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Chit Chat : Flexibility

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: irenenSubject: FlexibilityPosted: 21 Feb 2016 at 10:16pmHey Matt,You might want to try this girl's stretches, the problem is often (for me for sure) that the tightness is not just in the hamstrings, it's in the lower back, which prevents people from flexing from the hips and they hunch instead. Try the first one on this page (should be 'get to the root of tight hamstrings':http://realig...

Whitewater Forum : Solo Boating

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: irenenSubject: Solo BoatingPosted: 21 Feb 2016 at 10:01pmIf dinsdalw wrote a book I would buy it. :)

Deso permit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

As someone who has organized multiple Deso trips, I would wait as long as you can to firm up your list and make the changes beyond the required $25...

new raft advice - sotar or aire

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have seen Maravia rafts that are fully "rough" coated (Val has that green one, right Zach?) and we used it in a raft flipping exercise, it is...

Any beta on WestWater?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

River is clear, it was sunny 60- 65deg and a great trip!! Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

kokopelli nirvana XL self bailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

already seen that, not the same boat, the XL is longer and I am interested in the self bailing model, not the decked model.

GC boat size dilemma

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Will you be carrying the passenger's gear too? Or just the occasional passenger (and their kayak/IK) to help you on some of the flats? Whatever...

Union Chutes plan!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

South platte cleanup is April 23rd at 10 am FYI

Subaru Outback, Subaru Forest, Mazda CX5

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a 1995 Legacy 2.2 5 speed That I've towed my raft with plenty of times. I can get it over the top of Mt. Hood in 4th at 55, and I tow my raft...

GC Lottery Question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

No. Some have 2 permits on the same day. So 24 apps for the day. Yes. Pg 8. ...

Sawyer Oars Bankruptcy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I suspect that many of the rude & arrogant posts on any forum are for just this reason. ---Quote (Originally by johnryan)--- What's the bet...

Subaru Outback, Subaru Forest, Mazda CX5

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I towed my 14' raft rigged for overnight trip from Bend on the Lower Deschutes with a 2011 Forester as an experiment once. 170 horsepower and the...

GC Lottery Question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

In October there are 2 launches per day many days. When looking at last years stats, it shows 25 applications listed 10/30 and 24 applications...

GC boat size dilemma

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I own a very tried and true 14' Vanguard SB, that has done many week long trips. The NRS frame is dialed in, it has > 20 d-rings that are bombproof,...

Sawyer Oars Bankruptcy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by ob1coby)--- Crap, now I feel gross and shitty like I lowered myself to his level. As hard as I try to change myself to be a...

Salt is on the rise.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just got off the salt, great flows and weather. Met up some some great peeps. Launching again for a 5 night trip tomorrow. Carry on talking about...

kokopelli nirvana XL self bailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- I might point out the Nirvana XL self bailing boat I posted a link to is a new boat/shape the for 2016 so I...

Sawyer Oars Bankruptcy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

OK I swore to be helpful from now on 2 months ago. Oby you promised to, but I am not holding to that in greenwalls case. Matt he has changed...

New pump help

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hello in Missoula! I will try and help with your pump dilemma...if you are mainly topping off (and only fully inflating in case of emergency) and...

Guiding Animas 2016?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It's likely every river in the state has the same issue. Acid Mine Drainage and the natural form Acid Rock Drainage occurs state wide. Normally you...

Subaru Outback, Subaru Forest, Mazda CX5

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Shap, You should be fine hauling the raft & light loads on that trailer with an Outback. Since about 2002 I've been towing a modified aluminum...

new raft advice - sotar or aire

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by ob1coby)--- That's cool! What tubes did you decide on? ---End Quote--- 15' WD, probably in RED.

Sawyer Oars Bankruptcy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Aw don't feel bad ob1, some people need a little ripping on to bring them around, who knows, maybe he will come around a bit. Have noticed those...

Whitewater Forum : Advice on Columbia River trip

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jondufaySubject: Advice on Columbia River tripPosted: 21 Feb 2016 at 4:07pmYo dawg, What kind of vessel are you thinking? I recommend canoes for this trip. They are a good tool for unskilled dudes that want to chill hella hard and have fat camps. If you are looking for free flowing sections, there is not a 5 day trip in the state. In Washington, there are several reservoirs on the colum...

