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Whitewater Forum : ATX Paddle

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: iron monkeySubject: ATX PaddlePosted: 26 Feb 2017 at 2:14pmDoes anyone have an Adventure Technology ATX paddle they want to part with?I'm looking for a longer paddle for my new creek boat. It's so big I cant reach the water with my play stick.Specifically an AT ATX, thats the original style, with larger blades. Preferably a 200, or maybe even a197 cm length.I would also be interested in...

Main Salmon Trip - Campsite and Fishing Tips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Rogue1832)--- What levels have you run the Main Salmon at? I am half expecting it to be slightly below average volume for...

River running with cpap

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for doing that Andy H. I have been using cpap on river trips over 2 years now, and it works great for me. My OSA is well controlled and...

Inflatable Kayak Floor

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I put a drop stitch floor I ordered off of ebay for like $60 in an old Hyside padillac I picked up from a guy here on the buzz last summer. it...

Main Salmon Trip - Campsite and Fishing Tips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Also, the current pushes right to left moving everything toward the rock/hole at the bottom. You can start in a resonable position for a right run,...

Walmart soft side

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have two of them... I bought them back in November though, so I don't know how they perform in hot weather... I filled them with water, and neither...

Ruby/westwater winter shuttle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Zardo1)--- Anyone know of a company or people who do ruby/westwater shuttles in the winter? I'm tired of trying to find...

Cataract March 13th

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Most of the flow is coming out of the green, considering Desolation instead. I have run Cataract five times, but have never been down deso. Looks...

Inflatable Kayak Floor

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Having owned an Achilles IK and a few AIRE IK’s, I’m thinking the best results, while trying to save some money, would be to copy the use of AIRE’s...

High water yampa

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Got invited by a friend of a friend on a cancellation in 2011 when it peaked at 30,000 cfs plus, it was a hoot! Probably the most fun you can have...

Grand Canyon Geology - Blacktail Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sure thing, Dave. One thing I should point out is that with Deer Creek closed, Blacktail Canyon still gives one an opportunity to visit the Great...

Cataract March 13th

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The weather looks warm into next week and beyond. Sounds like it could switch back to storms, but I would imagine that you will be easily seeing...

Inflatable Kayak Floor

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You could look into a separate drop stitch floor. I haven't seen any entrapment hazards with mine but caution is certainly warranted. I put an nrs ds...

Walmart soft side

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey everyone, just saw one of these at Walmart and was wondering if anyone has given them a shot. It looks decent enough in person. Reviews on their...

Cataract March 13th

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We have one boat launching March 13th, was planning a solo trip but after checking the current flows am having second thoughts on the solo part. It...

Guide work on New River West Virginia?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

All companies drug test. It's a mouth swab so not super accurate, just take a little break. AOTG is a great company lots of money, super nice...

Inflatable Kayak Floor

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So I just acquired a 2 person Achilles IK. The only thing is, the inflatable floor is long gone. The people I got it from said they just sat on...

Dry box brackets

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My rafting buddy has Recretec frames on all his boats (2 rafts, 2 cats). All of his frames have the latch in dry boxes. He had them before I met him,...

Main Salmon Trip - Campsite and Fishing Tips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A couple summers ago we ran a preseason main trip at about 3.5 feet (corn creek). I decided to go right of Big Mallard--the angle of the pour-over...

Cleaning agent

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have used these in the past, they work ...

Thoughts on changing the Westwater permit system?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If your going to push for change you may want to consider allocating permits by user day instead to launches. If they want to run the main lottery...

High water yampa

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I ran it high a few years ago, can't remember the year. It was 20,000+ The campground was flooded almost up to the toilets, and we launched on the...

Fort Collins 2017 Pool Time

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Cool, sounds good Sent from my SM-G900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Dry box brackets

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm no expert on dry boxes as I don't use one on my rig, I have 2 drop bags instead. The only reason I can think of to put the tabs on the sides of...

Whitewater rafting in Canada....

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Gotta go get my dog sled license renewed. Need to also find a couple more dogs to put on the team to help pack the cataraft to the put in. ...

Whitewater Forum : A dying breed. The playboater.

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: BIGWATERSubject: A dying breed. The playboater.Posted: 25 Feb 2017 at 7:43pmNext time the Tilton is around 2500 it would be awesome to go with a crew that wanted to spend and hour or more at surf city. At that flow wave 1, 2 and 3 are amazing. I like stopping at the island and surfing wave one for a while, getting out, chillen ext. It's eddy service if your quick. Then to the second wav...

Guide work on New River West Virginia?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Extra gear, things take forever to dry. Work hard, show respect, and make Colorado look good. Read about the area. I recommend "Come on in the...

High water yampa

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We saw 14k-ish on our June 10th launch last year. Some of the fastest water I have rowed since the Grand. We saw an unusual dual peak last year...

Beginner looking for 1st kayak

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The best tip is to buy used. So many people start and end up getting out soon after due to misadventures. Don't go all out on your first boat.

Whitewater rafting in Canada....

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Give it a go, eh? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXPDZCTejdk Just another beautiful day on the river!

Dry box brackets

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm currently building out my setup around a 14' Avon and looking at used dry boxes. I've seen them with brackets welded in different places to hang...

New river West Virginia

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Extra gear, things take forever to dry. Work hard, show respect, and make Colorado look good. Read about the area. I recommend "Come on in the...

How many days to Phantom?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

April launch means you have 20 nights to Diamond, have to pass it or take out on your 21st day. If you're taking 20 you are already shorting your...

High water yampa

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Got lucky and drew a 6/7 yampa permit, and it's looking good to have plenty of water- still early and anything could happen though. How high has it...

Thoughts on changing the Westwater permit system?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Dealing with Rec.gov has not been a great experience at all especially if you are doing river permits. If you have a question....they typically...

New river West Virginia

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

learn how to say "y'all" like a true appalachee. Bring rain jacket. It rains more frequently in the east than it does in CO. There will be many...

Cleaning agent

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you pressure washed it and still have black and yuck the question is "does the yuck transfer?" (i.e., if you sit on an area that's yuck or rub...

New river West Virginia

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I recently decided to try my luck with outfitters that run the new/gauley seasons and wound up getting hired at adventures on the gorge (class VI)....

Beginner looking for 1st kayak

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Party Braap is the most fun boat ever. It will teach you a lot and you can boat it in almost anything. Outfitting is great. I found that some...

Whitewater Forum : A dying breed. The playboater.

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: outdoorjunkie88Subject: A dying breed. The playboater.Posted: 25 Feb 2017 at 1:26pmI'll playboat with you!! I usually Follow the crowds on the green. Sky or wenatchee but would love to find some other play rivers.