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Total beginning rafting question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Can we get a little more info? How are you planning to set up the raft? With a rowing frame and oars or as a paddle raft, making the munchkins work a...

Lost Oar Rig San Miguel

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Said I would not post againÂ?couldn't resist. I thought not wrapping a raft around a rock was essential for a trip. I stand corrected. I bet your...

Lost Oar Rig San Miguel

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jaybee)--- I'm checking out. Will probably never post again….Until I need advice on how to operate a cooler. ---End...

Oar preference

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Soup76)--- Jesus Christ. The person asked for opinions on oars. I gave mine. I own Carlisle and Cataract oars. Have...

New frame for 16ft Lion

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Matt- I have had the tubes for about 3 years and have had them out on multiple rivers. I love the way they draft, and you can carry your share of...

New frame for 16ft Lion

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Knowing the level of trash talk, here is the frame I just had built for my Lion. It is 12 ft 6 end to end. The cooler that is in the frame is a 210...

Rower needed for May GC trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Wish I could help, but if you end up needing a class V+ safety boater... Or someone has to cancel... Jim 208 869-9833

Total beginning rafting question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

As a granddad of 5, I am considering a raft as a great way to get most of my grandkids on the water. They live in Kansas and the Kansas River is a...

Oar preference

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by elkhaven)--- I couldn't disagree with this more. A rower will take 2 or 3 times as many strokes rowing for fishing...

best way to secure water jugs in bow

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I glued a D ring to the floor up front, and another on the inside up high. I slightly suspend the water to the high ring with one strap, and run...

Tree Mulching Midland TH Buena Vista,CO

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ok. I've never heard of Mountain Lions Trophy hunting before, I'm curious now, do you have any info I can go check out? Do you have anything on...

best way to secure water jugs in bow

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I use a drop bag with a table over it and 4-2 1/2 gal scepter containers. If I have no passengers, I put my everything bag up front to keep weight...

Oar preference

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I just ordered a set of internally counterbalanced cataract oars with sleeves and convertible oar rights. Should save a lot of rowing fatigue on a...

Look at that thar runoff map...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Really hoping that the Dolores has enough for a prolonged late May release. Got some last season, but just a tease on the Slickrock to Bedrock...

Achilles Rafts

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have an 18-foot Achilles Expedition. We bought it used as a bucket boat in 1992, had a self-bailing floor installed in 1995. One leak repaired...

Lost Oar Rig San Miguel

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jaybee)--- Long time lurker, long time oar rig captain. I am sure I will get banned for this. Don't care. I do thank all of...

Look at that thar runoff map...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Life is good on the snow/water equivalent map: http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/ftpref/data/water/wcs/gis/maps/west_swepctnormal_update.pdf New...

Tree Mulching Midland TH Buena Vista,CO

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It is an old wives tale that predators only prey on the sick, weak, or old. It is something that is taught to young kids, but is complete b.s....

Rower needed for May GC trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We're looking for a rower with strong Grand Canyon experience to join our May trip. We've got a great roster of folks: mid-30s to mid-60s, even split...

Grand Canyon participants needed

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I like your rhyme, but I ain't got time to chime with the buzzfeed grime. But seriously, only looking for trip inquiries.

Oar preference

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I use counterbalanced, rope wrapped Cataract oars with Carlisle blades. No complaints. For a 13 foot raft I'd go 8.5-9 foot depending on your frame...

Oar preference

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Soup76)--- If your just fishing class 1-2 then 9 foot Carlisle oars wold be a good fit. ---End Quote--- I couldn't...

Fishing Raft for Montana?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I really appreciate all the feedback. Has anyone rowed a 13 RMR and a Trib 13? Both rafts look great as a starter raft.

best way to secure water jugs in bow

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I run a table over mine, and my passenger rides on top.. Strapping them down to a floor can be a good option. There is a strong possibility that...

New Water shoes?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by dirtbagkayaker)--- I have gone through Loyak, Vibe, Crush, and brewer. The Brewer is my fav. Loyak where comfy but died...

Frame ideas for RMR storm

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by garystrome)--- You should grant your customers more consideration.... ---End Quote--- Who are my customers? I'm not in...

Frame ideas for RMR storm

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Gary, your frames work great and are simple, but I would not describe them as imaginative, I would describe them as utilitarian. I basically have...

Oar preference

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I used inexpensive Carlisles for many years, both on my rig, and on commercial rigs. They work just fine. They're cheap enough you don't really...

what is your favorite breakdown paddle, and why?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

+1 for Lendal paddles. I have a 4-piece carbon Lendal that I have been using as my primary paddle for over ten years. I bought it as a spare/travel...

Frame ideas for RMR storm

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by elkhaven)--- since his frames are essentially the same concept, minus the annodization of course. Because you know, that...

Frame ideas for RMR storm

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have the orange storm thats in the picture from RBW. Bought it late last fall and was able to run skinny water no problem. I dont inflate the floor...

CANCELLED - Lochsa 2011 boating season

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by rwhyman)--- I wonder how long it will take for Trump to sign an executive order to reverse this decision? A day or two?...

Lost Oar Rig San Miguel

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I can probably learn something from Wayward. It might take a little redirection but that is nothing new to me.

CANCELLED - Lochsa 2011 boating season

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by rwhyman)--- I wonder how long it will take for Trump to sign an executive order to reverse this decision? A day or two?...

Oar preference

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Shadows)--- 13 foot NRS otter mostly used with the frame for fly fishing in shallow water during the fall. I'm looking for...

Lost Oar Rig San Miguel

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Long time lurker, long time oar rig captain. I am sure I will get banned for this. Don't care. I do thank all of you for learning what I have learned...

Oar preference

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

13 foot NRS otter mostly used with the frame for fly fishing in shallow water during the fall. I'm looking for suggestions on Oars in regards to...

CANCELLED - Lochsa 2011 boating season

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I wonder how long it will take for Trump to sign an executive order to reverse this decision? A day or two?

Lost Oar Rig San Miguel

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

ben94122: I didn't see anything suspicious at the site the next AM. I was looking for tracks that indicated they may have pulled the rig out. No...

Oar preference

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

13 foot NRS otter mostly used with the frame for fly fishing in shallow water during the fall. I'm looking for suggestions on Oars in regards to...

Fishing Raft for Montana?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This is basically a Aire SD Puma with a NRS fishing frame from Aire. It comes with Carlisle oars so it a pretty complete system to start with. I...

Grand Canyon participants needed

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Congrats on pulling a GC permit and welcome to the Buzz! When you mentioned you have rafted on the Payette and Salmon, did you row a raft or kayak? ...

New Land Transfer Bill

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mattman)--- "Lands previously classified as suitable for disposal", Ugh. Maybe they just get spoiled, spending all there...

New Land Transfer Bill

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Andy H.)--- All bets are off if they offer their approval of him and tell him that he'll be the smartest president ever for...

Boise, ID Area Paddlers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am relatively new to the west. Came from Pennsylvania. Lived in Salt Lake City for 1.5 years and was too far away from whitewater so I moved to...

CANCELLED - Lochsa 2011 boating season

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Amazing news! The Lochsa is protected from megaloads!!! Can you believe a few ragtag groups and regular people from Montana and Idaho prevailed...