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Whitewater Forum : uh, downriver playboater rally? middle-middle?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: rhoyerboatSubject: uh, downriver playboater rally? middle-middle?Posted: 20 Jun 2016 at 6:13pmAny low water//low volume type / not-rodeo playboaters out to hit something tuesday the 21st? I'm thinking middle-middle at 11amish (never acttually dunnit before) but defer easily to local wisdom. also "-" rated waterfalls sound fun too. looks like e-f-l is e-l-f ... which well - ?36ohthirtywt...

Slaughterhouse?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This is fantastic information. Thank you very much for the quick reply. Never ran it, so will be heading over the pass in the next day or...

How to repair seam weld?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Very likely that a patch over it will not work under decent pressure. If it does, you're hired. It may work for awhile but will likely keep...

Hypalon repair kits

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Care to explain your theory behind these thoughts?

Strap slots in diamondplate

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Dude, you have a nice rig. If you dont have a router and feel confident doing it, run it down to DRE and have them rout out a couple slots for you. ...

Sexism on the River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

As a retired outdoor guide, I planned trips, wrangled permits from the Forest Service, drove 15 passenger vans, administered first aid, cooked,...

Discadas?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey Brian I will take one also. Let me know when you are around and I'll swing in. Jim

Lost Paddle at NFC in Idaho

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Howdy, I couldn't find an Idaho forum so I've come to the always reliable buzz. I lost a 200cm powerhouse straight shaft on 6/18/2015 in Juicer on...

Strap slots in diamondplate

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would be most hesitant to use a Dremel tool. Router or jig saw is how I would go. Jim

Discadas?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

[QUOTE=UpThePoudre; Sorry! :D Though I will be honest- shipping was expensive, and one of the wire handles was bent when I got it. So yours...

Eagle River - Edwards to Wolcott RR bridge clearance

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I went down yesterday with about 1800 cfs on the water treatment gauge on my 16'cat. My towers and seat are about 32" above waterline. I followed...

Sexism on the River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks, great tip. I didn't know that.

Slaughterhouse?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The gauge should be the Roaring Fork below Maroon Creek, but for some reason that gauge has been showing "equipment issues" most of the season.... If...

Side Boards

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

How is everyone attaching plywood decking to the frames? I've been looking at doing this, and not sure what would be best, straps, ubolts, or some...

Lost - fishing net

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here I think your post needs reworded: ---Quote (Originally by basinrafter)--- Really nice net got swept out of the boat yesterday on the...

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Does the captain's chair come with a 3 point harness or only a lap belt? Looks like a great deal for the frame & oars alone. ---Quote...

Rafting options advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Upper Taylor for whitewater. Technical class 3. Motor portage and then lower taylor into the gunni down to garlic mikes or further for a long day. ...

How to repair seam weld?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What is the material? It looks like you may be able to put a patch over it.

Ranch Del rio to state bridge

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Fun stretch!!! Mostly flat water and some wave trains. Gets bigger with higher water not not crazy. Pumphouse to Rancho is the bigger stuff.

Hypalon repair kits

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Both are handy to have. The StayBond (2 Part) is better for larger repairs or seems and shore adhesive is good for adding d rings on the fly or...

Sexism on the River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Agreed. Watching my wife row a heavy 18' boat through the GC for three weeks was plenty to convince me that if your boating skill relies on your "big...

Eagle River - Edwards to Wolcott RR bridge clearance

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I was there on Sat. I talked to a guy who took his oar frame raft down that section and said he had clearance but had to get down a little. Sounded...

Side Boards

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Koffler)--- If you go diamond plate, get it sandblasted: Takes the shine out of it. Also scuffing it up, so not as slick....

Rafting options advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Gunnerman, much thanks. I'll call on my way down on Wednesday I really appreciate it. "It's ALL good"

Kitchen box vs. dry box

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by cataraftgirl)--- Here are a few pics of our kitchen over the years. Bonus points if you guess the camps. They are all on the...

Uppr Colorado- State Bridge

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Able to kayak Upper C on Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues, and Wed. let me know if anyone wants to go !

Sexism on the River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Time for a quick rant; Over the past few years I've been lucky to become friends with a group of skilled boaters many of which are young...

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Tempted to pick this up after work, just for the frame and oars. CATARAFT with Frame / Oars (http://missoula.craigslist.org/boa/5644696121.html)...

Running Numbers in a 12' Oar Rig

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks, we decided to run browns...will hit Numbers as you suggested. Thanks and have fun out there!

Discadas?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

No problem - I've always thought that they should cost around $30 - I don't get the $90 price tag of the manufactured brands... You can buy discs...

Whitewater Forum : Ohane - "discovered" a sneaky sieve yesterday

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: ckoontzSubject: Ohane - "discovered" a sneaky sieve yesterdayPosted: 20 Jun 2016 at 8:21amI posted an alert on the river page, not sure if anyone knew about this one or not but I figured it was worth it to try and make sure no one else gets over there. I realize there are sieves all over the place out there but if I can keep one person from getting into this one it's worth it, especiall...

Big T (class 3) Tuesday

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Rich, good paddling with you on Saturday. Have you ran or scouted this section this year? If so, how is the wood and any new potential hazards,...

STOLEN GEAR - women's PFD, helmet, throw bag, etc

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

SAD. PANDA. Someone stole my gear out of the back of my truck. Faded Blue Astral PFD Black/Red WRSI Carbon Helmet Red/Yellow NRS Waist Throw...

Lost Oar Rig San Miguel

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by BruceB)--- Think about calling a local aviation company out of the local airport, probably Montrose, and see if they will...

TBP annual free give-way 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi McFarrel- If you can shoot your sizing and address to info@theboatpeople.com , we will mail you one right out. Maybe let us know what type of...

Source Cleaned and Ready to Serve it Up

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the log cleaning dude. We ran it on Sunday (1st time for me). I thought it was an exciting 20 minutes of wet rock sledding and log...

Stolen Kayak on San Miguel

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Orange Wave Sport ZG stolen from the Ledges take out bridge on the afternoon of 6/19. Has demo mark inscribed on stern. No name in boat😩 Reward if...

Discadas?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here's the first time we used it (photo is not me)- also note this is not the burner I would take rafting. I do recommend getting the lid from...

Eagle River - Edwards to Wolcott RR bridge clearance

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Can anyone give me an estimate on the maximum flow at the Avon WWTP gauge that would allow a full DRE-style fishing frame to pass under the RR bridge...

Side Boards

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would go diamond plate if you can afford it. Zero maintenance. There is a reason that the outfitters for the Grand all have diamond plate side...

Looking for a Rower for the Rogue - Launch 7/2

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We have the boat fully rigged (Wing with frame and boxes - not a POS) and all the gear, all you need is the skills on the oars. Chris

Rafting options advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Your best option is to stop in at the Three Rivers Resort and ask for boating info on the Taylor or Gunnison. The Taylor is very technical class III...

Note to Self: Get a Sharpie and mark all gear

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Do it now, before you forget. And lock that stuff up too. The lost/found/stolen gear is ridiculous. And now someone lost their lock. Hope you all get...

Lost Oar Rig San Miguel

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If your name wasn't on the boat it wasn't stolen, it was found.