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DIY helmet

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I wouldn't suggest it, but my research leads me to believe it would likely work for awhile... "The shell for inexpensive helmets is just stamped...

Escalante Creek Snow?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I was just looking into the possibility of one of my favorite creeks in the state running this year. Escalante Season! The closest SNOTEL site I...

Groover using 40mm ammo cans?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What are you thinking for a holding tank? Or just planning to use the ammo can strait up? Would be nice to come up with a smaller groover for the...

Pulled a Chama permit - Oh Crap!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Durfee77)--- I don't have a groover, but I poop a lot and love the Chama...I could certainly help make sure the groover(s)...

DIY helmet

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A helmet is not the place to try and save money. If you think your head only deserves $30 worth of protection, more power to you.

Next boat after Axiom 6.9?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would like to second what fat man z said. I think your son would love a fun series. Given that he liked the axiom and knowing your style of river...

Please don't trash the Grand Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Roguelawyer)--- . . . and here I was thinking they looked like they were from Boulder. ---End Quote--- Same thing.

Pulled a Chama permit - Oh Crap!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I don't have a groover, but I poop a lot and love the Chama...I could certainly help make sure the groover(s) is/are full after a short 2 day trip...

Worst deals out there.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

16' Hyside XT Pro Complete Whitewater Raft, Frame and Trailer (http://denver.craigslist.org/boa/5480503451.html) So what do you think, did DRE see...

DIY helmet

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That is a Bell brand helmet. It should take a few knocks. Maybe a neoprene helmet liner will help it fit once you gut out the fabric material. ...

Ruby Horsethief camping now through Rec.gov

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

$50 a night for 6+ people?! I can get a crappy hotel room with a shower and basic cable for that price. Those pit toilets better be spotless!

Owyhee River "Widowmaker Section" road access

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The Soldier creek road was pretty mushy a couple weeks ago when we did it, but it tends to have a good base even when wet. 4wd required. The crossing...

Ruby Horsethief camping now through Rec.gov

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

BLM site says it ends in September ---Quote--- A permit is also required October through April. Only the transaction fee will be charged...

What did I buy?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looks like a pack of four blue colored pencils. Sent from my SM-G386T using Mountain Buzz mobile app

River in a forest...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

No permit- but a very short season until it bones out. Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Ruby Horsethief camping now through Rec.gov

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

$50 a night for a group of 6?! Somebody wanna splain that one?! Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Please don't trash the Grand Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

They can't be from Boulder, no self respecting person from Boulder drinks any beer but micro brews.:rolleyes: They could be from Lafayette, we drink...

Whitewater Forum : Minimum Green Gorge Levels

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: runawayjimSubject: Minimum Green Gorge LevelsPosted: 07 Mar 2016 at 8:47pmI just ran the lower gorge for the first time in years this past weekend and there was great play the whole way down (maybe even better than the upper gorge at ~1800)... just sayin'

Whitewater Forum : Minimum Green Gorge Levels

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: iron monkeySubject: Minimum Green Gorge LevelsPosted: 07 Mar 2016 at 8:50pmYeah, what have all ya'll PNWers got against play boats? And if there was such a thing as too low oh no, I might break a paddle, you could always leave the paddle in the car. Power Paws?

Oar Locks, Springs, and washers...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by caverdan)--- I'm a big fan of Cobra's. They give you a lot more dip than the small horned locks do. I've ran over my...

Owyhee River "Widowmaker Section" road access

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Try Robin @ Owyhee River Shuttles. 541-586-2352. She may be able to give you a road update....and take care of your shuttle if you don't already...

Groover using 40mm ammo cans?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a bunch of 40's for my 14 footer. How many terds can you hold in there. I'd love to find out if there is a formula for space the park service...

Outfitting my Legend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You must be seriously jonesin' for some water! I remember the day I got my Sotar care package (round boat) - it was out, set up and on the river in...

