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Ruby Horsethief Bugs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by chingaso)--- We just got off the river yesterday. Friday night (7/22) we camped at Banjo. It has now been officially renamed...

Dry bag leakage?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I always double bag my stuff, and get the air out. Because I have helped remove soaked heavy dry bags from flipped rafts, I use a contractors bag...

Timber rafting in Sweden?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The barefoot people stood out to me -- is that a good idea on a log craft? Or, maybe I'm just splinter sensitive since I've been building a wooden...

Battery powered mosquito repellent?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I know a guy that loves his thermacell and has used it on rivers, elk scouting and just loves it.

Trailer speed poll

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've never liked the split speed limit in Montana - that differential can get scary at times. On two lane roads it effectively limits traffic to the...

South Fork Payette Fires

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Finn McCool)--- I was planning on running the South Fork Canyon this week. I just noticed the fires in that area. Does...

Battery powered mosquito repellent?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Has anyone tried one of these or something similar? https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0193MS96C/ezmosquitorepellents-20 I'm doing ruby...

Trailer speed poll

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Not quite sure what those statistics have to do with your original thread.;) But that does seem reasonable. Speed limits in my opinion, seem to have...

Cataract Canyon September.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey Atg200, glad to hear that the rivermap was working well for you. Loski, see if you can borrow Atg's copy. It also shows the camps in Meander...

Going to Gauley - Room for Gear

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by riley)--- Who wouldn't want to go to Gauley? ---End Quote--- Right? Just thought I'd bump this and see if anyone needs a...

NRS IS THE BEST!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

NRS Made a Nother great choice by hiring Vic from Goodwater boat works in Vancouver Washington to do repairs..VIC is a solid guy!! when he found out...

NRS IS THE BEST!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Good to hear Sent from my SM-G900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Worst deals out there.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- double sided "oar" for sale. Fiber Glass Oar $220 OBO...

Pumphouse and on at low water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I forgot to mention, if you go WAY down stream, there are always some significant hazards to navigation. The burns rodeo hole is trickier at low...

Lost spinning Rod at Westbank

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Not a huge deal but if anybody found a spinning rod at Westbank (Glenwood) launch Sunday 7-31 it's mine. If not hope whoever has it catches more fish...

NRS IS THE BEST!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've always loved their customer service! Never had to use my warranty, but I'm glad to hear they kick ass in that department as well!

NRS IS THE BEST!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sotar would have tried to sell you another set at a doscount. NRS warranty and service really is top notch!

Timber rafting in Sweden?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Mountainpete, I like it. I was wondering where to get my handholds in case of a flip and I bet the portajohn would have plenty. Good tip! Any...

InReach explorer & service

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by theusualsuspect)--- Yeah I've found that to be very useful with my unit as well. The interface on my iphone is wonderful,...

Worst deals out there.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

double sided "oar" for sale. Fiber Glass Oar $220 OBO (http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/for/5707431495.html)

Pumphouse and on at low water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It's easy at 960cfs. Yarmony Rapid (2nd rapid in the 2nd canyon btw) has gotta couple rocks in the middle 3rd of the rapid, but its moving slow, so...

Trailer speed poll

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Not quite sure what your statistics have to do with this thread whatsoever. But my initial claim is based on math - not statistics :-) I also...

InReach explorer & service

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Floated Deso-Gray at end of June. On day 2 we discovered our SPOT had stopped working. A little rubber cap for a port had opened and water got in...

NRS IS THE BEST!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I need to tell everyone that NRS has done itself proud!! Four years ago in December I had bought the Kodiak 16 foot cataract tubes. After my second...

Trailer speed poll

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Read_N_Run)--- Interesting. I'll roll at 82-83 in an 80mph zone and will make up 5 hours during a round trip to the Salmon...

Gnarrows Race

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

that is up till the second heat, maxed out my upload ability.

Timber rafting in Sweden?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I suggest using a portajohn for a shelter. It doubles as a sail and can be recycled when you reach your destination. Volleyball is also popular in...

InReach explorer & service

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Read_N_Run)--- I forgot to mention - the inreach explorer - we used it heavily as a GPS as well. Uploaded the waypoints from...

Lost oar on Rogue R.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I lost a 9' Sawyer (black) oar on the Rogue R. this weekend. It's a long shot but thought I would throw it out there. Big thanks to all the fellow...

Raft Trailer Platform Surface

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'll fess up and say I haven't used the monstaliner yet (but have it ready and weating this winter) but you can order sand additive (or pick it up at...

Pumphouse and on at low water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by boof512)--- and do the rapids get trickier at low water? ---End Quote--- It gets tricky below 250 cfs in one spot. ...

Can a Helmet Company Step Up Already

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My mistake, the POC is EPP as well, and literally the only option I've found since Grateful Heads was around for my size 8.

Pumphouse and on at low water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It's fine, competent boater should have no problem unless he's hauling lead. Have fun!

InReach explorer & service

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I forgot to mention - the inreach explorer - we used it heavily as a GPS as well. Uploaded the waypoints from rivermaps - it was dead on.

Whitewater Forum : Interesting article

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: megspkSubject: Interesting articlePosted: 01 Aug 2016 at 5:43pmI agree!

Trailer speed poll

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

65mph in Montana is a death wish, IMHO I'd have to go to Tractor Supply and get one of those orange triangles. Sent from my SM-G900V using...

First time Cataraft buyer with questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If your putting 2 ppl on the boat then I would not go smaller the 14' x 22". 2 ppl fishing on a 13' WD sucks.....

Gamma lids seal

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

$7.25 at home depot. Sent from my SM-G900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Trailer worth restoring?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yep. All good points. Thanks for helping sort it out! I might tow a load around to see what it feels like with weight so I know going forward....

InReach explorer & service

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There are so many many places without cell service. I am totally sold on this device I pay $12/mo and have never needed it for an emergency yet but...

Timber rafting in Sweden?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Awesome - especially the hammock set up!

Can a Helmet Company Step Up Already

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by KSC)--- EPS foam is single impact rated. Rocker uses EPP foam which is multi impact. Rocker sizes seem to very year by...

Raft Trailer Platform Surface

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by DirtBag)--- Hi folks, I have a homemade raft trailer and I need suggestions for a safe surface to put on the platform. It's...

Trailer speed poll

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by bighorn1478@msn.com)--- I'm never in a hurry, 65 gets me there every time and drives my passengers nuts every time I get...

Whitewater Forum : Interesting article

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: superposerSubject: Interesting articlePosted: 01 Aug 2016 at 2:29pmvery excellent article.

Gamma lids seal

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You can get the complete gamma lid at Lowe's for 20$ VOTE DONNELLY!!!

Can a Helmet Company Step Up Already

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by BigC)--- True, but Jackson hasn't updated the Superfun or Monstar since their original runs in 2007/2010 respectively, they...

Main Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by dirtbagkayaker)--- We are all living in the best the world has to offer! We are lucky people. (-; ---End Quote--- si...

Rowing: Numb Fingers and Hands

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

From your description it sounds like you were not only using your upper body improperly, but had your arms spread farther than you normally do. This...

south Oregon ?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Isup can easily take you plus gear.