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Converting a Utility Trailer to a Raft Trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'll try to make my first post a useful one. I just converted my lowes utility trailer to carry my aire 156R. Thru bolted 10' 2x10's in 2 spots...

Blaster Modification

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That is an awesome modification. Who makes those tables with the snap-pin leg stabilizers?

DYI: Oar towers?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Another pic on the boat Sent from my SM-G930V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Grand Canyon open spots

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That is about the perfect launch date. To bad you couldn't have given a little more notice. Im sure you could have gotten a pretty kickass group...

Whitewater Forum : Sauk

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: RPMMAXSubject: SaukPosted: 26 Mar 2017 at 8:24amIf you like and don't get someone to paddle with We are paddling the III+ section of Stillaguamish meeting at 10:30 at Macdonalds in Granite Falls Bill Petty 425 422 3776

Salt River Video Guide

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This is a rapid by rapid video in professional quality of the Salt at a really good level. Edited to show each rapid's name, CFS and time of day. ...

Blaster Modification

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the kind words gents. It does work awesome. I was concerned that the table top itself would get super hot but it doesn't. I find I use...

Raft trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am picking my trailer up tomorrow. This guy was great on the phone and I got an 8" x 24" oar box with extra tie downs, winch and rear roller for...

Improving 4-Rivers and Dinosaur Permit Systems

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Does any one have the recent numbers on how many lottery applications there have been over the last ten years for the 4 River lottery? I'm curious to...

NRS Drysuits vs. Kokatat Drysuits

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Blade&Shaft)--- ---Quote (Originally by fcpnorman)--- And if some "salty" two season guide wants to bust your balls- tell...

Jarbidge Spring Break

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Uriah, have great trip. Pics if possible (probably not many). Glad to see this thread didn't alter your path. Cheers!

Rope Wrap on Oars? Why?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mkashzg)--- Sorry but I am calling BS on this one. I have wrapped many oars using 3/16' solid braid nylon rope and typically...

Grand Canyon open spots

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

April 13, 2017 launch 10 or more spots open Must have own rig Some buds Drink some Equal number of male to female Sent from my iPhone...

NRS Drysuits vs. Kokatat Drysuits

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by fcpnorman)--- And if some "salty" two season guide wants to bust your balls- tell them to ram it. First- its America- you...

New Saturn

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What are the specs of that boat? Is it a raft or and IK? Can't quite tell in the pic, but I understand posting pics on the Buzz is kind of a bitch....

Jarbidge Spring Break

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just for the record, I am a big chicken. I fear everything. When I was younger I was afraid to swim in a river at all. I'm the first person to...

Salt River Video Guide

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That really was a good video and I really appreciated the soft mellow music. I find that many good videos often are ruined by shitty loud obnoxious...

Whitewater boating after t12 compression fracture.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Once a major injury happens there's no turning back the clock. You will never be the same again in ways you won't even know for a while yet. One...

NRS Drysuits vs. Kokatat Drysuits

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have worn both( and others). The Kokatat is the better choice. You will be money ahead with that suit and appreciate the comfort. The suits...

Best pump for Tributary Tomcat IK?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'll second the 12v plus kpump setup, though I have several duckies of differing sizes to fill on most trips and the electric pump does the bulk of...

Whitewater Forum : Sauk

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: plumb328Subject: SaukPosted: 25 Mar 2017 at 7:47pmSauk whitechuck down meeting at IGA 10:00 or 11:00Edited by plumb328 - Today at 7:48pm

Salt River Video Guide

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Awesome video and a great trip. Great job filming the rapids.

Need ideas for a Man Up destination trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

https://grcariverpermits.nps.gov/login.cfm Just get some kayaks, a permit, and head for the grand canyon. Don't let the haters stop you.

Whitewater boating after t12 compression fracture.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Oof, that is a bummer. I blew out my L4-L5 and then later my l5-S1 a bunch of years ago, I had work done two separate times, and have been free...

