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Rafting the ocean with motor

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sounds like I need to get my boat registered! I'm not looking to get to far out just haven't talked to anyone who has any experience in this...

Stolen IK From Golden River Sports

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

STOLEN: Friends, we had an inflatable kayak stolen from out back of our shop, Golden River Sports in downtown Golden, yesterday afternoon. The...

InReach explorer & service

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

While on a recent trip we had to use our InReach to communicate with someone (text) in order to solve a very complex and major shuttle issue. It...

Trailer worth restoring?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I don't know on the axle - it's hard telling from this distance. On the one hand if it's solid and the rust isn't problematic it might be. On the...

Main Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by dirtbagkayaker)--- I need to put an end to this tread. (-: I am glade that you all enjoyed Idaho. But Idaho sucks. All the...

Sweet Protection Rocker 2017

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm part of the big-headed crowd too. All of Sweet's other models' large sizes fit perfectly, but not their Full Face. I was hoping for them to...

Can a Helmet Company Step Up Already

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by brokenpaddlejon)--- I get that the kayaking communitty isn't real large. I also get the economics of producing a helmet. I...

Main Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

ya Idaho is sweet not to mention all the hot spings one can soak in both on the rivs and after.

Trailer speed poll

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've got 15" rims and tires on my trailer... I go as fast as I feel like it. (drive like normal) mine trails just fine behind me. I do have brakes on...

Pro Advantage Raft, hypalon or not?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

it's my understanding that they are hypalon. But I don't know much more about them.

Gnarrows Race

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

And Riley had th lead coming into lower, he looked back too many times at the start and ended up getting pushed left and off his line, he gave up the...

Trailer worth restoring?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Post some links up on this thread of prospective trailers and see what the buzzards think. Might save some grief in the future. Sent from my...

Timber rafting in Sweden?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thats how the Salmon earned it's alias. Boats hauling timber and other supplies were torn apart after reaching their destination. Sent from my...

Can a Helmet Company Step Up Already

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I get that the kayaking communitty isn't real large. I also get the economics of producing a helmet. I am in no way a helmet producer nor do I...

Whitewater Forum : Interesting article

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: irenenSubject: Interesting articlePosted: 01 Aug 2016 at 11:58amGreat article, lots of excellent points and really well written. Nice to see a top-notch paddler using themselves as an example of what not to do rather than doing the old finger-wagging at other people thing.

Anyone traveling from BV to Denver?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a boat I need to pick up in BV and I'm unable to get down there for a little while. Anyone traveling back from BV to Denver? If you are and...

Main Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just did our first trip up there in late June. A bit higher water (and colder) than yours, but we had a blast as well. Little to no bugs, clear...

First time Cataraft buyer with questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Now you're talking. Building up a frame built for 8' tubes is not generally a good idea. The frame requirements for the larger tubes grow...

cant decide paddle cat or 12' SB

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by denali1322)--- When you say it is great to teach kids to row, do you mean while observing from an adjacent craft? I saw a...

Pro Advantage Raft, hypalon or not?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A friend of mine gave me a 10' Pro Advantage, Pro Beaver SB raft. Drop stitch floor is in great shape, the tubes though are another story. I am...

Trailer speed poll

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Everyone here is right on... Go as fast as you want to go...

Lost Core Kayak Paddle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Paddle was last seen floating on the Arkansas after number 5 on the Numbers run. Name and number is on the paddle. Please message if you find it.

Can a Helmet Company Step Up Already

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I empathize with your plight. That said, I think many people overestimate how "big" the whitewater market is. It doesn't behoove any of these...

Trailer worth restoring?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm an optimist and I like salvaging what can be salvaged. That said I also do my own work and enjoy it so it saves some money. Sent from my...

First time Cataraft buyer with questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

In the past day, I found a set of Aire Ocelot tubes, and think that these are a better way to go. They may not be quite as stable on purely flat...

Cataract Canyon September.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Nice use of the word Beta !!! How are the sand banks at Spanish Bottom ?

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...

Geri Water Packs? Anyone use these?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Gear Heads in Moab sells the extra spout and cap . Buy a few extra , ask me how I know .

Main Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We just got off the MS this past saturday and all I can say is wow. You folks that are in striking distance to this river (roll in the MFS, payette,...

Can a Helmet Company Step Up Already

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Anchorless)--- Sounds like a void in the market. Maybe you should step up and meet the demand. ---End Quote--- Maybe...

Trailer worth restoring?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Also, it does look like someone's homemade project. You probably want to check all welds.

Trailer speed poll

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Not stating it to win the pissing contest, but I think my top trailer speed is somewhere in the low 90's. Trailer weight and road condition are my...

Timber rafting in Sweden?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here's a quick video link. Husband is wondering if we make our own groover too??? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPiBo_rT4Dw

Gnarrows Race

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I hear the race happened yesterday. Does anybody have any results, pics, vids?

Lost Fly Rod

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Lost Sage fly Rod between Trough Rd and Green Mountain Reservoir on 7/30/16- reward- Ron 970-390-6857

cant decide paddle cat or 12' SB

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I was working on an edit and ran out of time here's a few more thoughts. I love the storm and do believe that it is more versatile than the...

Colorado Catboaters: How Low Will You Go?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jortsKing)--- did you run barrel springs this weekend? how did it go? Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz ---End...

Trailer worth restoring?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

In all seriousness, if you can't tell if you have a torsion axle or not, I would seriously rethink your ability to rebuild the trailer.

Timber rafting in Sweden?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

They are just using you to get logs to the mill...don't do it. Best business model ever!

cant decide paddle cat or 12' SB

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by denali1322)--- What made you decide on this vs. a Storm? I'm evaluating both and like the bigger cockpit/gear storage for...

Can a Helmet Company Step Up Already

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Contact Paul Schreiner at PS Composites. He can make you a custom helmet, though probably not a full face.

Timber rafting in Sweden?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We leave for sweden in a couple of days and for part of our trip we have booked a float down the Klaralven river with a "timber rafting" commercial...

Grand Canyon Rigging for a 15' in Sept..

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've done the Canyon 11 times in everything from a kayak to a 18' gearboat to a 16' Dory, but mostly in my 15' raft. There are a lot of good tips...

Raft Trailer Platform Surface

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Monstaliner. I have mine sitting in my garage and will be re-decking my trailer this winter. Doesn't transfer, doesn't absorb water, lasts a long...

Ruby Horsethief Bugs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks. I asked because I've seen the knats to be particularly bad at times as well. They don't bite, but wtf when it comes to the 10 plagues of...

Trailer worth restoring?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Dosent look like a torsion axle, if it were don't think it would work as the "arm" is extending vertically. Torsion axles have a little trailing arm...

cast iron or anodized aluminum?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Anodized Aluminum! The weight savings is worth it. I love cast iron skillets but as far as the DO, the there is no benefit to baking in CI in my...