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Rope Wrap on Oars? Why?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I like the friction of rope wrap. Without oar wrights, it gives me full motion for feathering, but does not inadvertently slip like plastic.

SALT V SAN JUAN V RIO GRANDE IN MARCH

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Multidays on the rio grande are hard to find w/o committing to the class V UTB or brutal access into the gorge to avoid it. Lots of good camp near...

zion narrows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by steven)--- anyone headed that way? Was thinking of heading that way mid-week next week if flows cooperate. ---End Quote---...

Dolores River Spill Public Meeting

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Was wondering if anyone went to the Meeting or found a post of what they said about the supposed spill starting on April 11th? Was looking at the...

Hot tent with a wood stove.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

When it's total dark at 5:00 on those November floats, a tent with a stove makes a difference.

Whitewater Forum : Green river friday

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jonnygriffSubject: Green river fridayPosted: 16 Mar 2017 at 8:06pmAnyone for the green tomorrow around 4 ish

Piedra is running

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have sometime off the next few weeks. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

zion narrows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

anyone headed that way? Was thinking of heading that way mid-week next week if flows cooperate.

SALT V SAN JUAN V RIO GRANDE IN MARCH

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Taos Box is running in the medium to low right now and will probably continue for some time and rise some as well. Not really a great overnight for...

Outlaw 140 or used

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I just got a 55 at igloo marine stx from jet delivered for 40 bucks. All it has to do is make me a good seat and keep my beers cold. And for the...

Turning the Corner, Really Slow MF-MAIN hookup

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Say you had 4 days to kill between MFS takeout and a Main trip. How would you spend it? Would you just order a food pack brought in and chill?...

Grand canyon Beer strategy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Actually, 20mm (standard "rocket box") weighs just over 17 pounds, a 30mm (the "extra wide" version) is just under 20#. IMO, packing beer in ammo...

Rope Wrap on Oars? Why?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If plastic satisfies, go for it... Bees' wax (my preferred) or paraffin sticks to rope wraps - not to plastic. YMMV. If you're rowing plastic...

Most durable bucket for bailing

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Don't let the guys who have never rowed a bucket boat kid you. They never have felt the feel of rowing one. As for buckets, the best I have found...

Outlaw 140 or used

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Damnit, I just bought her new Chacos. This boat will more likely save our marriage than ruin it if it ever comes to that. Hmm, how to approach her...

4Rivers Non-Confirmation Releases

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I installed an 'auto reloader' type extension that refreshed a 2 week period in three windows (so 6 weeks total) every 30 seconds never once saw a...

Most durable bucket for bailing

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

bite the bullet and find a stainless steel bucket. I got mine from a farm and ranch store a long time ago. My SS bucket has probably 20 years of...

Outlaw 140 or used

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the input folks. I like the idea of building a frame. That would be a huge savings and able to put the funds towards rubber, oars, etc. ...

Rope Wrap on Oars? Why?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ive never had rope wrapped oars but a lot of people out there seem to have them. Whats the advantage? To me it seems like it is just an old time way...

Gunnison gorge partners

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looks like myself and mrdecember are running the gunny gorge on Saturday meeting at the take out, if anyone else wants to join for a day trip.

Outlaw 140 or used

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would steer you away from the outlaw. I was told to and I've seen a few of them popped at take-outs. I agree with Critter70, rubber, oars, and a...

Most durable bucket for bailing

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The best option for bailing is definitely a self bailing floor, for the cost of all those buckets... JK,Sorry to be a smart ass, what about those...

Taos box this weekend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It's probably good to go. Now through April 1st is prime Rio Grande Season

Upper Colorado at current flows?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You can do that. Just get in early and when the wind picks up. The only option is row... hard.

Dirty Devil partners needed April / May

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

To lmeyers: We had beta from a guy that had done the upper part at 100ish cfs and had vowed to never do it again and he is tough, so that turned...

4Rivers Non-Confirmation Releases

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm curious as well. I could devote more time to this last year, but even still, I felt like I saw lots of openings last year. I've refreshed...

SALT V SAN JUAN V RIO GRANDE IN MARCH

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey. My brother and I are looking to raft for 3 to 5 days at the end of March. The Salt seems like a solid choice. Are the Taos Box or San Juan also...

Whitewater Forum : Saturday

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: NateWSubject: SaturdayPosted: 16 Mar 2017 at 3:08pmFacebook is so much better than forums! You only have to join 10+ groups and hope you see the posts in them. Also you have to hope someone sees your posts. What an improvement to finding other people to boat with!

Upper Colorado at current flows?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just got back from the river. Put in yesterday at 9:00 am . I was fishing and took my time. Hit Needle's Eye around 10;30, no problem. By the time I...

Outlaw 140 or used

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A great way to save money is to just build a wood frame. I used one for 3 years and my buddy is on his second and has almost 12 years between them. ...

Ultralight approach to kayaking gear?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The issue I have with Dyneema/Spectra/amsteel/Vactran for a throw rope is that they are VERY difficult to cut with a river knife. Great for...

Ultralight approach to kayaking gear?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Lots of good information here. I use a system like KSC to reduce the watershed weight. I have also put my through rope in zip lock bag to...

Most durable bucket for bailing

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Nothing like a good bucket. I use a silicone, collapsible bucket, comes in 1.3 and 2.6 gallon sizes, for camping. Has been a work horse and...

Overnight trips Idaho

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just remembered 2 more fun options that are much more fishing stretches than any sort of whitewater: the South Fork of the Snake (near Swan Valley,...

Main Salmon late August

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I go down most Septembers and I can't remember that many details of rocks (as I'm always on rubber) but I think it could go either way. One certainly...

Outlaw 140 or used

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So, I am looking at purchasing a boat this year and wondering what the quality of the NRS Outlaw 140 is? Does anyone have any experience with these...

Repair Question- storing MEK in repair kit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi Guys, I used to buy the little small metal jars of MEK from the raft store for my on the river repair kit, but cannot bring myself to pony up...

Whitewater Forum : Saturday

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: joshcrossmanSubject: SaturdayPosted: 16 Mar 2017 at 1:20pmI've got the hall pass until 4 on Saturday-- where are folks going? Pilchuck? Laps on the MM? Will the green be in? High Sky? Maybe even dash to Wenatchee? I need to boat.... I even finally opened a FB account in desperation....

A new Liquid Logic Kayak or not?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We have more images - Unsponsored - Paddling tips, tricks, news and gear reviews from an Unsponsored point of view...

N Platte wyo, 6 mile gap late summer?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Planning on floating N. Platte in late summer putting in at 6 mile gap. Can that section of river be ran in a recreational kayak without a skirt in...

Overnight trips Idaho

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I fish the St. Joe quite a bit and used to Kayak it back in my younger days. Both of which I do/did above Avery. Below Avery, you get into slack...

Salt Trip 3/24 - Have some room

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Water levels are looking great for this trip now. We still have a a few spots left. PM if interested or if you have questions. Looking like 3-4...

Rocky Mountain Raft vs NRS Outlaw

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I meant to post on this last year but time got away from me. I to debated getting the RMR 14 vs Outlaw - Im 100% happy with my RMR purchase. The...

Smith River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You get a letter in the mail. I called again this morning and the lady said there were only some August spots available. She must hate her job right...

GC speed run video

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Enjoy, ran across this on REI site. ...

Overnight trips Idaho

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks! that looks like a great option as well. Do you see a lot of people fishing that section?