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Are Saturn rafts built ok to good?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Jdsampsonite)--- It is important to note that there are different qualities of PVC. The higher the denier the higher the...

River Tarps

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Those stakes are pretty much what the dragonfly traps come stock with. Sent from my iPad using Mountain Buzz

Guide paddle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by knute51)--- Looking at getting a new guide paddle for next season. Spend most of my time on Idaho rivers. Have used a...

RAFT Recommendations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

18 foot marivia bucket boat in grand junction at the consignment store called the gear junction for 750

Guide paddle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

+1 on the Norse Guide stick = ugly but indestructable On the small blade issue I'd say the bigger the better depending on your size if you...

RAFT Recommendations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

An 18 is big, but it's not "too big" for CO. It will be much roomier for the whole family. Sure you will want a trailer you can sink, but you will...

RAFT Recommendations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by SpeyCatr)--- If you got another semi competent rower (or someone with potential) you might consider 2 smaller rafts over a...

Mountainsmith Modular System On Sale

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My bro had one of these on the grand for dry box org and taking stuff up to camp they were awesome and I was jealous. Sent from my iPhone using...

River Tarps

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Picked some of these military issue stakes up. Just under $3 each. Seem to work well. We will see how the hold up in sand with some wind.

McKenzie at high water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

An out of boat experience by your self on the upper McKenzie would not be good, you will take a very very long swim. Take a partner. Regarding...

Multiday raft trip employment

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Look at OARS, we primarily run multi day trips throughout the west. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Dagger G-Force 6.1 vs. Riot Astro 54

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I had a g-ride for a long time and loved it. The outfitting is very rudimentary compared to current designs. traded up/across for an exg... Great...

RAFT Recommendations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Augmenting a raft with one or more IKs is something I've thought about as kids get older and more independent. Seems like 18 is pretty big for a...

IK hauling carts

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Age old solution. Travois 2 - 10' sticks procured locally plus 25' of paracord. If no sticks locally, pick some up on the way there. Ditch...

Mountainsmith Modular System On Sale

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We use them to pack food by day or meals or condiments in our dry box. Don't overload them. On last years GC trip with a day's worth of dry...

McKenzie at high water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the excellent info. I was not aware that the river flow changed that drastically after Paradise Campground. Good to know. A dry suit...

Questions about hiking into phantom ranch

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by 2tomcat2)--- North Rim would still be closed in January, except by skiing or snowshoeing into the N. Kaibab...

Mountainsmith Modular System On Sale

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've used these things for 7-8 years now - they're great as long as you recognize limitations. Used one for several years as my "lunch bag" - holds...

McKenzie at high water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by UriahJones)--- I'm planning on the stretch between Ollalie Campground and Paradise to check it out. With the idea of doing...

River Tarps

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by lncoop)--- Yeah, it's very surprising. I just don't know what to make of it. This isn't at all consistent with his...

Dagger G-Force 6.1 vs. Riot Astro 54

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have owned both boats and in my opinion you can't go wrong with either one. I think the Riot is probably gonna be a big boat for someone your size...

McKenzie at high water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi All, I'm wanting to scope out the McKenzie River for a potential trip with the wife and kiddos next year in the early summer. I've never been...

Mountainsmith Modular System On Sale

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by UriahJones)--- These aren't water proof, are they? So you are just looking to use these in place of dividers in your dry...

RAFT Recommendations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by SpeyCatr)--- If you got another semi competent rower (or someone with potential) you might consider 2 smaller rafts over a...

RAFT Recommendations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you got another semi competent rower (or someone with potential) you might consider 2 smaller rafts over a larger raft. Would be more money sure...

Mountainsmith Modular System On Sale

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

These aren't water proof, are they? So you are just looking to use these in place of dividers in your dry box? I'd be super stoked about using...

Religions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Those types of theories are certainly fun to kick around .Religion has definitely been used to control people and protect and enhance power far more...

Mountainsmith Modular System On Sale

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I know it's a popular item for raft trips so I thought I'd mention Backcountry has the three cube version marked down from $89.95 to $35.98 for Cyber...

1 day descent of rogue river?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Learch)--- Attachment 12785 (http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12785) Sent from my iPhone...

Are Saturn rafts built ok to good?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Let's forget that Aire uses a bladder for the simple fact that the urethane bladder requires the PVC to protect the urethane. If the PVC she'll can...

Water in cataract oar

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I cracked a blade last year in a bad film/pin. I am lucky bc i work at a place where i can easily fix things so I just wrapped the damaged area in...

Religions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It seems like all religions are based on humans coming in contact with ancient aliens from above. In turn, most all religions use these encounters to...

Water in cataract oar

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You can also get some rubber stoppers at the hardware store that will give you a tighter fit than the Cataract plugs and won't shrink and slip out...

River Tarps

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

[QUOTE=Read_N_Run;454537]They do best in loose unconsolidated sand so it's not like you are pounding them into hard ground. I bought them from...

Dagger G-Force 6.1 vs. Riot Astro 54

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hello all, I am in the market for a play boat and I have come across two that I am interested in but am not sure which to go with. I am a 5'6 145lbs...

Guide paddle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by knute51)--- Will look into them. Thanks. ---End Quote--- Knute51, if you need any help deciding which Sawyer Paddle to get...

Questions about hiking into phantom ranch

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

North Rim would still be closed in January, except by skiing or snowshoeing into the N. Kaibab trailhead....perhaps South Kaibab?

Religions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

They ought to teach comparative religion in high school.That way it would be abundantly clear that they are made up by people,not dictated by...

1 day descent of rogue river?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Riverman4utoday)--- In the early 90's a group of us ran from Galice to Foster Bar in about 5 hours which included lunch and...

Bug Free Canopies?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I highly recommend the large Nemo bug out shelter. I used one on Deso last season, and I really like the design. It was perfect for a table and 7...

Religions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by heytat)--- The rare good things are far outweighed by the bad. Think of the wars, genocides, and atrocities that have been...

1 day descent of rogue river?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Is there a link for homeboy's run yesterday? I would love to check it out.

Water in cataract oar

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Give cataract a call, they will send you some new foam plugs for the oars. You will want to shove the leaking plugs all the way up to the handle,...

Questions about hiking into phantom ranch

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I did the hike in last year in February. There was a little snow at the top but it didn't go very far down into the canyon. At a brisk pace I made it...

Are Saturn rafts built ok to good?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It is important to note that there are different qualities of PVC. The higher the denier the higher the quality of the PVC. Kind of like thread...

River Tarps

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by cataraftgirl)--- Good to know. I have never ordered anything from them, but got their name from a friend who has and was...