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Groover Duty Failure

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My own near groover fail and a word to the wise on the Riverbank. When closing the inner cell, close the first tabs opposite of one another. ...

Moab Daily OK for Inexperienced Oarsperson at <5,000

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by bobbuilds)--- Maybe have the kids jump in a more experienced boat for the few Rapids there is concern for? That way there is...

Moab Daily OK for Inexperienced Oarsperson at <5,000

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey Phish, Assuming you are a group of experienced river folks, you should be able to get mom, kids and boat in the middle of your group and have her...

Grand Canyon Tramway Bill Introduced

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The General Public comment period closed 20 minutes ago. Now the next step begins...

Stripped holes behind valve.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I want had success by rotating the valve so that the screw holes in the valve were sitting over fresh rubber then screwing them in. Sent from my...

Groover Duty Failure

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm glad I have initiated night mares for you! ( or anyone for that matter,just not that scary, no matter how hard I try :( ) Most camp sites have...

Waterproof flashlights/headlamps

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I received the Princeton Tec Apex today. Much nicer than my other two. I should of bought this 20 years ago. The center light on high 3W/350 lumens...

Moab Daily OK for Inexperienced Oarsperson at <5,000

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I ran the daily for my first overnight trip at around 5500. I had a lot of canoe and ocean kayak experience and some of the rapids did require some...

Moab Daily OK for Inexperienced Oarsperson at <5,000

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

One thing that people didn't specify is the water temp. The kids could fall in. If the water temp is cold then that is a really bad idea. If the...

Groover Duty Failure

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mattman)--- I think the name of the book is up " Up Shit Creek" very funny read of things going terribly wrong with...

Upper Klamath, What do I need to know?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I will be floating the Klamath September 17th and 18th. If you want help with shuttle or fallow someone down the river we will be camped at stateline...

Groover Duty Failure

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Heads up Paul, that most land management agency's frown on dumping groovers in out houses. This is often because the chemical groover deoderants many...

Whitewater Forum : CC Stilli today

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jondufaySubject: CC Stilli todayPosted: 03 Sep 2016 at 10:04amAnybody want to go and do a few laps on it today? Looks like it should be in this afternoon. Let's go....

Groover Duty Failure

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So this summer I found the easiest way to dump the groover ever. I filled the tank up with water at the take out as I have found that this really...

Whitewater Forum : Silly stilly Dawn Patrol tomorrow (Sat. 9/3/16)

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Mr.GrinchSubject: Silly stilly Dawn Patrol tomorrow (Sat. 9/3/16)Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 8:46amSure, but I over slept, haha. Eat, get the gear loaded, and less than an hour drive, so, probably not sooner than 10:30 at this point. My bad.

Tributary Vs Aire

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Bang for buck its hard to beat a trib. I have over 200 days on a 2008 13.0 sb that is still going strong. Its scratched and shows some wear but still...

Moab Daily OK for Inexperienced Oarsperson at <5,000

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

More important than on River preparedness is the off River. I would camp at an area that has one obvious entrance to the river. Somewhere that a kid...

Tributary Vs Aire

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I agonized over those two boats too. I haven't paddled an Outfitter2, but I have sat in one. The tubes are a little bigger and the boat is a little...

Depth of Pool at base of Waterfall

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

As I look to see what the Yakers are talking about these day's, I am wondering about the longevity of you crazy little bastards, be safe out there.;)

karma seat position

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My experiences are with the Med and Small. Being near the bottom of the suggested weight range in the M, the second from the stern position worked...

Whitewater Forum : Silly stilly Dawn Patrol tomorrow (Sat. 9/3/16)

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Mr.GrinchSubject: Silly stilly Dawn Patrol tomorrow (Sat. 9/3/16)Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 5:24amI dunno, it's low even above the minimum, but why not go? Doesn't have to be that early, unless the graph trends down again quickly. For starters aim at 9:30a?

Tributary Vs Aire

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Dr.AndyDVM)--- Lynx. Plus 2 Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz ---End Quote--- ==== Has anyone paddled/compared...

Tributary Vs Aire

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have both for IKs. One item not discussed is Aires have better valves than the tribs. I actually prefer the handling of the trib...

Moab Daily OK for Inexperienced Oarsperson at <5,000

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have to chime back in and agree with the others and say probably not a good idea with kids. I bought my boat this year and did multiple runs on a...

Lower Salmon Trip Report and Shout Out

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Did you put the groover towards the creek at Maloney? I took a look at the jungle of poison ivy and figured there would likely a few rattlers in the...

karma seat position

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I second the set in the back position, but question the M. I've paddled both and even at 195, way preferred the large. To be fair, what I don't...

Depth of Pool at base of Waterfall

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Phil U.)--- I think the first sentence is the most accurate... ---End Quote--- :shock:

the saga continues

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

https://justice.oregon.gov/forms/consumer_complaint.asp

Depth of Pool at base of Waterfall

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by dirtbagkayaker)--- here is some really bad advise by the DBK. Its seems to me that 20 feet is about a deep as a boat goes...

karma seat position

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

https://www.riversports.com/jackson-karma-review/ Here's a good write-up on your question. I'm 5'8" and 175# w/gear and run my seat all the way...

Insurance for Cataraft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So I recently inquired with my insurance about covering my boats. I put together an itemized cost list for each boat along with all the rigging. They...

Cots? What am I missing?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I managed to get a wide roll a cot last minute right before my Grand Canyon trip and I was super glad to have it. I slept on my "Guide" Paco Pad one...

Moab Daily OK for Inexperienced Oarsperson at <5,000

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What is very very limited experience? Less than an hour? Less than a day? I would say that young kids shouldn't be involved until the captain has at...

Tributary Vs Aire

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Dr.AndyDVM)--- Lynx. Plus 2 Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz ---End Quote--- Attachment 12285...

Aire Lion 14' Desert Cruiser

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Aire 14' Lion Tubes RBW 4 Bay Cat Frame Atomic Oar Locks Engel 123 Cooler 40" Dry Box 4 30 Mil Rocket Boxes 2 Drop Bags and Straps Just add...

Cots? What am I missing?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

this has worked great for me on my roll a cot since 2014 ...

Moab Daily OK for Inexperienced Oarsperson at <5,000

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am pretty new on the oars myself and ran it a few weeks ago in that range. I would recommend putting in at Dewey to give her some time to get used...

Need help recovering lost gear

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hello river friends. I managed to leave a piece of gear at the Rancho take-out on the Upper C and I'm searching for a friendly soul who might be...

karma seat position

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm thinking about buying a karma m. Found a good deal and want to upgrade out of my old 08 model superhero. 5' 11" 215. I know the large might be...

Insurance for Cataraft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My shuttle rig along with my raft trailer was stolen. My insurance covered the vehicle but not the trailer. It was locked onto the receiver hitch...

First Post, Beginner Questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Should work fine on both runs that you mention. Build yourself a wooden frame, buy some oar towers and get out on the river. You have a few weeks...

Tributary Vs Aire

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Go Aire. Aire bladders are constructed better than the Tributaries. We have a couple of Tomcats in our institutional program and they are great...

Grand Canyon Tramway Bill Introduced

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here is a very important comment letter. You can use these concerns in your own comments. Remember, digital comments may be e-mailed to ...