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FOUND: Kayak Paddle in Lyons

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Likely left by a slalom boater on Sunday some time... Would love to get it back to the owner! thx Dan

Where to live based upon river selection

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by BrianK)--- I'm not sure if you are being sarcastic, but either way sorry to call you out. I have no idea if you've been to...

Spar Urethane on trailer deck

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I did a TON of research on deck stains last year. The best products (longevity) are the transparent oil based stains. The Flood brand gets very...

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Paul7)--- NRS and Maravia Self- bailing rafts - $650 http://portland.craigslist.org/grg/boa/5533023392.html Sent from my...

Where to live based upon river selection

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Morgantown, WV should be on any one's list. There's jobs, sports, nightlife, college girls, beer, it's affordable, and people are fairly friendly....

Urethane coatings

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by ob1coby)--- I think Flextuff is the material Sotar uses. I talked to Maravia about two years ago about purchasing some of...

Urethane coatings

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That's hilarious Zach. Reminds me of the day I made a delivery to the National Association of OTR Truckers, and they didn't have a loading dock...

North Platte Flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I don't know that I'd R2 Northagate at spring flows. Some of those holes toward the end can be a little munchy and I'd hate to go in light without...

info - kayaker - grand canyon - no permit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Haha. Sounds about right. Kayaker, no permit, eats your steak, drinks your beer, sleeps with your daughter, gives you a fake name and bolts.

Urethane coatings

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Another good coating is Flextuff 50/90. It is made by Pacific Elastomers. Fun fact of the day....Pacific Elastomers is on the east coast.

Playboat or River Playboat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you desire to be in a standard large playboat, you certainly can do it. As others have mentioned, good posture and paddling will keep you up...

Spar Urethane on trailer deck

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I went with the spar urethane because it is a little harder than spar varnish. That is the theory anyway. Spar varnish uses tung or linseed oil and...

Trailer question?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You could probably put a couple pieces of pipe insulation on the rail. That would provide protection wouldn't it? Would that be too hillbilly.

# of people vs #of boats

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My first permit and wondering a few things. Main trip, 6 day trip, 4: 14 ' boats, 1 14' cat, 1 hardshell, 4 IK. 17-18 people on trip. Shared gear on...

Good pump to inflate an IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by cayo 2)--- Bravo foot pumps work fine and cost apx $30 -$35,might spare your shoulder some wear ...k pump is nice because...

Escalante Creek Snow?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It's barely higher today compared to a similar photo taken 4/9.

Just another WW video

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Chefgallo)--- Great video Alex! Thanks for showing a newbie the lines. I just wish you would have turned around one time so...

Next boat after Axiom 6.9?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you could find an old Prijon Kaituna it's similar to the Axiom and might be a good in between size. It's fast and edgy with good front surfing...

North Platte Flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It was usually my first run of the year because it always comes up before other front range rivers.... drops in may, and comes up again when the...

Urethane coatings

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ive tried googling urethane coatings and all i can come up with is system 6,are there any other coatings out there? I thought i remember maravia and...

Bender in Northern Colorado

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you are still looking for a bender pm me. I have a JD2 hydraulic bender that will bend 6061. In Ft Collins.

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

NRS and Maravia Self- bailing rafts - $650 http://portland.craigslist.org/grg/boa/5533023392.html Sent from my SM-G900V using Mountain Buzz...

Spar Urethane on trailer deck

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by grumper13)--- Cool! I just googled it and it's $50/gal or $195/5 gal....not cheap but not bad, if it's a good product....

Just another WW video

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Another great video Alex. Thanks for sharing. I got a new boat this year and have a late July Middle Fork permit as well. Thanks for getting me...

Class 1-2 run running now 2-3 hour from Denver

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Grizzly and Sho Sho are both accessible and easy right now the only heads up is that sometimes they may have the river closed at the glenwood bridge...

Spar Urethane on trailer deck

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Any type of gloss urethane is not really designed for long-term outdoor exposure, especially in dry climates with harsh sun like those of us in the...

Playboat or River Playboat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

+1 on the aggressive forward body position. I'm 6'4" 205 and paddle the 4Fun. When I get a little lazy and sit up straight the first heavy wave to...

How to remove marks from raft.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

^^^^^ Ya, What the OregonRafter said is a great method. Fail safe.

the saga continues

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

To the Moderators: Did Greenwall actually try to buy advertising on Mt. Buzz? Was he actually banned? If he was banned, what was it actually...

Whitewater Forum : Sky lap tomorrow after 10am

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: CErickson12Subject: Sky lap tomorrow after 10amPosted: 11 Apr 2016 at 5:42pmLooking to get a lap or two in tomorrow on the sky. I get off work at 10am would be able to be out there by 11:30

Old huge inflatable boats

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Bump. tanderson, just sent you a new PM. 7-8 round (well, elongated ...) 33's available in SLC, some w/talc from original packaging still on 'em......

Spar Urethane on trailer deck

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

1-Spar Varnish is better than Spar Urethane 2-Floor/Porch Paint is better than Spar Varnish and quite often can be bought in the...

Identify this Riken?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So my boss has owned several Rikens from this era and said this is a Riken Dodger. I have a 14' Mohawk and it is tapered on both ends.

Where to live based upon river selection

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by BrianK)--- You need to take a trip to Idaho. Idaho is a much better whitewater state than Colorado. ---End Quote--- You...

Conejos River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have been whitewater kayaking on it in recent years, and I wouldn't suggest the upper sections for float fishing.... I assume your referring to the...

Playboat or River Playboat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by DanOrion)--- To your question about getting bitch-slapped in the swirlies...I think you're not keeping an aggressive...

Cross mountain

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've heard that the memorial is there, but I have not seen it. In my 30+ times there you would think I would've seen it by now.

North Platte Flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a solid R2 partner that would run it with me, would be great to have another R2 to run it with. I have a 12' SOTAR ST that I use for R2. We...

Conejos River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Has anyone been float fishing below Platoro Dam on the Conejos in recent years? I'm wanting to check it out with a 10.5fter set up for fishing but...

Verbal Beta, Yuba Gap

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

ayyy nice run and a SICK new set of wheels eh! wrec center part deux?

Playboat or River Playboat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I run a Villain and a Shiva so I am covered on the river but I am wanting to play more. I will work on staying forward more but my face is getting...

Good pump to inflate an IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Bravo foot pumps work fine and cost apx $30 -$35,might spare your shoulder some wear ...k pump is nice because you can top off while you are on the...

Whitewater Forum : **The Skykomish** needs our help

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: **The Skykomish** needs our helpPosted: 11 Apr 2016 at 2:47pmBump. I changed the thread title because I don't need your help- The Skykomish River does. Tomorrow, Tuesday 4/12 at 9:00am-noon: SnoPUD HQin Everett Show your support in Protection of the Skykomish from hydro development. FERC reps will be there, so your attendence could make an impact. Spread the word via facebook...

Whitewater Forum : "Don't Sleep Through The Revolution"

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: "Don't Sleep Through The Revolution"Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 2:55pmCome on out to Everett tomorrow morning. 9am. Show FERC we are opposed to hydro development at Sunset Falls. Then go paddle later :)

FOUND: Red NRS drybag on Bear River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Found a red NRS roll-top drybag in the Black Canyon of the Bear. Tell me what's in it and I'll send it to you.

Cross mountain

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Nice video. Got my ass handed to me in there in a fiberglass kayak 30 years ago. It was a bit higher water, but . . .. Your video still makes my...