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grease those oar locks?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

In a pinch.....you can pee on them.

Obscure Creek Boats

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Overall it seems really solid. I like the lack of foam pillars and the seat is a good shape. There is one ratchet for tightening the backband...

Upper Salt Permit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

L Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

20/30mm rocketboxes- actual dimensions???

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hmmm, So both DRE and AAA list a flip up seat for a 19.5inch bay. Probably specific for putting over rocketboxes, and still have space for the...

grease those oar locks?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

chap stick! Any liquid, oil, or graphite will drip nasty and just stain your tubes. A little extra 303 will go along way on the tubes under your...

20/30mm rocketboxes- actual dimensions???

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

ok...I have exact dimensions of the 30mm box. I don't have any 20mm boxes, so you'll have to get those from someone else. I'll say that the part...

Christmas Sale @ Riverboat Works

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Don't forget the Rafting and Floatfishing Folk on your gift list. RiverboatWorks has a great variety of Holiday Gift ideas for every budget, and...

grease those oar locks?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Peppermint. Liquid. Still have a bottle of this stuff from about 1984, found it a couple weeks ago while cleaning out my garage. But now it's more...

Small bubbles on bottom of Rocky Mountain PVC raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I can't really see whatÂ?s going on in the picture. If the bubble is between the air holding layer and a protective layer, like a chafe strip, then...

20/30mm rocketboxes- actual dimensions???

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So I'm in the process of rigging out my boat. I'm trying to figure out frame bay sizes based on dimensions of rocket boxes. Unfortunately the...

Small bubbles on bottom of Rocky Mountain PVC raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yep, your rowing too fast for sure. It comes from friction between the water and your boat. Just slow down and don't row sooo fast and everything...

Lottery Statistics for 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Both Yampa trips I have been on (2014, 2016) were picked up as cancellations and these were prime late May dates at the peaks of runoff. Over the...

grease those oar locks?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My friend had a bear on his raft that batted around, and took a bite out of, his empty water jug in the middle of the night on Deso. My only guess...

Upper Salt Permit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yes the Apaches will take your equipment if you get caught without one if you do not pay the $100 fine. They hold it as collateral till you go in and...

grease those oar locks?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by elkhaven)--- I don't think there are simple things in Buzzardia :rolleyes: ---End Quote--- If one gets 1.5 inches of...

Lottery Statistics for 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So, over half of the winning trips were cancelled? That is rather appalling to me, and reminds me of a thread about the system being broken. Just...

grease those oar locks?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Liquid for sure, and I think you may like Lavender, me? I use peppermint as it makes my locks "tingle". :)

Soul Waterman boats coming to CO this spring!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Fascinating redesign on the Duo. I like the placement of the grab handles at the front sides of the front cockpit for little kids - much better grip...

grease those oar locks?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Liquid Call me something other than Dumas

grease those oar locks?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Digging up an old thread after reading several others from Google search. Dr Bronners - liquid vs solid? Just pour it on? Almond vs...

Small bubbles on bottom of Rocky Mountain PVC raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This is from the warranty on their web page... "This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date of...

Small bubbles on bottom of Rocky Mountain PVC raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Let us know what happens, I have a newer RMR with plenty of similar areas on it as well. I didn't think much about it but if they say it's an issue...

Raft: weight distribution

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I prefer to sit on the dry box and have the cooler in front of me, for easier access to drinks. I rarely get into the dry box during the day, but I'm...

What do you wear under your dry suit?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm sure it is unnecessary, but I wear a wetsuit as my base layer. I figure it would be a good precautionary measure in case there were to be a tear...

Small bubbles on bottom of Rocky Mountain PVC raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If it were my boat, I would swap it out if at all possible. The closest thing I have seen to that problem, is a hypalon boat starting a delamination,...

Raft: weight distribution

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jamesthomas)--- Another thing to keep in mind is that if possible you want as much of your weight as possible as close to...

Lottery Statistics for 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here are the stats for 2015 for Yampa and Green in Dinosaur, 2016 stats may come out later: ...

Futaleufu in January and Febuary

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

No shit, really wish I could pull that off, I even repair homes for a living....

#GC2017 Jan 23 - Feb 15

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey Friends, Just joined this forum to fill some spots on my GC trip this winter. Launch date is Jan 23 - Feb 15 Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek. ...

Lottery Statistics for 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So as the new 2017 lottery season has opened up I have started trying to hedge my launch dates towards days that have fewer permit requests. Has...

Raft: weight distribution

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Really great advice! I was thinking that I might consider a trailer frame for a 5th bay on the big trips. Cool idea with the extra d rings. ...

Raft: weight distribution

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I run a 5 bay on our 16' boats but the front bay in hinged so that it can flex when you take a big hit. It works very well but does make the...

Small bubbles on bottom of Rocky Mountain PVC raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Bought a raft (brand new) and noticed that on one small section there are tiny raised bubbles/bumps on the bottom of it. It doesn't have this...

Futaleufu in January and Febuary

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Brian McKnight)--- Anyone Going to the Futa this summer. I might be willing to trade a place to stay at my place(river right...

Raft: weight distribution

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

P.S. I thought I was good at the balance game, then I got a cataraft!!!!

Raft: weight distribution

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think you should consider a going with a 5-bay frame for your 16' boat.

Raft: weight distribution

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm a big guy too (bigger actually) and I understand your concern. I sit on my cooler as well, but its not too hard to balance stuff out. I actually...

Home made Dry Box

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- Nice, I am curious what are the red side boxes? ---End Quote--- ---Quote (Originally by...

Raft: weight distribution

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm working with downriver on a new raft frame. I'm looking at a 4 bay frame for a 16 foot raft. I want a drop hatch out front, a place for both a...

Whitewater Forum : Upper Green Gorge

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jonnygriffSubject: Upper Green GorgePosted: 03 Dec 2016 at 2:58pmI'll be at paradise at 10am Sunday if anyone wants to join your more than welcome

Anyone in central Colorado want to float fish?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey, Check in with us at RiverboatWorks in Salida. We build the best raft fishing frames that I've seen, and are constantly doing "research" to...

Upper Salt Permit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The online system is a little difficult for the Apaches but I can normally get it to work. The Apache rangers are normally not on the river and if...

Winter storage

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The little bastards will do it to, I've seen chipmunks just going to town eating there dead buddies, squirreles chummed in with nuts and then spray...