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mamba vs zen

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

He he, I've found the mamba to be among the easiest to roll of any boats I've owned -- but then again, I don't find any boats "hard to roll", so it...

Loop Straps for Oar Tethers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Very much appreciate the experienced feedback everyone. I'm leaning toward just securing the spare oar to the frame with side release buckle straps...

Looking for a new cooler

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Can't go wrong with Canyon if you do decide to go spendy(ish). They make a great product, far superior to Yeti in every way including price point...

mean people suck in Ruby Horsethief

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Am I the only one who suspects Jamie D is in bed with Jason? P.S. This story should make everyone give up rafting, and start SUPing.

Dryway, Deerfield River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi All, I am looking for someone or a few folks who know the lines on the dryway to raft it with me. I was a guide down south and recently moved...

Dryway, Deerfield River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi All, I am looking for someone or a few folks who know the lines on the dryway to raft it with me. I was a guide down south and recently moved...

mamba vs zen

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

All the recent creekers are good or bad depending on personal tastes. It will be tough to find either of the two most popular/recent boats out there...

Lower South Boulder Creek is a Heinous Woodfest

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Bummer. Thanks for sharing. I was hoping to get on this run soon. Broken Bridge is a rapid on upper animas. We've always called this one...

Looking for a new cooler

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If I didn't already have an older Canyon Sailor 105, I'd be all over this one. Hangs from cross bar & has strap slots. My experiences with Canyon...

What's the value of these NRS 16 cataract tubes?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

i have a friend that runs these tubes on westwater, and she will be doing a main salmon. cool part about aire boats is that the pvc only holds the...

Loop Straps for Oar Tethers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Loop straps work great, especially if you regularly remove your oars. They are very cheap and very effective. And very simple. Jim

Looking for a new cooler

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Look at the Engel aswell. I have the 123 quarts, its grizzly bear proof, lid is rated for 300 lbs and it about $100 less than the Yeti.

Loop Straps for Oar Tethers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A bowline at each end of a line from oar to tower is the cheapest, simplest, and equally effective (non-self-releasing) option. The idea of the oar...

Main salmon jet boat shuttle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That also makes sense, Sent from my SM-G900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

mean people suck in Ruby Horsethief

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have emergency roadside assistance through my insurance provider for $6/year, it eliminates the 'very expensive tow' from the decision tree. I...

Loop Straps for Oar Tethers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by pearen)--- Oar tethers break a ton. Parachute cord and plastic buckles are a total no-go. Might as well not tether (read:...

Looking for a new cooler

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think he means the bad press about them ripping off Yeti's design, etc. (there is a lot of crap flowing around the facebook ad's that RTIC is...

Main salmon jet boat shuttle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

[QUOTE=Paul7;436305]Showing my ignorance but why a jet boat shuttle vs traditional shuttle? Saves a 9+ hour drive around depending on where you...

Selway June 16th permit holder?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am on the 17th permit and would like to coordinate layover camps. If you hold the 16th or the 18th permit please PM me.

Lower South Boulder Creek is a Heinous Woodfest

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

SBC is basically not navigable currently. There are many issues. I've summarized them below. 1. 3 river wide strainers below moist slot, before...

What's the value of these NRS 16 cataract tubes?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looking at buying these from a friend to use on the MF Salmon late July. Here's what I can tell you about these tubes: - 15+ years old - one...

mamba vs zen

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The Internet can't tell you which one will be right for you. Both are great. Both suck. If you're buying new, the shops will count your demos toward...

Main salmon jet boat shuttle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Showing my ignorance but why a jet boat shuttle vs traditional shuttle? Sent from my SM-G900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Anyone interested in a Deso trip 6/27 through 7/2?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Chefgallo)--- Hey Josh Wish I could do either trip but we are out of town that week. Definitely want to get together for...

Looking for a new cooler

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the replies. Hard to part with the $$ for some of the top end stuff. The RTIC- a lot of bad press..... But thanks. Not sure if I just...

mamba vs zen

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by desertSherpa)--- As in they break or as in they sell quick? ---End Quote--- They break. If you plan on boating class 4 or...

Main salmon jet boat shuttle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yeah, maybe they decided it was OK to run later, or, like you say, with light loads but not fully laden. It was the young woman at 5 mile who told us...

Placing a Drybox

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the great replies. Unfortunately my seat frame height is only about 7.5 in above the floor panel. Need to look at some other...

Lost dagger RPM @ Montrose

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We lost a maroon, black, and white marbled dagger RPM kayak at the Montrose whitewater park yesterday, June 12th. It has very little outfitting and a...

Ladore at 9230

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Flaming Gorge | Water Operations | UC Region | Bureau of Reclamation (http://www.usbr.gov/uc/water/crsp/cs/fgd.html) Early July, they'll be back...

Anyone interested in a Deso trip 6/27 through 7/2?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey Josh Wish I could do either trip but we are out of town that week. Definitely want to get together for some boating again. Had a blast on Yampa....

Anyone interested in a Deso trip 6/27 through 7/2?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey, So I got invited on a Westwater trip on July 4th and since I have the week off I thought it might be cool to do a Desolation and Westwater...

The Boat People

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

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Loop Straps for Oar Tethers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Oar tethers break a ton. Parachute cord and plastic buckles are a total no-go. Might as well not tether (read: all of the entrapment hazard without...

Looking for a new cooler

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I run one of the new Frigidnipple coolers, for 299.00 they are pretty damn good

mean people suck in Ruby Horsethief

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by dirtbagkayaker)--- Nice first post! Hummmm???? I hate to say it but I would have taken the lower camp. I'd would have...