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Whitewater Forum : Got Thule Stackers? I need a super easy favor...

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Got Thule Stackers? I need a super easy favor...Posted: 01 Jan 2017 at 9:22amNot sure. No big deal I suppose it can wait till i see a pair at the take out. Just seems like a good place to install a black pvc or abs 4" dia 6-8' long pipe capped of course with a fill up cap in the front and a spigot in the rear. Might even install a shrader valve or similar so I can pressurize ...

When is a good time for Brown's Canynon?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

As soon as the ice melts. Actually, give some details- what are you looking for? High water? Fishing? Warm temps? Should be floatable (ice) by...

Taco night

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There was a place in Boulder called Bistros I think that I got this from. Standard hard shell taco set up as expected but folded inside a soft tort...

TR- Grand during HFE

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You takes it as you gets it in the Canyon. You people are having too much fun!

FLoor fix

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

D-9 at stitches and stuff. He's in Ariboles, and has done more boat repairs than anyone.

AZ- ^ Salt River, day runs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Good day, I'm looking to meet up with self sufficient paddles that know the upper Salt River for some day runs. Sent from my XT1254 using Mountain...

Shaft or blade, that is the question.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you can afford it go with the dynalite wides. Much lighter and they seem to enter and leave the water much more smoothly. I love mine.

PVC PVC Radiators Boats Rethread

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The margins on inflatables are huge. The margins on inflatables are huge.The margins on inflatables are hugeÂ?Â?Unless you have to manufacture them in...

PVC PVC Radiators Boats Rethread

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Kilroy)--- Here's a comparison fur you to ponder: I'd bet that many who posted on here against PVC made boats would...

Old school Lynx identification

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a Lynx from 1992, my serial number is buried in the seem on the floor and the tube. Mine is a foam floor model, I had to remove all of foam to...

Shoshone New Years Day 2017!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I ended 2016 the same way it started, paddling Shoshone. It's been warm so there is a little snow and ice but no major ice shelfs or unusual...

Shaft or blade, that is the question.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

8's are where it is at! Using those blades on the Rogue made all the difference. The old raft was super responsive and spun like a dream. Looks like...

Old school Lynx identification

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Well made it home to look for the serial numbers above the drain holes and no dice. Looks like I'll be calling Aire on Tuesday...

Are Saturn rafts built ok to good?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here's a comparison fur you to ponder: I'd bet that many who posted on here against PVC made boats would shit-a-brick when they discovered that...

Whitewater Forum : Got Thule Stackers? I need a super easy favor...

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Got Thule Stackers? I need a super easy favor...Posted: 31 Dec 2016 at 5:10pmI used to have a pair in storage the whole time I had the tan van. Now I forsee needing a pair of Thule Stackers for my mini. Can someone do me a huge 1 minut favor? If you have Thule Stackers on your rig, I'd like you to measure the width between the two aluminum verticle pieces. How wide is that ga...

Looking for a new cooler

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

In the 70's Gott was the only cooler to go with. Shooter still has two of them, and they served him well through 6 years of river, 4 years of boating...

Strapping the frame

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Back in the day we tied to D Rings using 1/2" yellow rope. Straps? What're we doing, saddling a horse? Never had a frame separate from the boat, but...

Looking for a new cooler

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Don't have a coupon code but did buy a boneyard prospector a few weeks ago for $350 + free tumbler. You might give them a call and see if they...

Shaft or blade, that is the question.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you are going to upgrade one or the other I would go to Cataract shafts. The main difference I find is the flex is a lot easier on your body...

How to counter-balance Carlisle oars

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ever wonder how? Not too complicated to do after hours of pondering last winter. Measure twice, cut once right? I've always hated those bulky...

Winter Rafting Porn Needed

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Verde Arizona. we launched Christmas day with two other couples on the downside of a rain event water spike. Good friends, good water, three round...

