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A Boat for Women to Row?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Get a 12-14' cataraft for them. Keep it lightly loaded so it maintains its sportiness. It will be way more responsive to rower input over a similar...

Where to put your weight on a raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think the water you are running has a lot to do with the answer to your question. I like a boat as light as it can be in most cases, but I like...

Salt march 30th

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Still a lot of snow up high. Sunrise has 80 inches. It's supposed to slow down the next week or two because of cold weather not because the runoff is...

A Boat for Women to Row?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have been boating for 4 years. I started with a 14' Maravia Diablo. After a couple years, I bought a 16' Maravia Typhoon. I like both boats and...

Looking for Info on Middle Fork Salmon Outfitters

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We used White Otter a couple years ago and they did food, coolers etc. Yeah what's the 411 on the avalanche stuff up that way? Friend has permit...

AIRE - lighter weights

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Wow, I saw this subject last week and I'm surprised that it didn't get more attention. After seeing it I've been trying to find more information but...

Salt River Trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hate to be the bearer of bad news but the prediction site says the flows will be marginal by then SALT - CHRYSOTILE, NR (SLCA3)...

Kids on the Yampa in June??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Warm springs is an easy walk. Big Joe (which I ran wrong last year at 17k and hit a monster wave) didn't seem to have an easy way to skip it.

Multiday White Water trips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Not much for multiday whitewater around Jackson. There is a fun overnighter below Palisades reservoir Just over the Idaho line, but its a flat...

Salt march 30th

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hate to be the bearer of bad news but I'm guessing the flows will be marginal by then...I think the Salt basin Gage's is just below 60% and it's...

Traverse 10 vs Karma RG

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I confess to owning both of these boats, but not having enough cockpit time in either. I've run them both on class 4 and easy 5 whitewater. ...

Multiday White Water trips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think that would be a pretty epic trip if you have the time. Cat could be Big.

Liquid Logic XP-9

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I was on their website today. They sell a set of 5 replacement aluminum handles but it explicitly says does not fit XP. Go figure...

Salt River Trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Anyone want to join a Salt trip? Feb 27-March 4th...we have 3 rafts and 4 people, squared away, ran it last year about the same time. Feel free to...

Whitewater Forum : Morning MM or Green on Pres Day?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: joshcrossmanSubject: Morning MM or Green on Pres Day?Posted: 19 Feb 2017 at 4:32pmWho wants to hit the MM or the Green tmrw? I haven't been on the green since moving back, so would be great to go with someone to remind me, def want to get out tmrw AM. Who can rally :-)?

Dinosaur Just released

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm right with you. We just got notice that we did not get permits either. Do you have any other suggestions for an alternate trip? I just posted...

Gallatin Whitewater Festival?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Raft Dad)--- Does anybody have a confirmed date for this years festival? I have searched for it online but no luck. I...

Where to put your weight on a raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by themadbluebird)--- I once had to row 9 adults plus a ton of gear through Cataract, and we pretty much went where the river...

Liquid Logic XP-9

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yeah, I had the straps wear out on my XP10 a couple of years ago. My solution was to contact Liquid Logic and get two more straps (original type). ...

Bimini and tall folks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi, I am fairly tall also. When this issue presented itself, I extended the mounting points for the bimini tubes by about six inches vertically,...

Rtic 145 cooler

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looks like Rtic will finally roll out a big cooler. 145qt comming this spring or summer.. I also read a 110 somewhere but can't find it....

Multiday White Water trips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Me and my brothers just learned that we did not win our lottery for our Yampa or Lodore trips and we are hoping to get some recommendations for...

Where to put your weight on a raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My answers to your questions.... 1. Maybe, but not necessarily. More weight in the raft will make it less maneuverable. If you are on the right...

Selway Permit- July 2 2017

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I was lucky enough to score a July 2nd Selway permit this year. My regular crew and I, all experienced on the MFSR and other rivers, but most have...

Bimini and tall folks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've seen them at 60" tall. https://www.boatcoversdirect.com/products/bimini_tops/pontoon/round_tube.php

NRS new style seat mount

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have had a NRS frame since 1990 with obviously the old style lowpro's and the welded seat bar. I have seen the new seat plate and it looks as...

Experienced multi-day oarsman with raft and all gear

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am an experienced, semi-retired boater looking do many private trips this year. I have a 13' Hyside which can go as a gear rig with cooler, dry...

Raft support available

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am an experienced oarsman with a 13' Hyside that is set up for multi-day trips with dry box, cooler, and all required permit gear. It can also be...

Kids on the Yampa in June??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

" I have developed a healthy respect for Moonshine :) and added "STAY LEFT" to my guide book." ditto that. Years ago i had to leave a yampa trip...

Bimini and tall folks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm not tall, but since no one else has chimed in I'll offer my limited knowledge. Most power boat biminis are made in a variety of heights, I've...

Undercover Feds Middle Fork Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Jungle Jane)--- I do believe nps sar is responsible to heloevac someone if required. Part of permit fee(?) ---End Quote---...

Is Kayak registration coming?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It is a low risk concern- and they are not son much a concern of spreading adults attached to the boat, but the juvenile, often microscopic,...

Looking for Info on Middle Fork Salmon Outfitters

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Gonna be hard to talk someone into handing over thousands of dollars in gear that early in the season with the potential for strainer hazards/flips...

Liquid Logic XP-9

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yea, I understand that. I am thinking that fabricating something is my only real option. I was hoping someone here might have been down this road...

Whitewater Forum : Green Tomorrow

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: BmahoodSubject: Green TomorrowPosted: 18 Feb 2017 at 10:39pmSorry, did not see this before I left this morning. Would love to paddle sometime. Brad Mahood...email is Jbmahood@outlook.com

Is Kayak registration coming?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sorry - so let me read this right (educate me) - (River/Whitewater) RAFTS and Kayaks can carry the invasive mussels (Zebra, etc.) that are a big...

An extra cat or two for Salt 2-24 launch

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Pre-season, permit not needed. If you are putting in anywhere in the WMAT land and you are doing a three day trip you will be through the permitted...

Need Your input!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Only rapids from Valley bridge to lone pine are cottonwood and black hole. Class III at most but not much to consider for Memorial Day flows. Black...

Whitewater Forum : Green Tomorrow

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: ID-1Subject: Green TomorrowPosted: 18 Feb 2017 at 9:28pmBmahood, i live near oly and paddle regularly w a coupla other local fellas (who are out of town this weekend). What time are you heading to MM? I'd like to carpool if possible. Gavin

Whitewater Forum : Green Tomorrow

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: ID-1Subject: Green TomorrowPosted: 18 Feb 2017 at 9:28pmAlso - like your profile pic. Aaarhhhh!!