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Gore canyon Cataraft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 19:27

Rockgizmo- why portage Gore?? That's the main event... Hehe, otherwise nice job, btw Tunnel is a 50-50 shot! Sent from my iPad using Mountain...

2015 NFSP Roberts Tunnel flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 19:19

Talked to Denver Water today. They are holding the 200 release for a few days and plan to bump up the release to 250 later this week. No exact date...

Looking for Westwater overnight, launching Sat. 9/26/15

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 19:16

Saw this in the Supermoon Thread, See if he has room for ya. jspoon14 jspoon14's Avatar Denver, Colorado Paddling Since: 2012 Join Date:...

Pocket Wave Remodel- Buena Vista River Park

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 19:07

After 5 years of ideas and 2 years of fundraising, we are going in to replace the Pocket Wave at the Buena Vista's Whitewater Park This is the...

Found gear on Cataract Canyon Sept. 3

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 18:57

There was large group from (Durango/NM?) laying over that night at Brown Betty, the large beach river right, if you found items below SB ...

Puma and R4?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 18:39

You might consider looking at the Hyside Outfitter 12 https://hyside.com/product/outfitter-12-0/ An additional ~6"+ of interior width and...

Found gear on Cataract Canyon Sept. 3

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 18:33

Could have been from a canoe trip camped at the confluence? Maybe call Tex and Tag.

Whitewater Forum : creepy neighbors

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 09-21-2015 at 18:29

Author: irenenSubject: creepy neighborsPosted: 21 Sep 2015 at 6:29pmThis is a crappy thing to have to deal with. I'm not an expert but I think WA state has very weak laws protecting people from this kind of thing. I believe the standard is still that the person complaining has to prove that the person taking the video did so for the purpose of sexual gratification, which is obviously lame. (Not...

Perfect 14 ft. Cat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 18:29

The best 14' Cat would be a 11'/12' cat for play AND a 16'/18' cat for gear hauling and the Grand Canyon. A 14' Cat is too big for play and too...

Deso October trip advice?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 18:24

I did a single boat trip last Sept. We did 7 days and it was perfect. We motored from the put in all the way to Jack creek and snagged the second...

Deso October trip advice?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 17:38

---Quote (Originally by lmyers)--- Try and start early and cover as many miles as possible the first day, it will allow more leasure time the rest...

Lost Pump- Shoshone in June

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 17:23

Pump is missing. Last seen for sure when we were running Shoshone laps at the end of June. Hoping someone might have grabbed it. 4" Barrel pump....

14' maybe 16' Shallow Water Cataraft set up?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 16:07

Tube diameter and waterline length length are both key to shallow draft. The Kodiak is a good design for what you are suggesting but look hard at the...

Whitewater Forum : creepy neighbors

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 09-21-2015 at 15:31

Author: ZakWSubject: creepy neighborsPosted: 21 Sep 2015 at 3:31pmI have an old Eskimo Salto that doesn't get out much, I would be happy to store it at your place if you are still looking for boats. It's about 8' long.

What's a good skirt to get?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 15:18

The skirt that will last is snapdragon. Big difference is the deck being made from a single piece of material rather than a bunch sewn together. I...

Trailering for long distances

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 15:10

Here you go Douche. This is last years thread. http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f42/trailering-for-long-distances-53037.html

What's a good skirt to get?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 15:01

---Quote (Originally by jrplefty)--- http://http://www.levelsix.com/products/ace?variant=388190984 ---End Quote--- I have to say that I really...

Deso October trip advice?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 14:35

---Quote (Originally by lmyers)--- Try and start early and cover as many miles as possible the first day, it will allow more leasure time the rest...

What's a good skirt to get?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 13:49

http://http://www.levelsix.com/products/ace?variant=388190984

Gore canyon Cataraft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 13:42

Heck Yeah! That was a great day! Love the instant replay.

Whitewater Forum : Sullivan Creek release

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 09-21-2015 at 13:31

Author: chipmaneySubject: Sullivan Creek releasePosted: 21 Sep 2015 at 1:31pmFYI looks like this creek is still getting releases for those of you jonesing for kayaking something better than the Tieton this weekend...

Zet Raptor

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 13:24

---Quote (Originally by gtfowen)--- Thanks for the links, Are prijon kayaks available in the US yet? ---End Quote--- Yes they are, out of Cali...

Lost fishing gear in Hells Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 13:23

I underestimated the jetboat traffic on Hells Canyon and I left my fishing gear on my boat while a bunch of Jet boats went by. Blue/Black bag with...

Perfect 14 ft. Cat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 13:17

I'm not as expert as some of these folks, but I don't see why that would be a bad design. Very close to the Lion 14 but the lion is even bigger still...

Whitewater Forum : Sky 430-5ish?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 09-21-2015 at 12:39

Author: tamsSubject: Sky 430-5ish?Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 12:39pmMonday 9/21

What's a good skirt to get?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 12:30

Lucky Charm Whitewater Spray Skirt - Immersion Research...

