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---Quote (Originally by Grif)--- I didn't tell this story so you could make jokes about transgender folks, I done it to bring us all together. Y'all...

Best Whitewater Inflatable Kayak for up to class IV

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have paddled AIRE lynxes, the Force and the Force XL, and also the Trib. Strike over a number of years in upto cl 3+ over and over again. Never had...

Nightfloat to PF 237m-280m 12-14 hours

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

did it a year ago from Seperation, was great! barged up and kept two folks awake on shifts to make sure we didnt get stuck,etc.. Pulled into to PF at...

On a Road Trip, Headed to Banks, ID

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So we'll be rolling into Banks probably on Wednesday, and just looking for any beta that I may have missed online. We're solid class IV-V boaters...

DIY Raft Pads - am I nuts?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I had a friend of mine take it down Ruby Horse Thief and gave it a glowing review. He said it was the preferred pad on the trip. I believe they have...

Trash bags

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Have a couple of canvas bags with straps on them like a big drybag. Roll the top, cinch it down, easy peasy. Use thick standard can liners inside....

Smith River under 200cfs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hah, yeah. Currently 180 and dropping. Our TL is going to make a decision on Sunday.

XL Burn III left....

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Big Thank You, to the customers that have taken advantage of the Pyranha 10%-20% sale, there are Large Shiva's, Burn XL's and Large 9R's left. Keep...

Flying Beer Into Indian Creek?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Skyman)--- Just what I wanted to hear. I appreciate the input. What service did you use? We'll have about 17 - 18 on the...

2014 vs 2016 Jackson Rockstar

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've paddled all of these boats in the size large! *I paddled the Large Jed for a bit.* I personally don't like the boats the designer of the Jed...

Grand Canyon outfitters

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Second on the Canyon REO comment

Drift Boat design, DELFTship

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

fretwaterlines.blogspot.com If you love wooden boats, go deep on Brad's amazing builds!

411 on the Taylor

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Cottonwood Pass I imagine. I hear they're paving it...

What raft is this?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My thought was the generation older NRS than the one in the 2nd pic. But, I have never seen them with the trapezoid d rings and the ribbed rub...

Lost blue ProTec helmut @ Picnic Rock

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Somehow my old blue kayak helmet with brim did not make it back home last Friday night. Anyone see/find it at Picnic Rock parking lot or parking lot...

Ladore at 9230

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We just got off lodore. Trip report is accurate, everything was fairly straightforward. Disaster was a bit more intimidating and challenging (I...

Best Whitewater Inflatable Kayak for up to class IV

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

In my experience with IK's, the rowdier side of class III and class IV are about the reasonable and fun limits of IK's without a lot of...

Retro Play Boats...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The kingpin is a pretty hard to beat boat that's a bit older. It was the next step for the G-force. Improved outfitting, slight shape changes....

Trash bags

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We use heavy duty trash bags then stuff them in large bills bag style dry bags. Just picked up a couple more great big dry bags this weekend at a...

2015 JK 4 Fun?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I weigh 230, I'm 5'10", and I've paddled both. *The 2015+ Jackson 4-fun* is a pretty fun all day river running boat. It's more river runner than...

What raft is this?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Old NRS? Image: http://www.nrs.com/shop/assets/global/inflatables/E-161.jpg

Whitewater Forum : Middle Middle this evening

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: megspkSubject: Middle Middle this eveningPosted: 27 Jun 2016 at 9:13amI'll be there Tuesday!

Whitewater Forum : Middle Middle this evening

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: rshingleSubject: Middle Middle this eveningPosted: 27 Jun 2016 at 8:41amAnybody want to run the middle middle this evening before it gets too low for the summer?

Drift Boat design, DELFTship

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Buy two books, Rodger L Fletcher's Drift Boats & River Dories, and John Gardner's The Dory Book. Fletcher's book had all the info I needed to build a...

Lost - AT3 Upper C

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Lost an older AT3 below Two Bridges on Friday, June 26th. Paddling with a gaggle of kids; never give a 7-yr old your paddle:( Sam 720-579-1516

Left at Westwater Boat Ramp or Black Rocks 5

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi! We left a bag with a black bluetooth speaker, Ipod and solar charger either at the Westwater Boat Ramp or Black Rocks 5. They are in a bag that...

Sotar Legend vs Aire Wave Destroyer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thank you Curtis and Rich these were the replys I was looking for.

Nine Mile Rd: Deso Gray

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks QuietHunter. I'm really psyched to have this info. Everything sounds pretty straight forward. Seems like there is a decent amount of road...

411 on the Taylor

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by funrivers)--- Ran the Taylor downriver race yesterday in my mini max at 320 out of the dam. Lovely level! We had the...

Fire Ban on Ruby-Horsethief - 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi Buzz!!! Just got word, everything is so dry in Ruby Horsethief, no fires of any kind, including charcoal are allowed beginning July 1. camp...

R2-R4 Paddle Raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I just purchased a 10' sb hypalon raft ; from midwest rafts. The sb option was a special order with them on the 10'er for some reason ; so they might...

Salmon River Frame Sideboards

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

On the cover of Cascade River Gear's catalog there are a half dozen or so boats in a circle. The boat at the 10 o'clock position appears to have the...

Best Whitewater Inflatable Kayak for up to class IV

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have had the NRS Maverik II for 6 years, and it has been a great boat. I have done a low water Middle Fork on it with great success. It actually...

Best Whitewater Inflatable Kayak for up to class IV

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You can't go far wrong with the Tandem AIRE models, or the 2 Tributary models if you want to go the less expensive route. Have no experience with the...

Grand Junction boaters

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So after some time off I'm getting back into the water. When I was boating FT I was running Bailey, S. Boulder Creek, Ark, Crystal, Gore, ect.... ...

Sotar Legend vs Aire Wave Destroyer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Or you can combine the best of both. Sotar makes a custom surf cat designed by Neil Nikirk. More kick than a Wave Destroyer and lighter than...

Fire Ban on Ruby-Horsethief - 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Charcoal is ok as long as it stays in a fire pan and the remains are packed out. Our rangers made the call to allow charcoal this year. We will see...

Trash bags

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We use buckets with gamma seals, separate garbage and compost. When the garbage gets full it gets dumped into a trash compactor bag and stuffed into...

DO French Toast

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Praline French Toast 1 loaf French bread 8 large eggs 2 cups whipping cream 1 cup milk 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon...

R2-R4 Paddle Raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

10.5' is small for 4 people. So is the Puma. Those boats won't perform well with 4. Get a 12' raft. Great for 2-5 people. You'll be able to bring...

Trash bags

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Lots of good ideas. About the only thing I can add, is that I like to always give trash (food containers/wrappings, etc) a quick rinse before...

Rafting the South Platte through Denver?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My nephew got me into running the Dirty South (aka the South Platte). Lots of fun waves and surfing above 1800 cfs (S. Platte below Cherry Creek). ...

411 on the Taylor

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by PoppyOscar)--- At what level does the Taylor become to boney for IK's? I'd like to get a run in this year and scratch it off...

R2-R4 Paddle Raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Go small! I have the RMR Paddlecat. I R2 with the wife when she wants to get out of her kayak. It's a blast with an oar frame. My 13' is collecting...

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