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Tree sap on hypalon boat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hand Sanitizer will break down tree sap. I use it on my truck all the time. It shouldn't hurt hypalon.

185 lbs - Rockstar Large or Jitsu 6.0

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am the same size and weight and 10.5 feet. I have paddled the 5.9 and the medium 2016 rock star. I would go Medium instead of Large. You may want...

What do you use for a captains bag?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

$15 Coleman soft cooler and a pelican 1300 with a strap through handle to the frame or sometimes the handle of my dry box,been doing it like that for...

Oar Tethers (yet again)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I use loop straps for tethers. Mostly because I am too cheap and lazy to order something else. They work fine for the most part. The loop will...

Tree sap on hypalon boat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yikes got a fair bit of pine sap on my new boat. Anyone have any recommendations for cleaning? I have goo gone but not sure if it will hurt hypalon...

Ladore at 9230

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm fairly sure we saw their flipped boat lodged in the willows on an island upstream of Rippling Brook camps. We saw some bags float by - saved one...

What do you use for a captains bag?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'll take a picture of it sometime but I had a bag made that is basically a rocketbox sling with a small captains bag attached to it. It allows me to...

Oar Tethers (yet again)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I know there are numerous threads on this topic and I've perused quite a few of them. I wanted to get some feedback as well as provide some on the...

South Fork Boise

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This is sad news. There is still wood from the post first fire blowouts moving downstream....

Drop stitch or Tube floor??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This is a US I-beam, it was used surplus by the Helin's in the Grand Canyon in the 50s.

Boat shopping - smaller rollable raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for all the great responses - this has given me a lot to chew on. I think, I am leaning towards finding a good deal on a Puma or an NRS 12'...

What do you use for a captains bag?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The drybag from airtight inflatables (shredder) is awesome. Super tough, big, great waterproof zipper, and easy to attach to a raft or frame.

First Timer Advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ruby-horse thief permits only allow two dogs per group, and it looks like the only campsites available next weekend are pretty far upriver (and not...

inflation pressures for Tomcat IKs?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Learch)--- I have an 8 year old and a 5 year old, any details on the new kids boat? They just did the upper Clackamas last...

Glenwood Springs Bridge Replacement

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Not to be too technical but does this mean that people can put in at hanging lake and run Barrel Springs? Are the ramps closed to take out too?

Carlisle Oars New compared to Old Style

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by hp609)--- Thanks for all the info so far! These oars are used to pull heavy fiberglass surf boats out into the ocean and...

Frame is too wide. Will this cause problems?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Another consideration is your oar set-up. If the balance and angle of the oars is comfortable then go with it as is. [and height of oarlocks is ok...

Classifieds - marking things as sold?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have two boats posted in the classifieds. I returned to check on them both after not viewing them for a week and found they were both marked...

Carlisle Oars New compared to Old Style

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You should look into signing up with a pro-form website like Promotive. They have the Carlisle oars(and many other items) on there at a discount to...

2016 Colorado Wooden Boat Float

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

10 days till The 6th Annual Colorado Wooden Boat Float. Put your Wood on the Water. Looks to be the best year yet for water flows. Meet at Rancho...

inflation pressures for Tomcat IKs?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Already a Tomcat LV. Tomcat LV Kids Kayaks | Tributary (http://www.aire.com/tributary-kayak/Tomcat-lv.asp)

What do you use for a captains bag?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I use a yeti 30 soft side on my right for a day cooler, and on the left for a captain's box I have been using an Engel 30 Dry Box/Cooler It's only...

Whitewater Forum : Sky Wed evening

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: AndyMSubject: Sky Wed eveningPosted: 06 Jul 2016 at 6:38amHoping to get a lap in after work. I could be at Split Rock by around 615

Ark Milk Run Condition at low teens flow?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by David L)--- Thanks guys. I really hope the flow holds, I gotta take them. ---End Quote--- Who knows, they might hold the...

Boat shopping - smaller rollable raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

One more thing- I should explain my thinking in getting a boat only 2 ft shorter than the other with almost the same width. What i needed was a...

Carlisle Oars New compared to Old Style

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for all the info so far! These oars are used to pull heavy fiberglass surf boats out into the ocean and surf them back in on the waves by...

Table hardware

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

AAA in Denver sells a metal leg kit. Pre bent legs and all fittings.

What do you use for a captains bag?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by DoStep)--- Amazing to think that soft YETI 30 qt retails for $350. I don't think one could stuff a case of beer (and...

Favorite meal on overnight trips?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Andy H.)--- Simpler is better in my book. I've done the extravagant gourmet recipe route before and am satisfied with easy...

Newbie Injury Question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for all the feedback and advice guys. The gentleman in the video (Greg?) is particularly inspiring. Watching what he can do makes my initial...

Westwater Day Trips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A WW permit is good for one launch, be it overnight or day trip. You will need two day trip permits to run it twice in two days. Now if you were...

First Timer Advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Depends on the experience you seek. Upper C can be a real shit show, and forget it on the weekends. Ruby/HT is a far superior experience (in my...

Frame is too wide. Will this cause problems?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Id put some sideboards on and run it. I run a 13' trib with diamond plate sides that is 63" wide overall with no issues.

Westwater early August

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Are you running an overnighter? If so I would be interested. Flows will be fun but not too pushy. Sock it too me will be the biggest hit IMO. The...

Frame is too wide. Will this cause problems?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It will be very easy to disassemble the frame, cut down those cross bars, and reassemble. Cut them so the side rail rests just outside the top...

What do you use for a captains bag?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Amazing to think that soft YETI 30 qt retails for $350. I don't think one could stuff a case of beer (and appropriate amount of ice) in there. Ya I...

Boat shopping - smaller rollable raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Had the same quandary. I have a travel trailer and needed a rollable boat. I went with the Hyside 12 footer. I had pretty much every little boat out...

inflation pressures for Tomcat IKs?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by AIRE Inc.)--- Hi JIMM, I thought I would chime in with some info. Yes, we recommend releasing air pressure from all...

Main Salmon near Shoup on Thursday 7/7

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm planning on running the Main Salmon day stretch from Spring Creek to Cove Creek on Thursday July 7. Just one raft with 4 people. Other boats,...

Ark Milk Run Condition at low teens flow?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

For the novice boater, running the Ark at lower flows is superior for helping build technical skills. You should embrace this opportunity to go...

Westwater early August

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

In my experience, the lines are pretty much the same from around 2K to around 10K You should see a pretty friendly (for Westwater) level in August...

Favorite meal on overnight trips?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Agreed Anday H. But every once and a while I just want to cook!! We did do a cooler clean out for breakfast in a Dutch oven and it was good!!

Green River below Flaming Gorge Info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've been looking at this too. Do you know what levels they are dropping to? We're planning July 16-18th and we are hoping that red Creek is still...

Drop stitch or Tube floor??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

To digress from the topic like is my way, I run an 11' culebra paddle cat for that these days, and Freeking LOVE it!!! I have self supported on 4-5...