Whitewater Forum : Nooksack Canyon Wood Report

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: doggievacationSubject: Nooksack Canyon Wood ReportPosted: 25 Mar 2017 at 7:02pmNote: this is a wood report for the Class III+ section from Douglas Fir CG down. This is NOT in regard to the Class IV+ Horseshoe Bend section.First off, there is a large log just upstream of the bridge, maybe 50 feet above the large rock. It spans about 3/4 of the river, from RR to RL. You can put in just be...

Jarbidge Spring Break

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- Leaving alone the discussion of who's dick is bigger and who is scared blah blah, I would hope the hard...

New Saturn

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I build frames for friends, How wide is your boat on top dead center of the tubes, how tall are you

Need ideas for a Man Up destination trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You sound like a bunch of misogynistic dungles from the city. You're not going to be able to kayak whitewater (like the bad ass ladies on this forum...

Salmon river 2 ft. vs. 4 ft.?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My notes agree with cataraftgirl and indicate that at 4ft we liked a right hand run at Black Creek, Big Mallard and Elkhorn. My notes also indicate...

grease those oar locks?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sorry, please pardon my dark/dirty/sarcastic sense of humour. Just thinking how funny it would be if your oar lock lube/grease/what have you, was in...

Salmon river 2 ft. vs. 4 ft.?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The highest I've done was 3.5 ft. Big Mallard was ugly at that level. First time in 17 MS trips that I've run BM on the right. I got up close &...

Updated Stipulations for Westwater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by tanderson)--- Cheers to the Westwater crew for giving us a heads up. Stupid rule, but at least they took the time to post it...

Need ideas for a Man Up destination trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by k2andcannoli)--- Another vote for the Yough. ---End Quote--- ---Quote (Originally by yak1)--- Go to Fort Collins...

New Saturn

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

CrazyDrake, l am all for building your own frame but when it comes to towers since this is your first boat l will assume. I would buy a set of...

Whitewater boating after t12 compression fracture.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I had a compression fracture on my 11th vertabrae from playing football in high school. I find a back brace helps a lot not so much for support but...

Improving 4-Rivers and Dinosaur Permit Systems

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by dsrtrat)--- The one trip per year in Dinosaur only applies to the high season which varies depending on the river. ---End...

NRS Drysuits vs. Kokatat Drysuits

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I did the same thing with dry tops a few years ago, on the third one, they gave a full refund of the price, and I put it towards a kokatat. Never...

New Saturn

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I like the idea of the speed rail fittings. You could mock it up before you buy the oar towers and change the frame whenever you want. You could get...

Social Media is Bruising the Wilderness

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I agree the author is a little off base. These issues all predate social media. Ask anyone who has ever been in search and rescue. People going into...

Salmon river 2 ft. vs. 4 ft.?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi All, Last year we ran the main end of July with flows around 3k. How much different is it end of June? The hydrograph made it very obvious...

Salt River Video Guide

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hello All, We were fortunate to run the Upper Salt from March 14-17. Just finished editing my video for all of the rapids on the run. Yes, it's...

Jarbidge Spring Break

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jeffsssmith)--- To someone who values the freedom that challenging whitewater allows this unwelcomed "advice" is like the...

Whitewater boating after t12 compression fracture.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Had compression fracture of t11 and t12 snowboarding 3 weeks ago. Have to wear brace for 3 months. Hoping to get out on the water this summer....

grease those oar locks?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I just melt a bit of toilet wax ring seal, stir in some powdered graphite or powdered teflon and let it harden in a small container like an old...

grease those oar locks?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What about gods lube? Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

New Saturn

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the reply..... I did see some negative comments on the Saturn rafts, but my buddies Saturn ( the blue one) has served him very well, and...

NRS Drysuits vs. Kokatat Drysuits

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'd rag the shit out of any rookie guide (that wasn't a kayaker) that bought a new dry suit. You're supposed to wear custy farmerjohn wetsuits and...