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Whitewater Forum : Tumwater Tmrw (mon)

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: tiziakSubject: Tumwater Tmrw (mon)Posted: 29 Jun 2016 at 7:16pmWas that you in the white helmet and RPM?

North Platte Beta

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We are thinking of running NP starting at the Routt put-in to Bennett Peak this weekend with lightly loaded 14' rafts. CFS reads 713. Wondering if...

Best Middle Fork Salmon Layover with good cliff jumping opportunities

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Last week we didn't get to Boundary until noon on launch day and got Funston for a group of 6. Not into cliff jumping but a great hike along the...

Grand Junction boaters

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sorry Mikesee but Slaughterhouse is too low for me for the drive. My minimum unless I just happen to be in Aspen area is about 750cfs. I'm sure if I...

Lost red perception play boat on arkansas

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Lost it downstream of bv on the Arkansas at noon on Wednesday. Holler if u found it! 248 221 2187 paul_gbsn@yahoo.com

Go Pro for General Camera Use or Not?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by lncoop)--- Any thoughts on the efficacy of a Go Pro as a good point and shoot camera? I know it's supposed to take good...

We're All Humans on the River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Curtis, I give you credit for speakin your mind AND for stirring the pot. I hope you can forgive any heat from my end; this is a topic I care about...

Gila might flow...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by paddleskirepeat)--- What is the Gila? ---End Quote--- "The Gila River is a 649-mile (1,044 km)[2] tributary of the...

Table hardware

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'd go to Walmart with a tape measure, I've got a folding lifetime table that the hardware unscrew from the top. It's roughly 2'x4' but I think the...

ISO Boaters and Floaters for GC Trip July 22

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I recently won a standard trip in the Grand Canyon. 16 days, July 22 thru Aug 6. Lees to Diamond. I'm going to use either Pro or Ceiba. I'm looking...

We're All Humans on the River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am just stirring the pot folks. Thanks for playing along. I will say it one more time as I did in the original post. If you want to be a girl or...

Kokatat gasket repair kit.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I was wondering if anyone had a gasket repair kit that I can borrow to fix a couple of neck gaskets. I would be happy to buy you a sixer of what...

XL Burn III left....

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We talked yesterday...do you ever come to Denver?

Throw Rope Safety

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by heavyswimmer)--- No offense, but if you got dragged into the river after throwing a rope, good. That's what happens...

Star & Rocky Mountain Rafts

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I find this interesting, there are so many reasons a manufacturer wouldn't explain this. What's in it for them other than a bunch of possible issues....

Throw Rope Safety

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This should be an interesting topic because every rescue class is not equal. I know this because there are far too many people advocating for knots...

Cambridge Fire Pan

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You're on a river. It's made of steel. It will rust. Don't worry - will still cook fine, just wire brush it before use and rub the side fat of a...

Go Pro for General Camera Use or Not?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Any thoughts on the efficacy of a Go Pro as a good point and shoot camera? I know it's supposed to take good stills, but what about applications like...

4th weekend super sale, 10%-50% off!!!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yep, Pyranha 9R 10% (L's) Fusion river runner 15% (L's) Burn III 20% (XL's) Shiva 20% (L's) Sweet Protection 20%-30% off Dry Tops 20%

Table hardware

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looking to put hardware onto a piece of the white plastic sheet (like cutting board material), would be approx 22" x 66 " and it needs stiffening...

2016 Colorado Wooden Boat Float

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This is awesome...And I am jealous, I wish I was in the "Group" ---Quote (Originally by class 3 felon)--- Here's some information for those...

Gila might flow...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What is the Gila?

We're All Humans on the River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

One more thought.....ever notice how much less shame people seem to have on the river about those basic bodily functions? Once the uninitiated get...

Point and Shoot Photo Contest

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Jmack wins. Contest petered out. Happy boating!! Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Grand Junction boaters

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I don't have a crackbook either. If there was a board here or some other way to group message people that would work. Shoshone July 14-16 if anyone...

Anyone run a D.I.B with an oarframe?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Call Outward Bound. They run a bunch of them with frames.

Throw Rope Safety

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by buckmanriver)--- 3. Why not anchor the rope to the side of the river before throwing it? Sure it may still get stuck but...

Big South Gate

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mattoak)--- Why is this? I was wondering why people don't just run to the takeout. Too many hazards? AW says there's another...

We're All Humans on the River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I just want to apologize to anyone who has came across an open air river side grooving station with me doing my morning business. That has to be...

4CRS 'Murica Sale

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

4CRS 'Murica Sale: 20% OFF All Pyranha Shivas 25% OFF All Dry Tops 25% OFF All IR Layering 25% OFF All Sweet Soft Goods 25% OFF All NRS...

Grand Junction boaters

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Not a fakebooker either and often paddle on the west slope and in the GJ area. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

We're All Humans on the River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by curtis catman)--- Anyway if you are a boy and want to be a girl that is just fine. Just don't go trying to shower in the...

Anyone run a D.I.B with an oarframe?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Picked up a D.I.B 16ft raft, probably a Cheat series raft. Was wondering if anyone runs these with frames? How annoying are the thwarts?

Big South Gate

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by KSC)--- (FYI - at the start of the hike you'll be up high and see some good whitewater below called The Rush that...

2016 Colorado Wooden Boat Float

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Howdy Mark, Wanted you to see the new paint job so you don't just float past me at camp.:p

Aire Sabertooth

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yes it is a bit smaller, I really dig the Sabertooth it's bigger but also heavier. We're in a similar situation as our main boat is also a 156. My...

Gila might flow...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Keep an eye on the weather around the Mogollon rim. The Gila needs two days of rain to be runnable (kayak able, more for rafts), and it looks like...

Star & Rocky Mountain Rafts

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

First, I have been to the RMR factory for consulting and it is absolutely not the same factory as Star. The factory RMR uses welds all the seams...

Throw Rope Safety

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

1. Is there evidence of victims not being saved because there was not a knot at both ends of the rope? 2. Is there evidence of ropes being lost /...

Whitewater Forum : New Cascade Gauge

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Fun EliSubject: New Cascade GaugePosted: 29 Jun 2016 at 12:11pmJust an FYI to anyone paddling the Cascade River, I installed a new stick gauge in the Cascade River Park, upstream of the metal bridge. The gauge is bolted to the downstream side of a large rock at the Cascade River Park picnic area on river right, about 300m upstream of the metal bridge. If you are reading it, the gauge is...

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