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an exercise in weight distribution: trailering

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It is an elegant example. I wonder how violent those shimmies get with a taller vehicle?

Dildo Rock + Noah's Ark = WTF

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jmacn)--- I can't help but wonder if we would be poking fun at Jewish, Hindu, or Muslim river guides in this forum? Is it...

Shaft or blade, that is the question.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm pulling but not getting as much movement. I'm looking for more power per pull and wondering if longer shafts or bigger blades are the answer....

When to replace a PFD?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Blue boat, red PFD, yellow helmet. Colorado!

Dagger Axiom 8.5 VS Liquid Logic Mullet

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Riley has had the prototype Jackson Kayak Antix for the last several weeks. I dont think he'll ever want to paddle a creek boat down Gore again....

Rafting + backcountry skiing combo trip?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Search AW for a write up on the same trip. Not sure if it is the exact same article or not. Seems to me you'd be better off day tripping both...

When to replace a PFD?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I buy a new pfd if I get some other new equipment. Color scheme has to match. This year: blue helmet, blue pfd. Sent from my iPhone using...

Out Board Motor

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Jdsampsonite)--- How heavy is your 4 stroke motor and what do you carry it in? Any problems with the water exposure or in...

Whitewater Forum : Plea...Your Comments Needed re ACCESS, Cispus Rive

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: ReneeCPSubject: Plea...Your Comments Needed re ACCESS, Cispus RivePosted: 08 Oct 2016 at 11:56amI am writing today to ask for your help. It has been 30 years since LCPUD was ordered to provide lower Cispus access, uninterrupted access. The boating community has turned up the heat, including one paddler who paid for legal representation to speak to this issue. But we need more voices. **...

Lost Oar Rig San Miguel

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Dear Mr. Dave Frank: The material loss was just shy of total (certain folks on the river immediately after us, and on the banks below, were...

Shaft or blade, that is the question.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a set of 9.5's and 10's for my 14 ft Tributary. I can hardly tell any difference between them, and usually run my (old,used) 10s to preserve...

Out Board Motor

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Anything in the 4 HP to 9.8 HP range is going to be reasonably light and work for pushing into and out of Cat. I personally wouldn't want less...

Whitewater Forum : Class III today?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Mike55Subject: Class III today?Posted: 08 Oct 2016 at 11:05amWill be on the sky or the MM snoqualmie around 3 if you still want to come up?

Grand Canyon High Flow "Probably" Coming in November!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I don't recommend that trip for anyone not ready for Class V consequences however. Swimming could easily result in extremely bad outcomes down...

Rafting + backcountry skiing combo trip?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey Y'all, My buddy and I have dreamed up this wild idea: We want to try to combine a multi-day winter river trip with some riverside backcountry...

Out Board Motor

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Anyone ever tried a electric motor. I was thinking about trying to use one coming out of Westwater. It's got 40lbs of thrust and a marine deep cell...

WIN a Cascade River Gear DREAMBOAT package!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by gringoanthony)--- I'm not trying to argue, just pointing out unreasonable rights terms to people who are likely completely...

Ode 2 new rapid

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Award for most creative trip report goes to you :)

Whitewater Forum : Class III today?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: rockarollaSubject: Class III today?Posted: 08 Oct 2016 at 10:11amNo worries. Oly is preety far for Sky. Planning same river tomorrow level could be a bit higher though with heavy rain tonight. I know there are lots of Oly boaters out there and great runs near by there.

Whitewater Forum : Class III today?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: BmahoodSubject: Class III today?Posted: 08 Oct 2016 at 9:41amSorry, read this too late. Let me know if you are getting out tomorrow. I live in Olympia but am willing to drive. Thanks for replying and sorry for not being able to make it that far today

Whitewater Forum : Class III today?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: rockarollaSubject: Class III today?Posted: 08 Oct 2016 at 9:20amGoing to the Skykomish river at Index today at noon meet at Split rock Your welcome to call me or tex anytime for more info

Whitewater Forum : Sky Today

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: rockarollaSubject: Sky TodayPosted: 08 Oct 2016 at 9:21amNoon at split

Grand Canyon High Flow "Probably" Coming in November!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I got to run the GC on my permit back in Oct/Nov 2014 and we had the HFE hit us in the afternoon we were hiking up Deer Creek and the Throne Room,...

Shaft or blade, that is the question.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ok all. I'm am looking at possible autumnal improvements to my rig and it looks to be something with the sticks. I have an old 14' NRS raft and I'm...

Lost Oar Rig San Miguel

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Fortunatley I just finally clicked on this thread, so i wasn't waiting on most of the story. There needs to be a way to be notified only if the OP...

Cheap raft trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Bosco, how does your "landing gear" work? I assume those wheels fold down to roll the boat around sans trailer? I've rigged up some wheelbarrow...

Whitewater Forum : Sky Today

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: ConnorSubject: Sky TodayPosted: 08 Oct 2016 at 9:06amAnyone want to go run the skykomish today?

Whitewater Forum : Class III today?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: BmahoodSubject: Class III today?Posted: 08 Oct 2016 at 8:06amI am new to the area and still learning the rivers and levels. Anyone going out that would not mind me tagging along? Brad

Lost Oar Rig San Miguel

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

hey wait a minute, whats wrong with being a Jehovah's Whitness?

Dildo Rock + Noah's Ark = WTF

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

All this grand standing, my shit don't stink, rafting commentary is off the chain. First of all, it's rafting. It's pretty much like driving a school...

Ode 2 new rapid

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just bk from Moab and what do I see? A sparkling new Smelters waiting for me. I bike scout it hike scout it boat scout it too,

Dildo Rock + Noah's Ark = WTF

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by k2andcannoli)--- Would I make fun of a Muslim guide...probably a little, maybe call him halal or something. Would I make...

Dildo Rock + Noah's Ark = WTF

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jmacn)--- I can't help but wonder if we would be poking fun at Jewish, Hindu, or Muslim river guides in this forum? Is it...

When to replace a PFD?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I go with, "if you think it should be replaced, replace it." 1. It will keep you safe. 2. It will keep your confidence when heading into the next...

Cheap raft trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

https://rockies.craigslist.org/snw/5814027199.html this is a decent price, looks like you might need to put some money into the floor.

Lost Oar Rig San Miguel

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would have come back with "Do unto others..." and "Forgive us our trespasses..." when they asked about the bible bs.

Whitewater Forum : chehalis basin strategy (strategy = dam the river)

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: JoesKayakSubject: chehalis basin strategy (strategy = dam the river)Posted: 07 Oct 2016 at 10:52pm Originally posted by BIGWATERI used to paddle the Chehailis a lot 15 or 20 years ago. It's close to Oly and I had some great adventures in there when I first started boating. Saw my first rain on snow flood event up close and personal on the upper chehalis. I also saw my first red neck cou...

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