
First Kid Multi-Day
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by Learch)--- We drove past the Cottonwood take out on Memorial day weekend last year, and it was jam packed, all the way to...
Speed Rail fitting question
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by PhilipJFry)--- Frontierplay has affordable fittings as well. works on NRS pipe and fence rail. ...
Prescription glasses
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Hmm... I've been paddling for 40 years with prescription glasses, and I guess my take is a bit different. No question that good quality frames will...
What do owners think of Rocky Mountain Rafts?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
RMR would likely not want to cover lacing/ grommets/etc. under warranty if you cut off your lacing skirt but I am sure they would still cover...
Prescription glasses
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Since your post was on the kayak section; don't waste money on good glasses in water in which you might have practice your roll. You will trash/lose...
Jackson Antix (opinions please)
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
The Antix will be faster, by a very noticeable bit. The tail is also longer, and you will have to learn to cope with that, but it shouldn't be too...
Jackson Antix (opinions please)
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I've been paddling the old model super fun. It's a river running play boat.
Weather app for checking wind conditions?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Very true jimr. When we started to run gore commercially back in 1974 from the pump house to state bridge about 60% of the time the local afternoon...
Storing rafts in the cold?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I have my rafts in below 0 C during winter time and havent had any problems at all.
Grand Canyon: Looking for experienced rafter for August trip
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Hi, We have a 16-day trip to Diamond Creek starting early August, and are looking for one more experienced boatman. We are a group of active...
Jackson Antix (opinions please)
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
The tail is comparatively large relative to what I'm used to. There's actually plenty of volume around the cockpit. If you're not used to that kind...
Speed Rail fitting question
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Thanks, Electric-Mayhem! That's what I thought would be the case. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz
Raft Porn Needed -Let's see them rigs!!!
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
No issues - you'll have to re-coat the poly before any damage to tubes... Why didn't you curve the outer dimension of the boxes? Steamin' is fun!
Speed Rail fitting question
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Was thinking about where I found similar fittings but tube sized. It was an artitectural fitting. They were about 3 time the price of a speed rail...
First Kid Multi-Day
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- You, your wife, 3 kids and parents - and about a zillion other people. I would avoid the lower John Day on...
North Fork John Day
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Attachment 17394 (http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17394) my best NFJD pic Sent from my iPhone using Mountain...
Raft Porn Needed -Let's see them rigs!!!
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Just made these side boxes to take up wasted space to the sides of my action packer. They should be splash proof, but not flip proof. A little...
Dolores - Water goes in, water goes...?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
It will be what it will be. Mother Nature does not adhere to our schedules or desires. 352,535 Acre Feet of water is a lot of Mother Nature to...
North Fork John Day
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
They are hardly comparable, except to say they are both rivers...
Worst deals out there.
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
But thats a friggin awesome trailer. He just got back from mudding with the raft on the trailer. I would not wash it either, the dirt is a...
Speed Rail fitting question
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
How cheap are you looking for pipe. I just bought a 20 ft stick of 6061 T6 1 1/4 schedule 40 for 55 bucks. Its not too expensive really. Now if...
Anyone around Steamboat want to paddle?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Go hang out at Fetchers pond/park behind Walgreens, left over the train tracks. Usually someone else will show up that you can paddle with.
Largest cooler possible for a Hyside mini-max? 10.5' raft
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I also use the marine grade igloo 48qt
First Kid Multi-Day
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
The lower John Day has tons of camping. You might not get the best camps, but you will find a place to sleep no problem. The ramps however will be...
San Juan layover day
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
[QUOTE=noneuclidean;530346]Do you mean Twin Canyon? YES! Haha, I totally forgot that name.
Dolores - Water goes in, water goes...?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by Joe_)--- I'm no hydro engineer ---End Quote--- Clearly. Welcome to the American Southwest, bro, where water in does not...
Anyone around Steamboat want to paddle?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Just here until the weekend. Looking to paddle thursday or friday if anyone's around. Haven't paddled here before, but would be up for Cross Mtn or...
North Fork John Day
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Last year I ran the Owyhee at 500 in 5 days with no problem. I would happily do it again. The water was pretty slow though, no way we could have...
First Kid Multi-Day
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- You, your wife, 3 kids and parents - and about a zillion other people. I would avoid the lower John Day on...
Jackson Antix (opinions please)
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
FallingH2O How did the tail do on drops, boofs, etc.?
San Juan layover day
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by cmsolo)--- There's a nice camp river right immediately after the new rapid. Speaking of, has that been named yet? ---End...
Weather app for checking wind conditions?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
It's the upper c, it's always windy. Weather underground. NOAA.gov Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz
Escalante
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
These were taken Sunday at about 2pm. High side of medium flow i would say. Sent from my SM-G930P using Mountain Buzz mobile app
Attention all Dolores Runners
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by eddy hopper)--- I'm pretty sure the store and stuff at Gateway is open. You'll have no problem doing that trip in 6 long...
Worst deals out there.
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by Kirks)--- https://denver.craigslist.org/boa/6092593912.html (https://denver.craigslist.org/boa/6092593912.html) ---End...
First Kid Multi-Day
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by Bwick84)--- Can I piggy back off of this thread? We are thinking of doing doing a trip around Memorial Day weekend on the...
Attention all Dolores Runners
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by Rich)--- River will be running 4 MPH +/- and there are 14+ hours of daylight, so 15 miles a day with hiking should be no...
First Kid Multi-Day
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Can I piggy back off of this thread? We are thinking of doing doing a trip around Memorial Day weekend on the John Day. It would be me, my wife,...
Bedrock bridge-Dolores river closure safety
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
They are in the process of replacing the bridge that goes over the Dolores with a new one. While they are actively removing the old one and putting...
East Fork San Juan wood on move
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Awesome..! thanks for the heads up Logan...I sure hope we can catch EFSJ again this summer. it is such a great III-III+ creek. I should post some...
Jackson Antix (opinions please)
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Has anyone ran the Jackson antix? If so, how does it do surfing and river running? And how is the tail while river running?
Worst deals out there.
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I don't know for sure but I'm pretty sure they are NOT Hyside. Also pretty sure they didn't make them themselves in the US. They aren't selling their...
Weather app for checking wind conditions?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I use the National Weather Service website, search for kremmling colorado (or whatever location you want) , and click on detailed hourly weather...
Worst deals out there.
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Only if you describe your all your boats as "the best rafts ever made" will they be worth 45k - Trumponomics 101. If this guys seriously paid 11k...
Big flows on the NF Payette
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
How come the video linked on my end is some old guy playing a keyboard, at what looks like a karaoke church sermon?? Sent from my iPhone using...
Largest cooler possible for a Hyside mini-max? 10.5' raft
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
This is the one I use in my Mini Max. It fits perfect, no rubbing! ...
North Fork John Day
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
IIRC that's the right FS road number. The launch is up river a couple hundred feet, with a two post sign commonly seen at launch sites and trail...
Attention all Dolores Runners
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by jthan)--- Greetings. We're running the lower two sections of the Dolores, Slickrock and Paradox/Mesa, from Slick Rock put-in...