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Raft trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I got quoted for 2.5k for the trailer with the bed above the wheels. $100.00 to powder each rim. I heard mostly good reviews about the saw-tooth...

Fishing Raft for Montana?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I appreciate all the feedback! We just put down our deposit for 13'6 SL Sotar! Really hope its ready by June.

North Platte runoff?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This is a picture of the putin from Sunday. There is definitely enough water. A friend is running it today, I'll let you know what he says as far...

Whitewater Forum : Anyone have a Wavesport EZ they want to sell me?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: outdoorjunkie88Subject: Anyone have a Wavesport EZ they want to sell me?Posted: 23 Mar 2017 at 8:30amIve got an Ace that I don't use very often. It's in great shape with bomber gear outfitting. Foam for the feet could use a little work but that's it.

Can't Add Description to Classified Ad

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi, I have not been able to enter a description and keywords to my classified add. When I type the information in and click save, it looks like it...

Updated Stipulations for Westwater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So if I have a Maravia that is 15'9'' are they going to bring out a measuring tape?

Westwater video edit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Cool video, Thanks! We were down two days later (still celebrating St. Patty's!) with another 1000 cfs but your video essentially captures my...

Need Throwable flotation

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would try sportsmans ware house in grand junction, if not there geantaylors last option would be cabelas.

Save the Date - BaileyFest 2017

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by AzPackrafter)--- Thank you for the info. I have done the foxton run and waterton before in my packraft, would probably not...

Dolores River Guide

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

After about a million phone calls I finally found a hard copy! If y'all read this thread someone suggested Ridgway Outdoor Experience in Ridgway,...

Wavesport diesel 70

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I can second the EZG, fun, burn, diesel recommendation but trying to learn in an RPM was a bad idea, from personal experience and hindsight. It rolls...

How much gear can a 1 person IK hold?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have done many self support trips in an IK and moved from a two person to a one person. I like the extra maneuverability and the fact that I can't...

Raft trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've had the sawtooth deck over for 5 years or so, love it. With a nose lifter strap, the winch angle is a non issue. I have video somewhere of my...

Where do I put the beer?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Are small coolers too unwieldy to pack on the IK?

Save the Date - BaileyFest 2017

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There was a packrafter on Bailey at Baileyfest last year. Tried to run Tampax and it looked pretty abusive if I remember. I would stick with foxton...

Whitewater Forum : MM evenings spring '17

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Mr.GrinchSubject: MM evenings spring '17Posted: 23 Mar 2017 at 4:41am Originally posted by joshcrossmanI could maybe do a Thurs or Fri afternoon run. I'm open Thursday and Friday after 3:30. I'm trying to get out today.

Dolores River Guide

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm also very interested in aquiring a copy of the Guidebook! Does anyone know where or when the downloadable version is hard about might be...

Raft trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

i've had the deckover sawtooth trailer for a year and like it. my only issue has been with the winch. since it's adjustable (but not very long for...

Beta on Escalante UT? partners?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the guidance!! I'll be keeping an eye on the weather and flows... Maybe i'll take up expedition SUPing in the next couple weeks 😜. I...

Jarbidge Spring Break

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I ran it at 2300 CFS in 1998, it turned into a survival trip real quick. Most of the IV's that year had log issues and we did a lot of portages. We...

Raft trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A winch should be elevated as high as reasonable possible. Pulling down on the nose not help any part of the process. A winch attachment strap that...

Oar Float Ideas?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Howdy Folks and Happy Spring! Hope your boating season is already off to a great start, if not have a good-un! I run counter-balanced Cataract...

Where do I put the beer?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Have seen boats surf for 10 minutes because a drag bag pulled them off line, definitely ship before rabbits. Don't drink beer from rtsideup.

Jarbidge Spring Break

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am thinking of getting on this stretch and it seems like there are some folks with some good knowledge here So, what makes the wood issue so...

Vacuum Sealer Recommendations?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I started with a Foodsaver model. It worked for about 3 years. Then about 10 years ago I bought a Rival model, which cost much less, and have been...

Dolores River Guide

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Riverdog, feel free to do some good for the public for me with some Dolores maps 😀 Sent from my VS987 using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Whitewater Forum : MM evenings spring '17

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: joshcrossmanSubject: MM evenings spring '17Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 9:03pmI could maybe do a Thurs or Fri afternoon run.

Stupid technique question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by bystander)--- Just a note, if you are needing a brace up stream, the problem is the fact that you let your upstream edge...

Multi-day IK trips Northern california

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ran the Carson last weekend. Placerville is only 2.5 hrs away. Get on it before June

What makes a good guide and river homie?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by twmartin)--- I tend ot boat with a lot of people who don't have a boat so I frequntly have passengers or am carrying a...

Dolores Shuttles??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yes Jamie and I (Torie) are still doing shuttles for the Dolores. Prices are the same as last year and we appreciate your business. Thanks...

Westwater video edit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Great! Enjoyed that thoroughly.

Vacuum Sealer Recommendations?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Weston Pro 2300. Not cheap. Neither is rafting gear. Will last a lifetime. Westons suck, whereas the foodsavers don't suck.....but foodsavers do...

N Platte wyo, 6 mile gap late summer?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Oh and there's a bit of a hill to pack your gear and beer down at the put in. But at least you're not packing all your stuff up that hill like you do...

the saga continues

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Its been interesting. After a few conversations with him, he had made my wife feel bad that she had won. The deal was for a custom box. Wanted a box...

Whitewater Forum : Humptulips wood

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: pete.dSubject: Humptulips woodPosted: 22 Mar 2017 at 8:23pmPossibly a completely different log jam incarnation but 2 thanksgivings ago it was a similar experience. We seal launched off a log from about 8 feet above the water and 15 or 20 feet downstream of the falls (we walked out the log jam to get there). There were old growth logs criss crossed 20 feet above our head too! Sound similar?

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