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Cleaning agent

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We find the best way to get off the grime is to use a "soft" bristle brush and some Boat Cleaner, then to use Magic Erasers that you can get in any...

Beginner looking for 1st kayak

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So the Party Braap isn't edgy. It has a displacement hull--no edges. Yes, the volume of the stern is less than the Braap and yes it will squirt but...

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

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

In 2008 the ranger told us there was a new "riffle" below Pearce and make sure we had our pfd's on. I was rowing a mini-me and had quite a ride. It's...

Old School: High water Arkansas river 1993

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've got a question about 1993. I open-boated The Numbers the week after Fibark and have always wondered what the approximate cfs was that day. I do...

88' NRS Otter, hypalon or not?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If it's an actual Otter then it's hypalon. I also suggest getting the serial number of your raft and just calling NRS customer service to be certain....

Dry box brackets

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I did put the angle down so the wear happens on the angle iron not the box. On my raft where I set on the box I put them a lot higher still used ...

Thoughts on changing the Westwater permit system?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

As messed up as it is to privatize our public lands permitting systems, I still support any change away from first-come, first-served permit systems...

Dry box brackets

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Been thinking of using angle as you described. Was a bit leery of drilling a hole in a dry box, but why not? many ways to seal. Do you have a...

Beginner looking for 1st kayak

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I suggested the Remix 79 vs. the 69 because of your weight and height, but I think the 69 would also work for you and probably be a little more...

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

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Shoe, glad you like it. It's hard to capture this rapid's force in a video. I failed that. What? Running this monster? I'll hold your beer... I am...

Upper Tonto beta needed

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Wanted to follow this thread up and thank everyone for the information. We had a fantastic trip. Ran the lower Tonto box at what I would call the...

Swift Water Rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Whitewater Rescue Manual by Charles Walbridge & Wayne A. Sundmacher. Way back when, I certified as WW Instructor under a week long extremely...

Dry box brackets

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have built 5 frames from scratch and have put dry boxes in all. I would put the bracket on the end IF they wouldn't get in the way of the handles...

Need Boaters For Desolation Trip!!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm looking to fill a couple of spots on a permit to Put In on April 21st take out April 28th. We have a good group of people. Please PM me if...

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

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Fruita, Excellent title! Yes, with difficulty there is a portage option around the right corner. Better yet would be to pull out at Pearce, haul to...

88' NRS Otter, hypalon or not?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just picked up this 13' boat and was wondering if someone can tell me what material was used to make this boat. I want to make sure I order the...

Salt

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What are the chances the salt is running at the end of April?

Thoughts on changing the Westwater permit system?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Still lurking and waiting for any resolution to this. I am scared that a few self appointed people will try to speak on behalf of those that didn't...

Swift Water Rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The complete Whitewater Rafter by Jeff Bennett Whitewater Rescue Manual by Charles Walbridge & Wayne A. Sundmacher Sr. are the two books i was...

Beginner looking for 1st kayak

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I agree. Keep it safe. Learning to self rescue (collect your own gear and swim to safety) is an imprtant skill. I hate swimming rivers when i'm...

New and have questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by nemi west)--- Call Andy or Erica at Riversport in Confulence Pa. Drive to Riversport and take a 2 day class. Try...

Salt permit for 3/14 , Need Boaters

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by kevinusa)--- I guess the " NO Naked tripping on mushrooms in camp " thing is a trip killer for the over 100 viewers so far....

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Whitewater Worthy Equip)--- 12' otter in Gear swap. We have one in our personal stash and its a great little rig. My wife...

Salt

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

1450 and dropping. I was hopeful but this warm weather is taking the water away fast, too fast for my liking. I've got an opportunity to run the San...

Thoughts on changing the Westwater permit system?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi Eric Miller (Madcatar), a number of us are trying our best to work with Adam. I think he means well, but doesn't realize how well WW works...

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

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Good question. Without doing some surveying, I estimated a 7 foot drop in 150 feet or less. What is really cool is you can walk out on dry ground on...

Beginner looking for 1st kayak

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by SKeen)--- To play devil's advocate i would say don't be afraid of an edgy boat. A common mtn bike beginner tip is start with...

Salt permit for 3/14 , Need Boaters

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I guess the " NO Naked tripping on mushrooms in camp " thing is a trip killer for the over 100 viewers so far.

Swift Water Rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I know there is no substitute for actually taking a swift water rescue course but I was wondering if anyone could share their recommendation for a...

Photos of rowframe.com raft frames?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Who builds better frames - green wall or Gary? The answer will leave you speechless!

Salt

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I went ahead and booked my permit for March 14th. , I have all equipment and one raft" Maravia " and a ducky. I really need some other boaters along....

Grand Canyon Geology - Blacktail Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It's always interesting to visit Blacktail, no matter how many times I did before. When you walk up the Deer Creek trail from the river there is a...

Beginner looking for 1st kayak

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I agree with jones boater on taking classes first and trying as many boats as they have available. Last summer I took a series of lessons with Rocky...

River running with cpap

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

According to my Amazon order history, they were $219.49 I haven't charged them since summer and I just checked and they are both at 100%. They...

Photos of rowframe.com raft frames?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey, how thick are the walls of the tubes on your frame, roughly? I ask because the locally sourced tubes I used are quite a bit thicker than the...

Salt permit for 3/14 , Need Boaters

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I just recieved my Salt permit for March 14 and need some boaters. I am Rafting my 13.5 Maravia with my wife and 14 yr. old daughter. I would like to...

Photos of rowframe.com raft frames?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Attachment 14658 (http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14658) Got my new frame today from Gary. It looks amazing and...

Beginner looking for 1st kayak

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I don't know your financial situation but I'd take a class or a series of classes where the boat is provided. Make sure you like kayaking. If...

Thoughts on changing the Westwater permit system?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

"If it's not broke don't fix it." :) And so it goes with the Westwater permit system. My biggest gripe is that I'm not sure if I approve of the...

Cannot post a Classified Ad

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I was trying to upload pictures that were too big. Problem solved. May be useful to put a note on the "Post an Ad" page showing the photo size limit.

Salt

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you have room on your trip , I have a my own raft and gear and want to take my wife and daughter down. There is a permit open for the 13th. ,but I...

River running with cpap

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

@cataraftrgirl From the little research I've done so far, your 3# batteries are impressive with 49.8Ah. I've looked at some batteries today that...

Fat Biking on a Powder Day

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for posting. This video tipped me over the edge an now I need to buy one. Luckily I found a great deal at "the-house.com" for a Minnesota 2.0...

Deschutes: Warm Springs to Maupin Advice!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for all the advice! I will really need to consider taking that middle section instead of the right. I guess it will depend on the scout and if...

Cannot post a Classified Ad

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I go through the entire "Post an ad" process, click the "post" button at the bottom of the page, and the page shows busy for a little while, then...

Dry suits needed for a weekend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

https://www.kayakacademy.com/pages/rental-dry-suits Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz