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Carlisle Oars New compared to Old Style

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If it's anything like this I'd love to try it. https://youtu.be/hsuIs5VlIJE Sent from my SM-G900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Anyone find a 10-11' tarp pole anywhere?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That's a good offer but I kinda like them. 😆 Sent from my SM-G900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Frame is too wide. Will this cause problems?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If it makes it that much easier to get your dream boat then run it. Can't see how it would damage the boat any. Sent from my SM-G900V using...

Tree sap on hypalon boat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by DoubleShadow)--- Hand Sanitizer will break down tree sap. I use it on my truck all the time. It shouldn't hurt hypalon....

Westwater Day Trips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Rec.gov does not handle W.W permits, at least yet, still call in.

Oar Transporting

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I hear ya, sometimes I get in trouble, and G.F. thinks about banishing me to sleep in my Tipee, but then she realizes that I would like that!

Whitewater Forum : The Cascade Is Awesome !!!!!

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: cbishop1Subject: The Cascade Is Awesome !!!!!Posted: 06 Jul 2016 at 7:57pmhttps://vimeo.com/173524260

Whitewater Forum : Tumwater canyon tomorrow (Thursday)

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: water wackoSubject: Tumwater canyon tomorrow (Thursday)Posted: 06 Jul 2016 at 7:02pmJon, I'm game if you are for tonight. Done 12 laps in the last 3 days. 206.353.5101 -Brett

Good block ice in Boulder/Denver?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by wildh2onriver)--- River Runners sells good ice. $2.50 I think for 10 lb blocks. That's if you're going through Vernal. I...

Tree sap on hypalon boat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by caverdan)--- Try some peanut butter........ ---End Quote--- I was gonna say butter. My sawyer buddies use it to get sap...

Frame is too wide. Will this cause problems?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by ob1coby)--- Faulke Im with you that it seems to wide. I doubt that it will hurt anything but I like the weight distributed...

Trailer repair in Denver? - Roller replacement

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I lost a roller on my trailer and need to replace it. Does anyone know someone in Denver that could do this? It's a standard 26.5" roller like you...

DRAFT American Whitewater Accident Summary Jan-June 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thank you Charlie! -Jesse

Oar Transporting

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I bought a van, problem solved.

Oar Tethers (yet again)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here's mine out of 10mm cord, the double fisherman's knot slides and stops at the figure eight. This allows for oar release without untying. Sent...

Frame Questions?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I went with straps just to keep it simple. At this point the only mechanical fastness on my boat are the towers. This also allows adjustments if...

Deso Bug Beta Needed

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I went last week and the first couple days were pretty brutal honestly. Sand Wash wasn't as bad as I've seen it in the past, but was still pretty...

Anyone find a 10-11' tarp pole anywhere?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've got these although I paid ten percent of that price at NRS Bargain room. They seem very well built and light. ...

Whitewater Forum : Tumwater canyon tomorrow (Thursday)

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: surfriversSubject: Tumwater canyon tomorrow (Thursday)Posted: 06 Jul 2016 at 6:34pmGreetings!I am new to the area and looking for partners on Tumwater canyon tomorrow after 5pmish. I am a solid IV+ paddler, looking to make some friends on what looks to be an amazing backyard run! Send me a message tonight or tomorrow and we can make some plans. Looking forward to it!-Jon

Tree sap on hypalon boat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Try some peanut butter........

Westwater Day Trips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So two weeks ago I changed from overnight to day trip at the put-in (my partner couldn't stay the night) and the only difference was no fire pan...

Good block ice in Boulder/Denver?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

River Runners sells good ice. $2.50 I think for 10 lb blocks. That's if you're going through Vernal. I bought 6 blocks 2 weeks ago. My over...

Oar Tethers (yet again)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Loop straps now for 15 years. I double encircle the non buckle end to the oars which keeps them from moving. I use a 3' loop. Sent from my...

Whitewater Forum : The Cascade Is Awesome !!!!!

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jondufaySubject: The Cascade Is Awesome !!!!!Posted: 06 Jul 2016 at 4:48pmRun is in good shape and clean right now.

Oar Tethers (yet again)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by ob1coby)--- I'm having trouble picturing that. would you be willing to add some pics of that system? ---End Quote---...

Oar Transporting

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I strap my oars to the frame on each side by the oar tower and cinch the oar tether so it's not flapping around in the wind, & leave the spare oar...

WTF Microsoft? Windows 10 uses your PC to distribute updates.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by David L)--- ob1coby - Within this article is a link that could be of help to you. Should I upgrade to Windows 10? Is Win...

Frame Questions?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a 4 bay frame (NRS) and I am wanting to attach some side rails and a front hatch cover to it. I do not want to weld anything, so I am going to...

Westwater Day Trips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Jane: The BLM Moab website is silent on any distinctions between day and overnight trips. Thanks everybody. Tom

Good block ice in Boulder/Denver?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You should be able to find blocks of ice in any supermarket that has a large ice freezer. My understanding is that the blocks of ice sold in most...

Whitewater Forum : The Cascade Is Awesome !!!!!

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Fun EliSubject: The Cascade Is Awesome !!!!!Posted: 06 Jul 2016 at 3:27pmOK, so I haven't paddled the Cascade yet this season, but I just confirmed something that makes it even more awesome. I went to the USGS page and downloaded average daily flows for the past five years (2011-2015). I then plugged all that data into a spreadsheet and calculated how many days it was at each level: Too...

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