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Help with knot info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi, I'm a noob here, a writer in search of some help for a mystery I'm working on, set in the Grand Canyon. I need some techy help regarding...

Whitewater Forum : A dying breed. The playboater.

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: BIGWATERSubject: A dying breed. The playboater.Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 1:05pmI hear ya chip. I not trying to bust anyone's chops. Just telling it like it is. Times change... I'm a relic from a forgotten time. Lol How fast we forget...

Whitewater Forum : Sherpa VS Stikine

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: megspkSubject: Sherpa VS StikinePosted: 28 Feb 2017 at 1:07pmThanks for all the help everyone!! I ended up ordering the Stikine, can't wait to get SICK with it!! Cheers!

Gila Has Dreamflows?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I just got back from a 3 day Gila and figured I'd give a basic report. We had been watching the gauge and when it was holding at 1000 we cancelled...

Upper Salt Maze Keeper

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This past weekend I was on the upper salt and on Friday when the flow was around 2300 near Roosevelt we ran the Maze rapid. I have flipped my raft...

DIY Block Ice Molds

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I use a 3 gallon rectangular bucket. I've cut a couple inches off the top with a table saw so that they fit in the cooler. It takes a couple days...

rigging buckets

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I add handles to mine. I cut the middle ring out enough to mount, two handles, six bolts and a little silicone (done).

Tonto Gorge

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Is anyone interested in paddling Tonto Gorge anytime this weekend (3-5 March, 2017)?

Leafield pressure relief valve adjustment?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The higher the pressure, the better chance of blowing out V tape or an I beam. On old Hysides and Avons......... less pressure in the floor means...

A Boat for Women to Row?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I just saw the last post. It sounds like they might be to tippy for a beginner. This whole thing is beginning to feel like a search for a unicorn.

Gila Has Dreamflows?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi gilamonster - thank you for the beta! My group just got off the Gila wilderness run in small rafts @ 1000 cfs; it was clear (well, there were some...

Tips on older raft oar handle replacement

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey all, I have some old oars from the 80's, and the plastic handles have cracked and fallen off. Hopefully the pic uploads, but in a nutshell...

DIY Block Ice Molds

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've been going to the local hunting processor. They've charged me like $20. I fill the bottom of the cooler with about 2" of water and put it in...

Rogue River Hiking Options

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've hike most of the trails on the wild and scenic section. They are all great in their own way. If it's a warm day, the most outstanding hike I've...

Salt River Flow Predictions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Today will be exciting as we watch the storm precip and associated cfs. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/az/nwis/uv?site_no=09497500

Main Salmon Trip - Campsite and Fishing Tips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I once went left in Bailey. Not recommended. There is an awesome camp on river left, I think it's called Magpie. Beautiful, superb camp that is...

Rogue River Hiking Options

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here is a hike that would be epic to do in the middle of a Rogue trip. It is beyond a normal day hike though and would take some planning to...

Cannot post a Classified Ad

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey Philip, Thank you for your suggestion, I will communicate this to the mods. ~ Glenda

Leafield pressure relief valve adjustment?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

When I've cleaned my prv it only sometimes will perfectly seal afterwards, but it's usually better than it was before. For about $25 I like having a...

Glade Reservoir on Poudre

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You're right it will kill the viability of the new play park which is another reason to be against the project.

rigging buckets

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Exactly what I had in mind, but I'd have to start in on another wood cutting project. Could be pretty cool though.

How many days to Phantom?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

...For all the feedback. The group consensus is passing Phantom on Day 8. I would like to pass it on Day 10. We'll see if I can convince the...

Drybox/flip mount seat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have the exact same setup too. Haven't had any damage to my FP dry box.

Leafield pressure relief valve adjustment?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Try taking the valve out and cleaning it. There is a good video of how to do this on the NRS website. Just did mine and problem solved. I also...

Karma Unlimited access to stern area?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Does the Karma UL Unlimited have any access to stern from behind/around the backband to slide stern air bag and minimal camping gear in?

FYI - Citronella candles don't repel mosquitoes

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Roguelawyer)--- No kidding. Fun research job. What do people use that works for them. I haven't run into any major...

Upper Tonto beta needed

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

FLASH FLOOD! Over 3000 cfs in Tonto this morning and rising 1300 cfs an hour! Fossil Creek shot straight up over 2000 and blew out the gauge....

Thoughts on changing the Westwater permit system?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by climbdenali)--- As messed up as it is to privatize our public lands permitting systems, I still support any change away from...

Whitewater Forum : A dying breed. The playboater.

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: irenenSubject: A dying breed. The playboater.Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 5:10amOriginally posted by chipmaneyEverybody gets what they want from kayaking. The best scenario is not when everybody is a playboater but when everybody is having the most fun.Amen.

Photos of rowframe.com raft frames?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by markhusbands)--- Hey, how thick are the walls of the tubes on your frame, roughly? I ask because the locally sourced tubes I...

Leafield pressure relief valve adjustment?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I had a brown prv blow the v tape on a hyside floor. I asked NRS to put a warning to check for manufacture recommendations on prv replacement so...

FYI - Citronella candles don't repel mosquitoes

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

No kidding. Fun research job. What do people use that works for them. I haven't run into any major mosquito problems. I'd like to know as I have...

Seating options

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My old back likes the high back seat, more support and gives that spot in the mid to low spine a rest.

Deso July 19 - 25 questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the info. An issue I am curious about is how good is the trail and road I mentioned in my initial post? Is it a nice path that in...

Rogue River Hiking Options

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks guys! Keep it coming! I've been to Flora Dell a number of times. But the loop options along the trail sound exactly like what I am looking...

Walmart soft side

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Nice. Update when you find out please. Trying to decide whether to just grab one or two of these or use the fact that we'll soon be needing to store...

rigging buckets

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey Mark! How about putting a plywood deck with holes cut in it that are just the right size for the bucket. You slide the bucket in until the...

Seating options

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have spent time in both the NRS low and high back seats over the past couple of years. I like th range of motion the lowback provides but you can...

Pearce Ferry Rapid Video from today.... urp...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That is truly awesome! And Andy "but I'm too big a sissy to run it" I'd say no, you're too smart to choose not to run it ;)

Drybox/flip mount seat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I rowed on the same set up for 100s of miles! Not once did my rubber feet on my Nrs flip seat mount (Expensive little bugger) dent my frontier Dry...

Seating options

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Whitewater Worthy Equip)--- Adding a seat to a bay with a cooler or box is going to add a significant height increase and...

Pearce Ferry Rapid Video from today.... urp...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We ran it in May '09 and it was no big deal. Didn't look at it in April '15. Last October, my wife and I continued on down from DC after everyone...

Escalante to the Lake info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The only info I have at this point is the little 2 page write up in Gary C. Nichols's River Runners Guide to Utah and adjacent areas. I know there is...

Rogue River Hiking Options

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Got it! The hike I was thinking of is Devil's Backbone trail above Brushy Bar. says it climbs 700ft and the loop is 3 miles. We actually camped at...