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MFS Preseason vs. Cache la Poudre

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 11-01-2015 at 13:27

I don't think this subject has been posted before and may be mainly for CO front rangers who have experience with both rivers. I have been invited...

Blaster Modification

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 11-01-2015 at 10:38

Re: Homemade blasters: ##41 HS drill propane into the throat of a 2.5" to 3/4" bell reducer un regulated makes a mighty fine burner. output 200000...

Gaco Neoprene Coating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 11-01-2015 at 10:18

Another option is a flex polyurethane atop the neoprene; wonderful stuff on old boats

$75 Project Maravia

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 11-01-2015 at 10:08

Another option is to coat the entire boat with a 40d flex polyurethane. 2 gallons will add 15 lbs to the base weight. It wouldn't do any thing for...

Worst deals out there.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 11-01-2015 at 09:30

Pretty nice boat with what looks like a nice bimini top not saying its worth the asking price but yours better be gold plated if you think it's worth...

Whitewater Forum : Middle middle

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 11-01-2015 at 07:27

Author: JaythomasneelySubject: Middle middlePosted: 01 Nov 2015 at 7:27amOn my way back from der town this morning, anyone keen on a middle middle lap at around 11?

Whitewater Forum : Pilchuck response team

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 11-01-2015 at 07:14

Author: jonlcrainSubject: Pilchuck response teamPosted: 01 Nov 2015 at 7:14amIf anyone heads out to Pilchuck take some photos in the upper section for the new guidebook!!!

Whitewater Forum : High water park and play

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 11-01-2015 at 07:12

Author: water wackoSubject: High water park and playPosted: 01 Nov 2015 at 7:12amWhat level did you have?

Whitewater Forum : High water park and play

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 11-01-2015 at 06:32

Author: NateWSubject: High water park and playPosted: 01 Nov 2015 at 6:32amThe wood situation wasn't too terrible by Rodeo hole. Only a few decent sized pieces came down when we were at the river right wave at drunkards (aka jacuzzi wave). Hawaii 5.0 looked pretty nasty, not sure it will be back like it was last fall. Peshastin looked like it was as much mud and wood as it was water. When we we...

Elbow Pain and Cobra Locks - Some observations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 11-01-2015 at 05:51

---Quote (Originally by DoStep)--- Braces, ice, ibuprofen, and changing oar locks are no match for elbow-area pain in which decades have been spent...

Help me understand this Grand Canyon Heli rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 11-01-2015 at 05:30

Umm, Moe, I don't think alcohol or anything else mentioned in your post had anything to do with the original post, any part of the discussion, or any...

Worst deals out there.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 11-01-2015 at 04:38

If this boat is worth 7000 then my cat is worth at least 20,000 SWEET RIG, 14'6" Cataraft (http://denver.craigslist.org/boa/5236899153.html)

Elbow Pain and Cobra Locks - Some observations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 11-01-2015 at 04:11

I'll take those Cobras if your still thinking of getting rid of them. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Whitewater Forum : High water park and play

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 11-01-2015 at 03:31

Author: water wackoSubject: High water park and playPosted: 01 Nov 2015 at 3:31amThe play run is getting some love, hopefully the wood stops coming down by the time I get there.

Whitewater Forum : High water park and play

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 11-01-2015 at 03:24

Author: water wackoSubject: High water park and playPosted: 01 Nov 2015 at 3:24amNo idea. It was Ottawa sized when I saw it last, probably bigger.. I was scared. Yesterday you could just make out the big rocks on either side making the pinch, but at 70k there was a nice big grey tongue pushing through, no wave. And the rocks were flushing pourovers.

Royal Gorge - Sunday - 11/1/15

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 11-01-2015 at 00:16

See you there Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Gaco Neoprene Coating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 11-01-2015 at 00:10

Like I said before, we did not use without thinning....I'm pretty sure they did before me but it blistered. Never for pin holes or wear spots. We...

Whitewater Forum : High water park and play

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-31-2015 at 23:08

Author: kurleSubject: High water park and playPosted: 31 Oct 2015 at 11:08pm Originally posted by water wackoCable Wave was a was, but I think around 40k or a little lower on the main should make it niiice. anyone actually surf on this mythical creature? sounds enticing!

Royal Gorge - Sunday - 11/1/15

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-31-2015 at 23:01

Where and when are you meeting? I'd like to get in the gorge tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Portable water heater/hot tub

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-31-2015 at 22:31

---Quote (Originally by FrankC)--- You can use an empty bucket boat as the hot tub. ---End Quote--- Just make sure you roll it up and pack it out...

Whitewater Forum : sauk on sat and sunday

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-31-2015 at 21:08

Author: plumb328Subject: sauk on sat and sundayPosted: 31 Oct 2015 at 9:08pmHeading to the sauk if anyone wants to meet let me know

Whitewater Forum : Middle middle

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-31-2015 at 20:43

Author: tiziakSubject: Middle middlePosted: 31 Oct 2015 at 8:43pmThat was totally sick

Gaco Neoprene Coating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-31-2015 at 20:39

Fabric will be way cheaper than the paint.

Whitewater Forum : Middle middle

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-31-2015 at 20:33

Author: daveSubject: Middle middlePosted: 31 Oct 2015 at 8:33pmSo, I got my plumbing fixed and thought I would do a quuck MM run today. I parked at Aframe and put in solo for a shorter run. I thought it was atound 5 to 8 k max. Well, I thought I was going to die but precious experiance at high water said to stay in the middle. I blew by the takeout about 20 min later and barley maid it off. I f...

