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I'm looking to buy an IK and am lost in the sea of online information. There is a Saturn 13' IK for sale locally but I can't find any online reviews....

Outlaw repair

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

NRS Outlaw, tear looks to be just over 18" and goes right to a seam. Will this need an internal patch or will an external suffice? Thanks. Sent...

Self-Support Kayak Dry Bags...suggestions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I really think more smaller bags are preferable to a couple big ones. The 6 liter NRS tuff sacks are great for meals. I like to have one bag...

Dagger GT 7.8

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thank you for your reply. Would you happen to recall any specifics? Is it very unstable? I will be using it as river runner, not much play or surf.

Whitewater Forum : 2016 FITW Cupdate Thread

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: JayBSubject: 2016 FITW Cupdate ThreadPosted: 14 May 2016 at 2:43pmTook a look while driving by - cup full, lower side buried @ 2:30, gauge at 421.Edited by JayB - Today at 2:46pm

Dagger GT 7.8

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Good afternoon, I have the opportunity to purchase a Dagger GT 7.8. I am 5' 7" and 165 lbs. With gear, I would most likely be 175. The specs...

Conejos River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am interested in joining on a conejos or Chama mamma trip next week. Keep me in the loop if you stop posting here. Or Rio Grande wilderness or...

Northgate Sunday 5/15

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thinking about running Northgate tomorrow, looking to share shuttle and company on the river. Anyone interested, or already planning to run? 13'...

Whitewater Forum : Wenatchee Monday

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: kevinhSubject: Wenatchee MondayPosted: 14 May 2016 at 12:49pmAnyone want to swap shuttles?

Cat and gear in the Room of Doom

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi, Dave's recollection is correct. Back in 2000 or 2001, a loose bow line around a fellow's leg, a flipped boat going downstream around the Rock...

Whitewater Forum : Cooper or Entiat

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: runawayjimSubject: Cooper or EntiatPosted: 14 May 2016 at 11:51amAnybody up for a fluffy paddle down either the Cooper or Entiat this afternoon or tomorrow?

2016 Proposed Blue Valley Land Exchange Comments Sought

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hard to picture any swap these guys propose actually being in the public's interest. How does owner ship of the hillside change mule deer habitat?...

Boulder Creek Afternoons

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

While Boulder Creek got some rare early season flow from low elevation run off out of Four Mile Creek, it is not likely to see decent flows until...

In need of a drysuit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have an IR Super Model.XL, one season's use, good shape $550. Has the skirt tunnel, which you wouldn't need, but might help keep resale value. ...

Self-Support Kayak Dry Bags...suggestions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have't bought one in a while, but have always been damp at best in the cheap light sea to summit type stuff. Not sure if its the roll top without...

Do i have the right Kayak size?!?!?!?! Please Help!!!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The main question is: Do you like your Zen? Is it comfortable? Can you make it do what you want it to do? Is it easy to roll? If the answer to...

Westwater at 12000. Any takers?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have not done WW at this flow (12,000). Only done it at 5,000 and 7,000. How does it compare? Looking to run WW after doing R/HT on Monday...

road conditions for Boundry Creek, MF Salmon?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I went up there 3 or 4 years ago, and hand dug out the top of Cape Horn Summit (3 days digging) with an ice ax and shovel so that I could get my crew...

Cat and gear in the Room of Doom

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My maiden voyage into Westwater Canyon was at 14K as at total newbie in a borrowed bucket boat oar rig in '94. (it is still unclear why the owner...

Looking for partners for easy front range backcountry.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the advice. I'm more at a stage that folks who still live where I used to would describe as "fixin' to get ready to." I just want to see...

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- 14' aire cat with all you need for $2000, looks greatAire ocelot - 14 ft cataraft...

Looking for summer paddling buddies around Aspen

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey all, East coast paddler here, comfortable in class III+, would be ok with class IV with the right group. I'll be spending this summer (Late...

Self-Support Kayak Dry Bags...suggestions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've found that roll top Sea to Summit bags don't last very long before they start leaking. I tried putting my First Aid kit in one (which is always...

Brown's canyon Saturday 5/14

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Anticipating being at the hecla takeout around 930-10. Going to drop two boaters off at the put in to save some room. See y'all down there Sent...

Oar locks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

As long as your pin is short enough it will work great inside of a pipe tower. Keyrings and Lynch pins have always scared me and I never use them....

Cat and gear in the Room of Doom

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the images, Sam. Here's another question. Can boaters on another continent use the name or do the Westwater Room advocates claim global...

road conditions for Boundry Creek, MF Salmon?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by lhowemt)--- Jerry do Shuttle companies have to be permitted or licensed or have a bond by the usfs? Sent from my SM-G930V...

Self-Support Kayak Dry Bags...suggestions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That dry bag would work fine. If I was packing clothes or sleeping bag in it, I would wrap that stuff in a thick contractor/compactor garbage bag...

Mesa Canyon @ 1000 cfs ?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the info! Sent from my iPad using Mountain Buzz

Oar locks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You will want threaded locks for DRE towers. A standard size key ring and lynch pins won't allow 360* rotation. Sent from my iPhone using...

Cat and gear in the Room of Doom

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Image: https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/59808_432891646930_5614754_n.jpg?oh=03b4964f9f52d1702a6c2792efd9af46&oe=57D8D7A4 Image:...

Self-Support Kayak Dry Bags...suggestions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yeah, the GC does have a lot of flatwater, I'll grant you that. Westwater, too. And yet these 18 year old dry bags didn't leak. But go ahead, keep...

Mesa Canyon @ 1000 cfs ?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Pleasant float, not much action. Lot's of private property. The only place on the run that is legal to stop is well marked on river left about half...

Self-Support Kayak Dry Bags...suggestions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by landslide)--- 18 years ago, I bought five 10 liter polyurethane coated nylon dry bags from Seal Line. I have used these...

Brown's canyon Saturday 5/14

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Extremeophile)--- I'm planning to paddle the Arkansas Saturday also. I was thinking of doing Browns in the morning and...

Cat and gear in the Room of Doom

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Funnel Falls in the teens is the one that has given me trouble. If you shoot down the tongue and the 5-O wave crests it will stop you in your...

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- 14' aire cat with all you need for $2000, looks great, I believe this boat was on our SF Owyhee trip 2 weeks...