Is the aspen turning yet?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 12:23

Yes. Summit and Independence are going off. Cottonwood and Monarch are close to peak. San Juans and Sangre de Cristo are about a week behind.

Deso October trip advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 12:20

Try and start early and cover as many miles as possible the first day, it will allow more leasure time the rest of the trip.

What's a good skirt to get?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 11:48

Getting a liquid logic lil joe this weekend. Any guys have any advice on which spray skirt works best. Thanks in advance.. Sent from my iPhone...

Perfect 14 ft. Cat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 11:30

Re:l...Pound for pound of buoyancy, the cat is more efficient. The intricate seams, geometry, and hull friction make the cat best float per buck...

NRS Top Cat Frame Motor Mount

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 11:21

RowFrame

Ultimate Low Water Rig for Multiday MFS, Selway.etc

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 11:19

I'd run a 3 or 4 tube cat. Purchase the tubes without the inner baffle to make them cost attractive.

Composite Raft Frame

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 11:16

Built a 80" carbon cat frame that weighed in at 13#. Thing was way to flexible. Next one will use a carbon-glass tube sock over foam core. Use a...

Whitewater Forum : creepy neighbors

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 09-21-2015 at 11:08

Author: JayBSubject: creepy neighborsPosted: 21 Sep 2015 at 11:08amAlso: -If nothing else works and you feel like playing tit-for-tat, you can get a four pack of fake-but-realistic-looking surveillance cameras for $30 on amazon. Mount up a four-pack and see how they like it when they're the ones on candid camera. http://www.amazon.com/Masione-Security-Illuminating-Blinking-Surveillance/dp/B013W...

Oar lock/tower lube

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 11:06

Bacon Fat, Twice a year

Whitewater Forum : creepy neighbors

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 09-21-2015 at 11:04

Author: JayBSubject: creepy neighborsPosted: 21 Sep 2015 at 11:04am-How did they explain the purpose of the camera when you confronted them? -Have you considered making an issue out of this at the full HOA meeting? Even if they are pals with the president, I can't imagine that the rest of the HOA board would be cool with the idea of surveilance cameras pointed at *their* windows. -If all else f...

Chit Chat : Weed and Boating / Beta Test

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 09-21-2015 at 09:31

Author: STLboaterSubject: Weed and Boating / Beta TestPosted: 21 Sep 2015 at 9:31amYes, extra cautious...Q: What did the police officer say to the stoner?A: Do you know how slow you were going?

14' maybe 16' Shallow Water Cataraft set up?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 08:59

thats what i was thinking would be my best bet. the aire lion. what is the best example of this drop rail frame. get this project going.

Whitewater Forum : Chelan Release

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 09-21-2015 at 08:44

Author: ckoontzSubject: Chelan ReleasePosted: 21 Sep 2015 at 8:44amI had a blast out there Saturday. What a great introduction to PNW whitewater!

Lost \ Found \ Stolen : Found: Lost Paddle Upper Pilchuck

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 09-21-2015 at 07:19

Author: JamesSubject: Found: Lost Paddle Upper PilchuckPosted: 21 Sep 2015 at 7:19amOriginally posted by TomMarleyThis is kind of a long shot, but I lost a paddle up there a couple years ago. It was a raft paddle with a metal shaft and a sort-of blueish carbon fiber looking blade. It has a bit of sentimental value to me, so I thought I'd give it a try. Thanks!Long shot is an understatement. If ...

Lost \ Found \ Stolen : Found: Lost Paddle Upper Pilchuck

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 09-21-2015 at 06:43

Author: TomMarleySubject: Found: Lost Paddle Upper PilchuckPosted: 21 Sep 2015 at 6:43amThis is kind of a long shot, but I lost a paddle up there a couple years ago. It was a raft paddle with a metal shaft and a sort-of blueish carbon fiber looking blade. It has a bit of sentimental value to me, so I thought I'd give it a try. Thanks!Edited by TomMarley - Today at 6:44am

Oar lock/tower lube

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-21-2015 at 06:28

---Quote (Originally by Read_N_Run)--- Only if you use unthreaded oar locks which I have given up forever. I previously ran unthreaded oar locks and...

Whitewater Forum : Westwater Canyon video

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 09-21-2015 at 05:16

Author: mauijimSubject: Westwater Canyon videoPosted: 21 Sep 2015 at 5:16amHere's the link since the embed didn't work https://vimeo.com/139389164

Whitewater Forum : Westwater Canyon video

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 09-21-2015 at 05:16

Author: mauijimSubject: Westwater Canyon videoPosted: 21 Sep 2015 at 5:16amNew member here, just wanted to share my video from Westwater last weekend. It was my first time on the river and I was guiding, also my first time running any class IV rapids (skull) in an oar frame (and I usually run stern frames, so this was my fist time in a center rig too). Considering it was my first visit, our lin...

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