Low Cost Intro Raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I didn't solve poverty but I did feed 100 Chinese kid with my $200 purchase! 1 step closer from curing hunger!

When is a good time for Brown's Canynon?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What time of year or at what water levels is it good to start rafting brown's canyon on the Arkansas?

Strapping the frame

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Voodoo003)--- Also I'm super intrigued by strapping the frame to the inside of the boat. I've heard of people putting in...

Shaft or blade, that is the question.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

One item to note is that Carlisle oar shafts are really easy to counter balance using accurately measured lead shot (poured & capped) up inside each...

Old school Lynx identification

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There is a product called 303 Protectant for that or ask a rafting store or the manufacturer about new products.

the saga continues

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

OK, so in many of these cases the CC dispute process might not have worked- apparently you have to file a billing dispute within 60 days of the...

Taco night

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Its not Tortilla chip levels of crunchy, but standard corn tortillas on a dry griddle till to they are a bit crispy is my preferred way to go for...

Fat Biking on a Powder Day

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This is just a short review that my brother in-law and I did on a very snow powder day Wednesday in Steamboat Springs. I know my video angle is a...

Whitewater Forum : Boulder Drop map?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: rockarollaSubject: Boulder Drop map?Posted: 31 Dec 2016 at 10:04amAaawwww. Lets all give Leroy a big Bear Hug !

Low Cost Intro Raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by garystrome)--- I would say the mariner is capable of a class 2 since a class two is .....................a riffle. ...

Winter Rafting Porn Needed

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

These short dark days are getting me down I need more talk about rafting. Let's hear about recent runs, trips you can only do in the winter, huge...

Looking for a new cooler

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ok. After research and looking through some of these posts I have decided to finally spend the dough and get a good cooler! I am going to go with the...

Whitewater Forum : Boulder Drop map?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: irenenSubject: Boulder Drop map?Posted: 31 Dec 2016 at 6:02amBear Hug gets my vote. :)

Whitewater Forum : Boulder Drop map?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Mauler!Subject: Boulder Drop map?Posted: 31 Dec 2016 at 6:11amRapids are cool. Maps of rapids are not.

Low Cost Intro Raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would say the mariner is capable of a class 2 since a class two is .....................a riffle. Accepting some risk, a class 3 is doable. ...

the saga continues

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by climbdenali)--- Give me a break. There are plenty of things we pay for ahead of time, with the trust that the vendor is...

Gear talk: raft straps

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by curtis catman)--- 350 does seem better ---End Quote--- The failure mechanism of a dring patch is not the patch, nor the...

Shoshone New Years Day 2017!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looking for carpool over to the boondogg;e on new years day. Gimme a text if you're going. three oh 3 5 eight 7 77 three 3 BPJ

Gear talk: raft straps

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I use a mix of NRS and Strapworks in poly pro and then more recently in polyester. I've also built my own out of buckles from Cascade's bulk bin. ...

Opinion Needed-Sotar Warranty

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Said it back in August and I will say it again. That boat was made from the same batch of crap material. Sotar says "we build our boats one at a...

Gear talk: raft straps

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm sure that D ring tungs will fail before any strap will break, even the cheap ones. But I'm thinking they can handle more than a solid yank from...

Whitewater Forum : Boulder Drop map?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: mokelumnekidSubject: Boulder Drop map?Posted: 30 Dec 2016 at 8:02pmGreat suggestion Megan! Very creative.

Kayaking Middle Fork of Salmon in August / September

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Is it too much for your old man? Good question. What kind a shape is he in. Is he capable of kayaking 4 to 5 hours a day for 4, 5, or 6 days? Its...

Low Cost Intro Raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hate to bump a old thread but just wondering, to those who built a frame from the M4, how did the pontoons take it? I use my M4 for fishing lakes and...

Maravia AD-2 valves

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I went thought this same issue. My solution was to replace the valve with military valves. I unscrewed the AD-2 and used a little silicone and...