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Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yes, all of the white goodness from heaven is quickly turning to water :cry: . . . . . . time to mow the lawn and start riding the water! :)

Whitewater Forum : File your eComment with FERC today!

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: cbishop1Subject: File your eComment with FERC today!Posted: 13 Apr 2016 at 9:10amHere's what I wrote, Sorry for the slow response JP! Keep pushing buddy! Greetings, I am writing to express my sincere disappointment that a dam is being considered on the Skykomish River near Sunset falls. As a PUD user, I can't help but feel there must be some sort of private interest that stands to gain ...

Conejos River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by gunnerman)--- hey Rojo, we have a small group of Ik's out of Montrose, Co. that plans on coming that way first part of May...

cataract canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks scrsqurrl, my previous statement about Rapid 10 is actually 5, I remember it was early in the canyon, I tried to go right of the current as...

Lightning

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What are your oars made of?..... I used to work on a fishing boat in the North Atlantic. We had carbon fiber gaffs that were stored vertically...

Hell's Canyon Beta

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi trickpony, I have a July 26 Hells permit and also live in Colorado. It's a hell of a drive for a four day trip I agree, that's why I was...

Sotar Legend vs Aire Wave Destroyer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

By lowering the seat you can stretch legs out which helps in bracing and they you can also run shorter towers because your knees can be lower.

Just another WW video

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Very nice! Good example of the Line at Skull. Class II move, Class IV consequences if you don't make it.

Conejos River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by lmyers)--- Although the Conejos and EF San Juan are extremely close as the crow flies, Elwood Pass is very rough and even if...

Where to live based upon river selection

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Ripper)--- Local Texan here that is moving up to the Denver metroplex to join in the tourist trap fun in June. I also...

Just another WW video

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This is our low water trip last year on Skull. I think we only had 2-3 boats go the safe route (left sneak), then folks started steering river right...

Lightning

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I put up up the bimini top and and hope the it will travel through the aluminum poles and down the wet tubes while I am insulated by the air around...

Lightning

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Lebowski)--- I think the boat insulating you from a strike is probably not valid. If lightning strikes your boat, you are...

Conejos River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by abron)--- Scott, I am definitely interested in checking out the pinnacle gorge section. its only @ 3 hrs from santa fe. also...

Sotar Legend vs Aire Wave Destroyer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Check out the attachment. The drop rails he was referring to are the seat bars. They are shaped so that the seat is lower in the frame.

Hell's Canyon Beta

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That is a great time to go. I have done three day trips to Pittsburgh a few times and always regretted it. Take your time and do an extra day at...

John day

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have that week off but not sure about the destination. I have a group talking about the NF John Day, Owyhee if the water is still there, or the...

Trailer question?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'd be concerned it would wear a hole for sure. I'd cut a rung off of the deck if it were mine. You still have plenty of tube support and you don't...

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

White water Raft and Equipment (http://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/boa/5492774348.html)

# of people vs #of boats

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the good advise. The Ik people are capable to row but may want to just float for a couple of the days. All Ik rowers (owners) have a...

Whitewater Forum : sample eComments to FERC

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: tiziakSubject: sample eComments to FERCPosted: 12 Apr 2016 at 10:55pmYou're doing great work JP! Thank you for spearheading this.

Sotar Legend vs Aire Wave Destroyer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

As for the Tempress seat. I notice they want to push you forward. I've started to offset them by rolling them back ( basically like shimming the...

Lightning

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've been through a fair amount on the Jarbidge and Owyhee the times I was there, and we didn't have any close encounters there. Always seemed to hit...

Just another WW video

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've swam skull. In the 12k-13k range. Wasn't rowing.

# of people vs #of boats

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am a pretty easy going guy, but I've been bitten on the ass a few times. I don't want to take someone in my boat I don't already know. I don't want...

Conejos River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

hey Rojo, we have a small group of Ik's out of Montrose, Co. that plans on coming that way first part of May also, to run the upper Piedra, upper...

Looking to join a trip or two

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I struck out on all permits. Looking to join solid boaters on some of the classic river trips. Experienced boater and moderate/a bit wild in most...

Sotar Legend vs Aire Wave Destroyer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Don't they hold to tubes in place? Seems like without the the tubes would roll out from under the frame. Jim

Lightning

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think the boat insulating you from a strike is probably not valid. If lightning strikes your boat, you are the high point. That means the order of...

Frame ideas for RMR storm

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by 802flyfish)--- Just got accepted to yeti pro store so I'm looking to get one that will fit the storm. ---End Quote--- Is...

Flip Videos ??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Cut Bait rapid, Chattahoochee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkAc_ImLcbQ&nohtml5=False

John day

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

No takers at all eh?

Lightning

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would have to agree with dostep that it is probably out of your hands, when it's your time, it's just your time.

Grand Junction 29RD wave has gone missing??!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I saw that the river has jumped up over the weekend and took the dog down to where I remembered the old 29rd wave and it seemed to be totally washed...

Whitewater Forum : sample eComments to FERC

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: sample eComments to FERCPosted: 12 Apr 2016 at 7:15pmBy the way, Since I am subscribed to FERC docket #P-14295, I get an email notification each time a new document is uploaded to the docket. So I get a little chime on my phone every time a comment card or eComment is filed, and subsequently have read most of the comments filed so far, so for those of you who pulled the trigg...

Whitewater Forum : sample eComments to FERC

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: sample eComments to FERCPosted: 12 Apr 2016 at 7:00pmSo that was my first comment, focused on the Existing Protections that should be legally adhered to. This next one is focused on the landslide...I posted pictures of it in the gallery here on PP.

Whitewater Forum : sample eComments to FERC

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: sample eComments to FERCPosted: 12 Apr 2016 at 7:05pm Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street,NE Washington, DC 20426 Re: P-14295 ?Sunset Fall Fish Passage and Energy Project? DLA Dear Ms. Bose and members of the FERC Licensing Team, As you are aware, the landslide at the base of Sunset Falls has been ongoing since 2013 and has claime...

Lightning

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The river is the lowest point in the valley so in theory you should be safer there since lightning seeks the higher points. Regardless, it's out of...

Conejos River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sounds fun to me.

Whitewater Forum : Silly Stilly Watch 2016

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: JoesKayakSubject: Silly Stilly Watch 2016Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 6:50pmShe's low now but some heavy rain coming through. If it comes up anyone up for Wednesday evening Lap?

Whitewater Forum : sample eComments to FERC

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: sample eComments to FERCPosted: 12 Apr 2016 at 6:54pmSo this thread does not cover the actual details on how to file an eComment w/ FERC. See the other thread for that which outlines the process. This thread is devoted to writing the actual eComments, or letters to FERC. ¡---The deadline for filing comments is 4/27/2016---! I have filed two comments with FERC so far, and will...

Whitewater Forum : sample eComments to FERC

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: sample eComments to FERCPosted: 12 Apr 2016 at 6:58pm Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street,NE Washington, DC 20426 Re: P-14295 Sunset Fall Fish Passage and Energy Project Dear Ms. Bose and members of the FERC Licensing Team, I find it unacceptable that Snohomish County PUD in Washington State is proposing a hydro electric project o...

Lightning

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Generally you don't want to be on or near the highest point (mountain top, lone tree in field, only boat on a lake), or in a depression/cave where...

Lightning

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Lightning is a threat on the river, but even more so when you pull closer to the lightning rods(trees) on the bank. I have a lot more to say about...

Sotar Legend vs Aire Wave Destroyer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by GreenWall)--- It is built in our frames for 4 reasons, I am curious to see what the explanation is for why it is done...