Whitewater Forum : Sultan Release 11/1

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-31-2015 at 20:25

Author: kevinhSubject: Sultan Release 11/1Posted: 31 Oct 2015 at 8:25pmWhoa This is awesome. Does it work better to set shuttle before getting to the dam? Looks like it would save a bunch of time. Anyone want to meet me in sultan before the release to set shuttle? 972-971-7218

Whitewater Forum : Tilton in/gauge not updated

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-31-2015 at 20:00

Author: imageAKSubject: Tilton in/gauge not updatedPosted: 31 Oct 2015 at 8:00pmIts clear of wood i was on it yesterday at 2500 and everything was good!

oar locks vs pins and clips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-31-2015 at 19:21

just found the other 5 pages of this discusion Sorry for beating a dead horse

Whitewater Forum : High water park and play

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-31-2015 at 19:14

Author: EllingferdSubject: High water park and playPosted: 31 Oct 2015 at 7:14pmis there eddy service

Whitewater Forum : Green Sunday to be at 5k

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-31-2015 at 18:54

Author: plumb328Subject: Green Sunday to be at 5kPosted: 31 Oct 2015 at 6:54pmI want to go down the Green. Never been. anyone up for going

Whitewater Forum : High water park and play

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-31-2015 at 18:51

Author: water wackoSubject: High water park and playPosted: 31 Oct 2015 at 6:51pmCable Wave was a was, but I think around 40k or a little lower on the main should make it niiice.

Whitewater Forum : Green Sunday to be at 5k

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-31-2015 at 18:42

Author: kebm1979Subject: Green Sunday to be at 5kPosted: 31 Oct 2015 at 6:42pmI can't go tomorrow, but the Green should be around 5k for the next couple of days.Glad we are getting some rain.k

The State of the Art in Telemark

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-31-2015 at 18:42

I'd say that the type is more dependent on the type of skiing you will be doing than whether you are alpine or telemark. Backcountry? Inbounds? ...

Gaco Neoprene Coating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-31-2015 at 18:37

Thanks guys, useful insight. The boat is vulcanized neoprene, a 95 dib. I bought if of a retired guide that practically stole (got cheap) from the...

oar locks vs pins and clips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-31-2015 at 18:28

I row with a couple of fellows that swear by pins. I use oar locks. We have had multiple discusions on the subject. I just wanted to get some...

Whitewater Forum : Wenatchee Sunday?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-31-2015 at 18:12

Author: scott_hasSubject: Wenatchee Sunday?Posted: 31 Oct 2015 at 6:12pmAnyone going be out there?

The State of the Art in Telemark

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-31-2015 at 18:09

Good thought about the cores weakening, Catwoman. Our existing stuff is mounted with G3 Targas, and I "think" the hole pattern is the same for the...

Best maps for your local rivers.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-31-2015 at 17:36

How about another direction for the topic. I find the best river maps are the ones I make myself and add notes to over the years. I find for the most...

oar locks vs pins and clips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-31-2015 at 17:10

---Quote (Originally by curtis catman)--- Let's hear the good and the bad ---End Quote--- Oarlocks good.. pins and clips bad!!

Hockey helmet for kayaking?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-31-2015 at 16:51

HH with a cage makes sense, but without one why bother? A simple full cut predator would offer same coverage.....one thing I don't think has been...

Middle Park spring stoneflies

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-31-2015 at 16:08

I have a friend who guides on the Smith- you simply haven't hit it right. It can be epic Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Gaco Neoprene Coating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-31-2015 at 14:36

For wear spots like the guide seat you would be much better off with a professionally installed wear patch. It will last longer, look better, and...

Whitewater Forum : Sultan Release 11/1

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-31-2015 at 14:04

Author: okeefeSubject: Sultan Release 11/1Posted: 31 Oct 2015 at 2:04pmFrom the flow study: lowest boatable flow: 300cfs lowest acceptable technical trip: 450cfs lowest optimal technical trip: 600cfs transition between technical and standard trip: 750cfs lowest optimal standard trip: 900cfs transition between standard and big water boating: 1000cfs lowest optimal bigwater boating: 1200cfs highe...

Help me understand this Grand Canyon Heli rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-31-2015 at 13:56

Phillip touched on a few things I see and believe. It made me think of what I thought trips may think of to check themselves. I don't believe I am...

Gaco Neoprene Coating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-31-2015 at 13:42

By salty, I mean wayne23, who says he used it on Green River and Leyland boats, which were vulcanized neoprene. Leylands probably date back to the...

Gaco Neoprene Coating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-31-2015 at 12:23

Soooooo salty ;) How would this compare to urethane, like the system 6 mentioned above, it's a paint too and it's thin, even after a few coats,...

Whitewater Forum : Stilly?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-31-2015 at 10:48

Author: JoesKayakSubject: Stilly?Posted: 31 Oct 2015 at 10:48amThe levels this morning (7.5 - 8) looked great. But now that it's shooting up to 12 feet.... uh... Be safe out there!

Whitewater Forum : Middle middle

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-31-2015 at 10:17

Author: FLUIDSubject: Middle middlePosted: 31 Oct 2015 at 10:17am10k is awesome and not too high there are some really fun big wave trains ... It goes higher and is big but clean, the real issues at these flows is wood coming down stream with you ? Also at 4,000 and above he SF snoqualmie section below twin falls is really good at high flows like this .... I'll be out there somewhere today

Whitewater Forum : Stilly?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-31-2015 at 10:06

Author: snowplowerSubject: Stilly?Posted: 31 Oct 2015 at 10:06amTrevor wants to get on Silly Stilly. Give a call 425-387-4016