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Russian-style paddlecat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Mike, I will appreciate any comment and any specifics. And will be happy to address any doubts or perceptions. The incredible amount of time...

Sawyer Oars Bankruptcy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

They won't be going away. There are too many people around here who won't use anything else for oars including lots of the drift boat companies....

Permit Denial

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The fundamental problem is that too many people want to go, whether with or without guides. Something needs to be done to either increase supply or...

Best two person fishing frame

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I don't trust word of mouth too much, generally because most boaters on here haven't seen or ran real equipment in the first place. I am more of a...

Russian-style paddlecat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A couple of comments and questions. First, there doesn't seem to be any significant price advantage. If it is going to sell me then it must have...

Best two person fishing frame

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Paul7)--- I like simple lightweight and functional frames I've boated with 'Spider' (a fellow Mt. Buzz member) with this...

Sea Kayak Belize?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

also in Mahler's book" the best book by far on the region's kayaking is the very detailed 'Belize by Kayak',self published by Kirk Barrett,to buy a...

Permit Denial

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jbomb)--- What service do commercials really supply? Only convenience. Every single person doing a commercial trip has the...

Sawyer Oars Bankruptcy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just saw this the other day thought I would share. Looks like Sawyer is going to be going the way of the buffalo. They owe a lot of money to a lot...

Russian-style paddlecat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Len, To be fair, I do not know much about manufacturing inflatables and am probably a poor judge of quality having examined only a few paddle-cat...

Flying Squirrel 95... my full rambling review

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What kind of paddle are you using? I just ordered the 95 today and am looking for a new paddle that pairs nicely with it. Sent from my Z987 using...

Permit Denial

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If those numbers are real, then that looks pretty even to me. I stand corrected on those lotteries.

Rocky Mountain Raft vs NRS Outlaw

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by lncoop)--- Well, I stand corrected. Just looked it up and sure enough, center depth is the same. Wish I could remember who...

Russian-style paddlecat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by k2andcannoli)--- I'll buy a Asian made product, but unless it's $3.50 with free shipping from Taiwan on Amazon. I'm not...

Best two person fishing frame

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by J)--- That is killer! ---End Quote--- Expectations of killer are much different in Colorado then Oregon!

Permit Denial

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by tanderson)--- I completely agree that there needs to be permit control to prevent insane crowds. Perhaps a 50/50...

Best two person fishing frame

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Riverboat Works)--- Attachment 10996 (http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=10996) This has...

Trying to find a song

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That is it. Thank you very much. I have been racking my brain.

Sea Kayak Belize?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sounds like you have tried some outfitters and they want you to go with them..very expensive...I know you can /could rent sea kayaks in Caye Caulker...

Permit Denial

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jbomb)--- What service do commercials really supply? Only convenience. Every single person doing a commercial trip has the...

Russian-style paddlecat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by MikeSLC)--- I think they are manufactured in Ukraine. They do not appear to be as refined as other second tier imports...

Rocky Mountain Raft vs NRS Outlaw

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by 802flyfish)--- I asked if there was any difference at all between 15 and 16 and he said they didn't do anything because they...

Opinions Wanted: Lifetime Warranties w/ Outdoor Gear

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My wife's North Face snow boot completely came apart the whole rubber bottom half ripped off of the leather upper. These are not warranteed but for a...

Hipcamp!?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hipcamp is a great idea. I've met the founder of the site a few times. Great people who believe in what they are doing. They started by providing...

Permit Denial

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

As an economist who has done research on optimal permit allocation I feel it is my responsibility to play devils advocate to some of the self...

Recommendations for rafting with young kids?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have an 11 year old who's been on the water since he was 18 mos and an almost 2 year old whose first trip was 5 days on the Juan at 6 weeks old. ...

Best two person fishing frame

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Attachment 10996 (http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=10996) This has become the most popular 2-person rig we have ever...

Rocky Mountain Raft vs NRS Outlaw

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I asked if there was any difference at all between 15 and 16 and he said they didn't do anything because they were happy with the design. The cost...

Salt Shuttle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Any tips for funding someone to do a Salt Shuttle this weekend? We know about the Rock House but they are not picking up their phone. Or anyone else...

Four Rivers Results Posted

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think old people (me) should get to enter each lottery twice so we could lose twice as often. My wife thinks I am getting senile after hearing me...

Permit Denial

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Its not the FS that you talk to. Its the campers. Get a spot and start meeting the private parties. I have never waited more than 3 days to get...

Sea Kayak Belize?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am looking into taking a trip to Belize and would like to do a self guided Sea Kayaking trip. I know several guide companies offer them but I am...

Fastest GC non-moto RAFT descent

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Stiff N' Wett)--- That is an amazing book. A few weeks ago a guy from Colorado did the GC in 34 hrs. I wonder if they will...

Presidential race 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It's all decided by the time anyone counts my vote in Idaho. Sent from my SM-G900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Rocky Mountain Raft vs NRS Outlaw

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've owned both a 14' RMR and a 14' Outlaw. I'd only add the following nuances to the previous review: *The Outlaw appeared to have more attention...

Blown Baffles

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by zbaird)--- While you are at it, life jackets are only needed if you swim, so stay in the boat, dont flip and you could raft...

Recommendations for rafting with young kids?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Pick easy river miles, give yourself time to stop at cool stuff, like awesome swimming holes and cool beaches. Days that went bad for us usually...

Timberline SWR class?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sawatch Rescue is offering Rescue 3 International and ACA private boater and river guide specific swiftwater rescue courses. Each having more than...

Rocky Mountain Raft vs NRS Outlaw

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by 802flyfish)--- I just bought a 2016 forester XT. Towing as a measly 1,500 lbs. I'm skeptical about going bigger because I...

San Juan River- Navajo Unit Spring Ops Forecast

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'll do my best to update you monthly or so with the most recent forecast for the spring peak release. It will likely change with evolving snowpack....