Sawyer Oars Bankruptcy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by elkhaven)--- You may be right. He may be here simply to annoy so many folks that the site quits being useful to anyone. A...

Middle fork salmon low water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Cool! Thanks everyone. I talked to the Rangers and you know how they can be at times. So Im glad I asked around. For what it's worth, last year I...

Subaru Outback, Subaru Forest, Mazda CX5

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The Subarus are all equipped with a CVT tranny these days. Major deal breaker for me- and shit for towing. Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain...

Whitewater Forum : Advice on Columbia River trip

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: BrandeauxSubject: Advice on Columbia River tripPosted: 21 Feb 2016 at 3:16pmHello and thanks for getting this far into my post! For my 30th birthday I thought it'd be fun to try and do a leg of the Columbia River. I'm not an experienced Kayaker and neither are the several guys accompanying me. We are able-bodied and aware, not foolhardy types. We're all beginners just trying to have a g...

Glenwood surfwave level

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think 2000 CFS is the lowest I've surfed it. Don't expect much, but worth paddling if you really want to get in the water.

Subaru Outback, Subaru Forest, Mazda CX5

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- Did you read the post, I have a big jacked up pickup for big towing. I am looking at replacing our car and...

Union Chutes plan!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I stopped by the section that was closed last summer between Mississippi and Alameda and they straightened the river back out so there are no longer...

Sawyer Oars Bankruptcy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by johnryan)--- What's the bet that he's having a big laugh over everyone getting worked up over his posts? He's a troll and...

Middle fork salmon low water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Really doesn't look That bad, especially if you go with a good crew of low water boaters. If you don't go, then I'm just gonna have to go up there...

Middle fork salmon low water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by All4ward)--- Won lottery permit for a late August launch. Anyone have any beta what water level would be too low to go? I'll...

Sawyer Oars Bankruptcy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I figure they let it slide because if you give someone enough rope and all that. I doubt there is anyone on this forum who will deal with him because...

Subaru Outback, Subaru Forest, Mazda CX5

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We have researched the 3 vehicles I posted already on capacity ect. Outback has the greatest tow capacity, the forester and mazda cx5 are similar. ...

kokopelli nirvana XL self bailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

In my IK I put a small dry bag up front for the foot brace, and would anticipate doing the same with the packraft depending on how much space there...

Best day or weekend trips from the Front Range

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Boulder Creek Town Run ,Foxton/Waterton,and Upr Eagle /Edwards Mile,are awesome class III day ducky runs,slightly harder if high. Upr.Blue ,Lwr...

kokopelli nirvana XL self bailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That boat looks really sweet! It combines the better attributes of traditional IK's and packrafts,basically a super lightweight short sporty ducky...

New Waka Tuna?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Possibly - New Waka Tuna? - Unsponsored (http://www.unsponsored.co.uk/press/new-waka-tuna/)

Middle fork salmon low water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I ran the MFS last summer, launched on August 12 with around 550 CFS from Boundary Creek. We flew our coolers and a few dryboxes and the majority of...

Let' do the combo-mambo!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I drew an August 30 launch for the main salmon this year. I'm wondering if a fellow buzzard happens to be holding an August 22nd or 23rd middle fork...

Sawyer Oars Bankruptcy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Think a famous auther thet rote stuf abowt rivers said something along the lines of "only narrow minded people have only one way of spelling a word",...

new raft advice - sotar or aire

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I see a lot of outfitters running maravia rafts, but all of them trailer there boats. Moab companies seem to run lot's of 18' maravia's down in Cat....

Salt River Weekend of 02/21

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by AZJefe)--- Don't leave ANYTHING of value in your vehicle or even on your keyring if you have the RockHouse do your shuttle....

Subaru Outback, Subaru Forest, Mazda CX5

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- Anyone have any of these and tow a light raft trailer. Looking to replace the car. We have a fish craft...

Sawyer Oars Bankruptcy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Greenwall was busy running the toughest rivers in the world so I thought I would post his reply[/QUOTE] And there all in Oregon, he doesn't like...