Next boat after Axiom 6.9?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Check out the Jackson 2Fun kayak. I think your son could easily transition from the Axiom into a 2Fun. My 13 year old (5'9", 120lbs) son has been...

Outfitting my Legend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I don't recall what length I ordered. You have 4 mount points on your tubes- front and rear will need slightly longer straps to reach and...

Pulled a Chama permit - Oh Crap!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Even infrequent trips need a groover, takes 3 minutes and 5 bucks to clean an eco safe. Spend the $ 200 and quit throwing plastic bags of crap in...

Oar Locks, Springs, and washers...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by caverdan)--- Do you have a link to your titanium oar locks? They sound interesting. ---End Quote--- Ya I would like to...

The Rain in California is

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Awesome! Radical play boating was had on the American River this weekend! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCShnt8agvY

Whitewater Forum : Minimum Green Gorge Levels

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: daveSubject: Minimum Green Gorge LevelsPosted: 07 Mar 2016 at 6:04pmTry getting out of the big creek boats and run the Green like its meant to be run....in a play boat! Then, the low water wont kick your ass and you can practice more precise boat control and technique. Sorry creek boaters, low water on the Green is not for you. It is an absolutley spectacular river at lower levels, the ...

Odyssey Raft material

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Its all about the glue. If you use Stabond, the glue bonds to the material on both sides and it is the glue bonding to itself so that would work...

DIY helmet

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The only thing I have been told is that bike helmets and whitewater helments are made of different types of plastic. Bike hellments are meant to be...

Jarbidge/Bruneau Shuttle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

PM sent. Is the Jarbidge running or is the water coming from the West Fork Bruneau? Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Pulled a Chama permit - Oh Crap!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Make that 2 groover. It seems your poop problem has been solved. I'd take that deal n crawfish, then drill that ole devil in the ass.

Next boat after Axiom 6.9?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Do you have the ability to demo a few boats at a local shop? Try out a few if you can. Several brands make river running playboats.

Illinois Shuttle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Try Affordable Shuttle, Orange Torpedo, or Galice. If they have a Rogue or Illinois shuttle already going on the date you are looking at it would...

Outfitting my Legend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Osseous)--- You can spiral the loop straps to keep them away from your tubes- And there are 1/2 as many to deal with....

Please don't trash the Grand Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Randaddy)--- They look like they're from Oregon.... ---End Quote--- . . . and here I was thinking they looked like they...

Illinois Shuttle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Did anyone follow up on this?

Groover using 40mm ammo cans?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

No guarantee, but this size should work in a SCAT machine. I had a friend do a 50cal ammo can in a SCAT machine after a kayak trip. As always bring...

DIY helmet

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

DIY helmet , OK seems like the last thing anyone should try a DIY job on but he's what I wanted to do : I want to take this cheap full face helmet...

Next boat after Axiom 6.9?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Buzzards, My son has outgrown his Axiom 6.9. We are looking for the next boat. I am here looking for suggestions. He really liked the Axiom 6.9. We...

Outfitting my Legend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Neill.....seems like an ok aftermarket fix, but use a spray spar varnish to touch up, not the stuff he was using. This is what Sawyer uses and is...

Need a ride from Copper Mtn to Palisade Friday 3/11

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

it's actually for a friend of mine visiting our great state from the West Coast, so if you're put off by what a jerk i was years ago on this here...

Raft material

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Its all about the glue. If you use Stabond, the glue bonds to the material on both sides and it is the glue bonding to itself so that would work...

BULT helmet camera

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by JIMM)--- https://youtu.be/MH7NM_ZaOl0 Heres another clip using the BULT.I think its fine for recreational non...

Oar Locks, Springs, and washers...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Cobras are great oar locks. We could debate this up and down the river. I use titanium. I opens up lets the oar go and springs back. No fixing at...

Outfitting my Legend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Neill....this is very important as it can create issues!!! Make sure that your Sawyer Square-Tops do NOT have rope wrap on them and that you have...