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PRO Frame Dimension Question. . .

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by ob1coby)--- Sorry again to the OP for going off topic but this just simply isn't accurate. If you forget to tighten the...

Not falling out of the boat tricks of the trade

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

ok ... so I started this discussion a long time ago and thanks for a ll the great info!!...I ended up running my first trip on the grand and strapped...

Ice in Phoenix?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by daveb1)--- Thanks AZ, I found a conveniently located gas station that sells Ice King. ---End Quote--- Where exactly? So...

Thanks WRSI

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Wanted to send out props to WRSI. Thanks for making a larger helmet. I roll with around a 7 7/8 head size. Just picked up two brand new helmets at...

Grand Canyon Heat in July

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

ok -- that is all really helpful. I have done a fair share of hot river trips but not at the 105/110/115 ranges. It is good to hear that real...

PRO Frame Dimension Question. . .

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by ob1coby)--- And according to Gary I'm trying to build my NRS credit line. They owe me a shitload now. ---End Quote--- Lol....

Escalante to the Lake info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My experience is 2 trips 1993 and 2005, both bigger water years historically. So 2017 should be the 12 year magic. 1993 I floated Calf Creek to...

Grand Canyon Boat #'s, Size, Rescue Scenarios

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looking at doing the Grand with 15-16 people with 5 boats ........most likely 4 18's and a 16'. I want some feedback on that matrix and...

MF Salmon Beta

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by CurrentLY)--- Nope, we pulled a 4th permit in the lottery. Which is super funny because a friend of a friend also pulled a...

Moderator

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the info.

Ice in Phoenix?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks AZ, I found a conveniently located gas station that sells Ice King.

MF Salmon Beta

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Our crew pulled a 6/21 MF launch permit and a 7/4 Main one. Unfortunately we aren't able to cool our heels at Corn Creek to turn the corner and will...

Salt River Apache Permit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We bought them at the Kmart in ShoLow last month, super easy. Yes $25 is expensive but who cares, it's the salt, and you're about to go boating...on...

Ice in Phoenix?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Call Ice King Phoenix. They are one of the only solid (not pressed) ice block makers in town. They can tell you a gas station or water store...

Grand Canyon video edit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Schutzie)--- You guys had a good trip, but dang it, one would hope at least on one day you could skin off them dry suits and...

Aug 31st yampa low water question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I did same thing last year and was at about 200cfs by time the August date came around. Min for rafts is about 700cfs and we got call from dino...

PRO Frame Dimension Question. . .

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by climbdenali)--- Every time a set screw gets tightened in the Speed Rail style fittings it takes a little bite out of the...

Grand Canyon video edit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You guys had a good trip, but dang it, one would hope at least on one day you could skin off them dry suits and rain suits and lounge about in your...

Homemade wood frame -- bolt question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by markhusbands)--- I'll be honest - there seem to be a lot of folks who have used old school frames from fat dimensional...

Pyranha Machno?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

too much rocker. tried the medium,I'm 185 and sitten in the water, 70% of the boat seemed to still be over the water line. so since barely any of the...

Ice in Phoenix?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by daveb1)--- Hi buzzards, We're putting in on Salt River March 22. Does anybody know where to get good solid block ice in...

Aire 156R - Big Enough for the Grand?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Congrats on the permit, I'd keep her around at least until Oct.:p And Sept is the best month to be down there imo. I'll be running a 15' Sotar...

Upper Salt Maze Keeper

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Last year at about 2000 cfs we scouted quartzite left just above the drop. The eddy is small with 2 16 foot cats and a 11 foot raft she was full up....

PRO Frame Dimension Question. . .

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by climbdenali)--- OB1, just out of curiosity, are the fittings the failure point on a LoPro frame, or is it the tubing? That...

Salt River Apache Permit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mattman)--- My experience late February was the same in both regards. It is probably most prudent to reserve in advance...

River Tarps

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks Andy! I'm glad that you have enjoyed the tarp! Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Westwater @ 3600

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by pjmacnaughton)--- nice video. what size raft and what brand of frame are you running? ---End Quote--- ItÂ?s a 15' Hyside....

Upper Salt Maze Keeper

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My understanding is below 1200 the left closes off.

Grand Canyon Heat in July

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Also get a copy of Tom Martins "Day Hikes from the River" Vishnu Temple Press, if you don't have it. Lots of info on Hikes, and what type of...

Rookie Question About Oars

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The OP lives in Meridian Idaho. It's a 10 miles from Boise.

Salt River Apache Permit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

As far as I know it is the most costly day use permit around. Very frustrating but not worth taking the chance of boating without it. If you are...

Aug 31st yampa low water question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Picked up an aug 31st yampa (dinasaur) permit without knowing about the river, flows, etc... after looking at the flows that time of year I'm not...

MF Salmon Beta

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by lchastai)--- Wow - over 5' in mid-June! I got a 6/30 launch for this year - I'd like for flows to be between 3 and 4. Over...

Homemade wood frame -- bolt question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

T-Nut is exactly what I was thinking on this. that would solve your safety concerns. (bolts of course are probably too long, so you'd want to replace...

ARTA Junior Whitewater School - experiences?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am planning on sending at least one of my sons to the ARTA Junior Whitewater School on the Rogue River. Anyone have any experience/opinions...

Westwater @ 3600

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

nice video. what size raft and what brand of frame are you running?

Yampa late july

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

thanks, climbdenali. good point with the draft. glad to hear you think it will be doable. I guess were planning on going featherweight. once we get...

Homemade wood frame -- bolt question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by merryruth)--- My partner and I just purchased a 1988 13 foot Otter. It's rarely been used, stored in a basement all these...

Rafting Family Seeking Trip This Summer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by lmyers)--- Hey Glenn, I didn't win any permits this year but do have some friends who did. I will keep you in mind if any...

Yampa Camping Spots

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

How late is your trip? last year it was running 2200 on July 1st and was down to about 550cfs by the 17th which follows the 32 year average more or...

Dino Cancellations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I was able to snag a June 30 Yampa slot. Got lucky I think. My cell phone clock had about 10 sec before 8:00 am when I clicked by accident (nervous...

Rafting Family Seeking Trip This Summer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey Glenn, I didn't win any permits this year but do have some friends who did. I will keep you in mind if any openings come up in the time frame...

Grand Canyon Heat in July

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have done a few summer Grand Canyon trips and it is hot, but you have options. I plan to spend more time in camp in the mornings and try to pick...

salt river bugs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Scorpions

4CRS is hiring!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

4Corners Riversports is looking for motivated and passionate F/T and P/T sales associates for the 2017 summer season. Applicants should have some...

Yampa late july

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

too low. better cancel. Just kidding. I've been on the Yampa twice at pretty low- once in a kayaks, and once in small rafts. Both were great...

Deso July 19 - 25 questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Basic Deso rules. Get on early, get off early unless you like rowing against the wind. Bugs are bugs; bug spray is called that for a reason. Yes,...