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Keepign electronics charged in the GC

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You can get all sorts of power banks on amazon or anywhere else for very cheap that you can use to recharge your GoPro batteries. ...

Rio Chama postcards

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Well, in the form of the 8.5 x 11 paper application returned with the circled launch date. The postcard thing seems nifty but that has apparently...

Salt River Video Guide

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have run it as low as 300 before in my 13' with paddlers. Bump & Grind gets pretty rocky. I don't think you can get through it at the lower flows...

Best Big Water PFD for the Large Busted?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Tried a lot of them in 2014. Ended up buying a replica of what I had for 20 years the Kokatat MS Fit hands down the best choice out there for the...

Chinle Wash & 8-Foot Camp Info? - San Juan

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Chinle wash is cool - but don't miss River House ruin on river right. That's my favorite. Great ruins and pictographs.

2017 Owhyee

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

"Rye grass is a pimp place for a hot shower (no soap) rigging a piece of PVC pipe with an oar tripod." It saddens me that "no soap" even needs to...

Keepign electronics charged in the GC

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The best way to keep a charge on your device would be to plug it into the power supply of your shuttle rig and leave it there while your on the river.

Rio Chama postcards

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thank you, I looked at the form and is is new as of November of 2016. I was sent the old form and did not know any difference so filled it out as we...

Salt River Video Guide

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm very curious what Bump and Grind looks like a lower water levels. Is there a more pronounced channel somewhere in the river-wide gravel bar, or...

Thanks WRSI

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am in the xxl plus WW helmet group. Gave up on most USA WW helmet manufactures a long time ago. None really comfortable for me. Look at the...

Keepign electronics charged in the GC

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Any smaller electronic stuff charging with a USB... a Jackery Titan battery pack. $30 bucks each on Amazon and will charge a GoPro about 10 times....

Calling all IK'ers! Paddle length questions.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Former hard shell creek boater now in IK's due to spine injury. I tried several of the (the brands I see advertised the most) so called popular IK...

Westwater 5/13-14

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We are looking to fill a few spots on a westwater permit I got for May 13-14. Rafts and kayaks welcome. We have 6 spots total and right now it's...

Dolores River Guide

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by joshmunson)--- Brian, Glad you got the map! Gyp is open. Josh DRBA VP Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz...

Salt River Video Guide

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My first time down was with Markdl, he filmed and I rowed most of the time. We got hung up on a gravel bar once first day while I was staring at the...

2017 Owhyee

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ic never had issues at either. There are ways to make Rygrass spectacular but you have to plan ahead. Echo is lees perfect than in years past as the...

Running Boards - ACX vs MDO?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So can you just cut MDO and run it as is with no paint or finish without it falling apart from getting wet?

Westwater swim & cluster rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I just rewatched this mess again. By no means are my boating skills perfect, but this is just not the way I would handle things. With the big melt...

Keepign electronics charged in the GC

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I can recommend this folding solar panel. I used it on the San Juan last year and a lot since then. It works fast in full sun. I kept it in a dry box...

2017 Owhyee

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Blarneystoner)--- Wondering if anyone following this thread has any information on the prevalence of red spider mites at...

LVM inflator dies, and deal alert!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My mighty LVM may have finally given up the ghost, The pitch changed, and it would blow, but was unable to push air under pressure. I dissected...

Keepign electronics charged in the GC

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

https://www.amazon.com/OUTXE-16000mAh-Flashlight-Waterproof-Portable/dp/B01MDR2LDK/ref=zg_bs_2407762011_5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2MAEX8RBWPSK9QGC...

Looking for trailer advice.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for everything. I decided to go with a Mission aluminum trailer. It had sides and I added a platform. Now I just need a roller for the back.

Raft identification?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If the metal plate is missing, take several photos and send to Hyside - they should be able to identify their own...

BLM Website - Ruby Horsethief?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi Everyone! The BLM web page is being transitioned to a new platform and we are trying to work through the glitches. Unfortunately we are not...

Green River @8600 in a Clackacraft?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You should check out the ramps for yourself when you shuttle. Pick the one your most comfortable with. They are all easy if you are prepared for the...

Raft identification?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Whitewater Worthy Equip)--- There is S/N # somewhere on the main tubes. Find that and call Hyside directly. They are great...

Dolores River Guide

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Jswell I believe the reqs are the same for all trips. Human wastes packed out, but wag bag work. No fire pan if you do not have an open fire. If...

Calling all IK'ers! Paddle length questions.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the advice, everybody! I guess my main concern was having multiday cargo in the boat and being able to swing the loaded tandem IK...

Raft identification?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I was just wondering how to figure out what the actual name of my boat model is. It's a 13 foot Hyside that I got from an outfitter on the Ocoee...

Another Dagger Phantom

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Another Dagger Phantom Dagger Kayaks - Another Phantom - Unsponsored (http://www.unsponsored.co.uk/press/dagger-kayaks-another-phantom/)

Any tips on strightening a Carlisle oar?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Bail on the aluminum oars. Get some Cataracts that will bend more than they ought to and be perfect to go. I recommend weighted oars as they...

Running Boards - ACX vs MDO?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by gringoanthony)--- Sean, I realize now what you're talking about. I use the same stuff in the bottom of my drop bags. I...

IK question. Where do you position your seat?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I can atest to the comments above. The chetah seat does not provide any back support while the inflatable seat is much more comfortable. I also...

Rio Chama postcards

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Wasn't how it was for me this year. Just a form that I mailed in - the one linked in the webpage I posted - and they sent it back to me with the...

Running Boards - ACX vs MDO?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by wickums)--- The HD @ Federal Way had MDO in stock this last Fri and I believe it was 3/4 x 4' x 8'. Im sure Franklin...

Rio Chama postcards

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We pay for the return postage with the stamp on the postcard lower half of the special form that you have to call and get them to send you. There is...

Buy \ Sell \ Give \ Receive : Titan Kayaks in the US

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: TobinSubject: Titan Kayaks in the USPosted: 09 Apr 2017 at 6:51pmHey All, The container is about to leave port for the US. There is a 10% discount for pre orders as a way to say thanks for helping bring the line to the US. The Mix is a great boat for family fun as well as being a legit sit on top play boat. Easy to transport and perfect for the kids to paddle around the lake. Best thing...

April '18 GC? - Safety Boater Seeking Trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Kayaker seeks spot on April 2018 trip. Four GC trips since 2013. Swiftwater Rescue Technician 3. Multiple rescues. Glad to assist framing trip...

IK question. Where do you position your seat?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Even that inflatable quadrilateral seat that comes with the Tomcats is pretty good. When I first read about it in the specs I was doubtful, but...

Rio Chama postcards

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It's the only time I have drawn in roughly 10 years of trying. I'm pretty sure permit season is not until May 1st, but cannot confirm that due to...

Green River @8600 in a Clackacraft?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ran it at around this level many years ago in my 10 foot mini cat. My friends were in duckies. It was a blast, but we weren't fishing, just doing...

Westwater swim & cluster rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have swam westwater in the terrible teens and it felt like my lifejacket was being ripped off my torso. Scary shit. I self rescued right above...

Salt River Video Guide

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Great video...we were a few days behind you - water levels & temps were perfect! The primary camps were easy to identify and locate but some of the...

Rio Chama postcards

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It seems strange to be in permit season and I never got a return on my Chama permit post card? Did anybody get theirs back? Sent from my iPhone...