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Table hardware

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Where do you get the big slabs of cutting board? I'm looking to make a front seat/table as well. That's a paddlin'.

Opinion Needed-Sotar Warranty

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

IÂ?ve been a big fan of Sotar boats for 30 years now. My first boat, 14Â?, lasted 25 years with rough treatment. Sotar told me that I could spend more...

Oar Transporting

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by elkhaven)--- FWIW, I always chuckle when I see fly rod racks on trucks... giant waste of $$$. Break them down for long...

Anyone find a 10-11' tarp pole anywhere?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you have a place to lash it those telescoping painting poles would be bomber. One I have I think is 5' to 10'. Sent from my SM-G900V using...

New guide map for Colorado and Green rivers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Last year I got to spend 10 days with Tom Martin in Labyrinth Canyon while he worked on that section for an upcoming guide. Just got my copy in the...

New guide for Colorado and Green rivers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Last year I got to spend 10 days with Tom Martin in Labyrinth Canyon while he worked on that section for an upcoming guide. Just got my copy in the...

Need water shoes

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

couldn't speak to the quality, but it looks like TEVA makes a closed-toe river sandal in size 16. Model is Omnium, and it is available on Amazon

Preventing Al transfer (drybox, frame, etc)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm thinking of a few approaches (inexpensive & DIY) to preventing Al transfer from my Al items (drybox, captains box, frame bottom) to my raft. ...

Skeena or Babine in BC.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've done the Babine once. It's a great river. 6 day trip in early Aug 2011. Flows were around 125cms out of the lake. Those flows are relatively...

Oar Transporting

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I strap mine down on my right sideboard, a couple 6' straps and they're rock solid, I've never had them as much as wiggle on some pretty rough roads.

Lost Paddle: On Big South Slideways :

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Should be at or below the sieve at Slideways. Red Powerhouse bent shaft. La Resch name and number should be still legible. Please keep a look out....

Carlisle Oars New compared to Old Style

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That is awesome! I would definitely consider fiberglass oars, such as cataracts. They are going to flex and perform much better than Carlisles. ...

Westwater early August

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would expect more like 4,000 - 6,000. I have seen plenty of people run Skull in that range, but I personally don't ever hit it. The Magnetic...

Anyone find a 10-11' tarp pole anywhere?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Perhaps those are the ones I bought! I had to glue one of the composite plugs back in place, used a jb weld like epoxy and is going strong. I do...

Need water shoes

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So I'm a professional raft guide on the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. This is my third season. I wear size 16 shoes and I'm kind of at my wit's end...

Playboat for Big Guy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Superfun or MonStar are pretty much the only good for dudes over 230# or super tall. Superfun still available new special order, still fairly easy...

Oar Transporting

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I leave them in the oarlocks now- use my loop straps/oar tethers to secure them to the locks, and a 2' strap at each blade. I noticed wear on my...

Vernal area this weekend.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Floating Flaming Gorge on Saturday and have a Split Mountain permit for Sunday. If anyone is interested in tagging along shoot me a PM, my...

Anyone find a 10-11' tarp pole anywhere?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I also have the NRS River Wing poles. I paid full price for the pair. I wanted to buy four but couldn't justify spending more on the poles than I...

Frame Questions?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here are the hinges we are selling - Down River Poly Deck Hinge (each) (http://downriverequip.com/shop-products/down-river-poly-deck-hinge-each-/) ...

Good block ice in Boulder/Denver?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I gave up and bought a freezer and now make my own in Rubbermaid 2 qt. plastic jugs and in half gallon square milk jugs, Great lasting ice/drinking...

Good block ice in Boulder/Denver?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks all- I'll give Colorado Ice Sculptures a call and if that doesn't work I'll go with the ice RR has in Vernal, I'll use the supermarket...

Carlisle Oars New compared to Old Style

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The surf boats we use are different than that video. They can perform longer rescues quicker than a swimmer can depending on the conditions. With two...

Tremendously sad loss to the community

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Bill Bevins who many of you know from the Gore races and hair boating all around the west dies in a hiking accident. Worked with him in ER and mostly...

Bearing Buddy w/hub cover question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I cut the top off a beer can and hose clamp it to the hub ( very fashionable!)

Table hardware

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have HDPE (Plastic) Decking on my boat and piece on the front bay runs the full width of the raft (across the double rail sides). Under the table...

Tremendously sad loss to the community

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

ER doctor Bevins dies on Grizzly Creek Trail | PostIndependent.com (http://www.postindependent.com/news/er-doctor-bevins-dies-on-grizzly-creek-trail/)

Newbie Injury Question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You can buy mini cell foam at any kayak shop. I recommend putting at least several inches of it between your foot and any hard plastic Sent...

Table hardware

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've been thinking about doing the same for my plywood deck. Found this company that has a pretty great selection of just folding legs - :: Ebco...

Big South Gate

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

FYI, while setting safety at the wood pile at Double Trouble, Ian noticed that there's a fairly large slightly submerged log stick out 6 feet or so...

Good block ice in Boulder/Denver?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I used to get ice from an ice sculpture company. It's been a while- I think it was Colorado Ice Sculptures (http://coloradoicesculptures.com/) I...

Carlisle Oars New compared to Old Style

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Oh yeah and finally, those all looked to be composite oars... a million fiberglass boats can't be wrong, I'd go composite, a lot more flex prior to...

Oar Transporting

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yeah, why not just strap them to the boat??? That's what I've done for several decades... my spares never move, always one on each side, then the...

Frame Questions?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by topbud)--- Thanks for the photos. My frame is only a single rail. I will look into DRE. I will paint the wood with BEHR deck...

Oar Tethers (yet again)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I too use simple cord or webbing with bowline knots at each end as described. My comment is on keeping the cord as short as possible. My fourth...

Table hardware

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have conduit benders you can use if you decide to go that route

Drop stitch or Tube floor??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

For the record, RMR drop stitch floors are not drop in, they are lace in. There is no cavity to collect debris in like the Saturn or NRS Outlaw...

Good block ice in Boulder/Denver?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I don't know why companies that sell the real deal ice don't market themselves. It's a big deal for ice longevity. I found a place last year that...

Newbie Injury Question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by fisher008)--- Thanks for all the feedback and advice guys. The gentleman in the video (Greg?) is particularly inspiring....

Oar Transporting

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Three oars fit nicely in my Thule ski rack. Took the mounting hardware off my Titan rod vault and stick them Up there too

Playboat for Big Guy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jmack)--- The Mobius 65 might work for you. I bought one because it was cheap and very comfortable. I find it more...

Oar Tethers (yet again)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by gringoanthony)--- Same as TomF, I use prusik cord. I also keep it as short as possible. The end on the oar shaft has a...

Frame Questions?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My side boards are tied on with flat webbing, some folks use U-bolts, shorty cam straps are probly the easiest option for taking them on and off, you...