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Roberts Tunnel Flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Denver Water is planning on reducing flows from the tunnel by about 100 cfs probably starting today 8/5/2016 (cool temps and projected rain). The...

Group Gear finances

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Read_N_Run)--- Okay - let's just say an overwhelming majority of your trips you bring the group gear or a select few of the...

Shoshone Power Plant / Barrel Springs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

No info, but if you find out, please post. I regularly find out at the putin when I notice there is enough water coming down to be worth the hike or...

Opinion Needed-Sotar Warranty

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What changed your mind about allowing a repair? In your earlier posts you didn't think that would be a good option. Glad you have your boat back! ...

Poudre or Gorge at the levels

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey Y'all, Looking for some advice/beta for running the Poudre or the Royal Gorge this time of year. Poudre's at 2.1 Gorge is at 900cfs We'll...

Frivolous Permit Lottery Entries

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I agree that something needs to be done about the unused permits. The opportunity lost by unused permits is not really measurable in dollars. Also,...

Killing the Colorado

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by yesimapirate)--- Did anyone else watch this? Curious what others thought. ---End Quote--- I did, I enjoyed it. The big...

Gorilla PVC adhesive for a PVC raft?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks again, all. I did get up to the River Store in Lotus to get some... An excuse to take my Yamaha FJR out for a ride. (Though it's now for sale...

Whitewater Forum : Where to move as a Seattle paddler?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: JoesKayakSubject: Where to move as a Seattle paddler?Posted: 05 Aug 2016 at 12:14pmWhere your work is depends a lot too. Traffic in Seattle area sucks pretty bad and mass transit is mediocre at best. That said, there is good stuff in all directions from Seattle depending on what you're looking for... eastside: Bellevue, Issaquah have good access to i-90 corridor and Snoqualmie drainage ...

Gorilla PVC adhesive for a PVC raft?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We recently used Oatey PVC shower pan-liner adhesive for patches. Worked great, it's flexible and doesn't expand. Not sure of how strong it is for...

Opinion Needed-Sotar Warranty

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Glad to hear this and that it all worked out well for you. Thanks for posting the update.

Can a Helmet Company Step Up Already

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I will be anxiously waiting for that production line. I hope that they come through. Thanks for the update though.

Lost my boat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Attachment 12115 (http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12115) With all that insurance money l got I splurged and bought...

Rowing effort question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

if you are having Gary make you a frame, he will get the dimensions of you and your boat and draw up a CAD line drawing showing how long your oars,...

Whitewater Forum : Where to move as a Seattle paddler?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: lkb1450Subject: Where to move as a Seattle paddler?Posted: 05 Aug 2016 at 10:26amHi guys, I'm possibly moving to Seattle soon for work. Where is the best area to try and live to be set up well for getting out to go kayaking? Thanks!

Trailer hub question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I honestly don't think the grease is coming out of the end bb or from the cap that is covering the bb. Looking closer (ok...I'll post pictures soon)...

8/6 or 8/7 Royal Gorge or Foxton?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Weekend opened up and am looking to temporarily put raft away and get ducky out for first time this year. Wanted to stay within 2 hours of South...

The great dory question!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by synergyboater)--- Wooden Boat People and Montana River Boats are great resources, Wooden Boat has tons of threads on almost...

Shoshone Power Plant / Barrel Springs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Does anyone have any info about scheduled maintenance on the Shoshone Power Plant in Glenwood Canyon? My understanding is they do scheduled...

In case anyone is looking for cheap dry boxes

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We use these for big canyon trips in our 18' Hysides. Works great, cheap and are in use the other 10 months out of the year earning a living. ...

Teflon Sealing a Groover

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would be curious about using silicone lubricant spray. It dries completely and would probably resist washout.

Main Salmon Gauge Help

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

For the main I use the Shoup gage in my log. I also note the MFS Lodge and Whitebird just because I can. I use Whitebird gage for french creek...

Raft Porn Needed -Let's see them rigs!!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My RMR paddle cat with frame I built outfitted for a 3 day float. The boat gets used in many ways R1, R2, small day frame, and now multi day frame....

Battery powered mosquito repellent?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Check your local walmart garden section, they had thermacells on clearance for $9. They are gray, but the exact same unit.

Rogue River Question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'd also exercise caution when planning such a trip. There's more to think about than just his ability to row down stream. As you know you'll be or...

Bailey Fest 2016?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You only get to know about Baileyfest now if you're on Facebook. Here's a copy / paste: Details Sponsored by Oskar Blues and Jackson Kayak and...

Killing the Colorado

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Also good reading - the series of articles that the doc was based on: https://www.propublica.org/series/killing-the-colorado Propublica is one...

Bailey Fest 2016?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/baileyfest-2016-a-61879.html ---Quote (Originally by pbell)--- Hi all, Mark your calendars for August...

Killing the Colorado

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Did anyone else watch this? Curious what others thought.

Pyranha 9RL

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Nice one. https://youtu.be/wC8y0HoopVE That reference "went over my head". Zoolander is a funny movie. I haven't watched it enough to recognize...

Turn the corner and keep going

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I just got back home from this trip yesterday. We put in on 7/10 at Boundary and took off at Hammer on 8/3. We ended up doing a lay over day in...

Rogue River Question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Last post from me on this, no matter the goading from my BFF - BB. And a sub 400 cfs trip by some 70 year olds (though they did stomp the MF...

Main Salmon Gauge Help

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

No worries, I keep a log my self. If you don't care about the actual flow per say, the white bird gage is a fine index of flow, so you can look back...

The great dory question!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Going back up to the question of continuous rocker vs. flat spot, all other measurements equal, the flat boat is going to carry substantially more...

Rogue River Question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Aug 2013 wasn't that long ago, when the OP started rafting: http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f42/hoping-to-get-into-whitewater-rowing-49650.html ...

Teflon Sealing a Groover

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Why not, I'm baking brownies in the groover anyway. VOTE DONNELLY!!!

The great dory question!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Stu with Montanaboat.Com is a great resource I have Facebook messaged him many times with questions. Sent from my SM-G900V using Mountain Buzz...

Whitewater Forum : Interesting article

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: LisaFSubject: Interesting articlePosted: 04 Aug 2016 at 8:32pmSince this thread seems to be comprised or most (if not all) women, I think this article might be of interest as well: http://community.nrs.com/duct-tape/2013/02/08/embracing-your-inner-dumbass-a-girls-guide-to-paddling-like-a-guy/ (It's nice to see that some of those Class V girls are fearful at times, just like us!)

Raft paddle on Clear Creek

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yeah, I know there's a ton of commercial ones everywhere, but that's not what I'm looking at. If you lost a raft paddle last weekend on clear creek,...

Main Salmon Gauge Help

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I usually just add both the flow of MFS @shoup and the Main @shoup to get a rough estimate for the main at corn crk. In this case I figure it to be...

Suggestions on Northern California boating?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Check in with the Wilderness Education Program at LTCC. They have some rafting classes and you might be able to hook up with some people from there.

Can a Helmet Company Step Up Already

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by ColoradoBoater)--- Dude I was joking with you and just agreeing with what YOU said. I think your helmet is on too tight.......