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Playboat footwear?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Size 7 NRS 3mm booties Size 8 NRS Desperado Sock size 9 Loyak Compare: Image:...

new dagger nomad

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Interested to see if the new 8.6 is a good fit for someone who felt like the 8.5 was just the right size or if it boats smaller Sent from my...

What size cataraft do I need?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If I cant fish 2 people on it, I wouldnt be interested in it. But the brand new Outcast pac1200 are set up and meant to fish 2 people, so Im guessing...

Arizona play boating?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks to both you for the ideas. Keep them coming if anyone has others. I defiantly have the creek boats with me too. My 11 year old daughter is...

DownRiverEquipment Vs. River Boatworks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I use the old...."Well, this is our vacation, afterall. If you think of it like that, it's cheap!" Has worked so far Sent from my SM-N900V using...

new dagger nomad

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Large is due in sometime early February. Medium in mid-March and the small in April What specs exist are listed on our product page here:...

What size cataraft do I need?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I had a 13'x19" Sotar Coho- and it sucked when loaded down. I'm a big guy- but it's a night and day difference on my 14'x23" with the same tube...

DownRiverEquipment Vs. River Boatworks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I was referring to the boat expense rationization. A key skill for a married dude to posess. Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Presidential race 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Everyone is entitled to an opinion, certainly but I side with Bertrand Russell "I think that in general, apart from expert opinion, there is too much...

Bear Creek 2015

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I can help with log removal. I don't have any actual tools - saw, etc - but I'm happy to lend a hand if anyone is feeling motivated.

new dagger nomad

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

anybody got one yet? sizing?

What size cataraft do I need?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Unless I r-2 my 11' cat, 2 people total would over load it, the outcast is just 2' longer then that. Cats usually have less carrying capacity for...

Whitewater Forum : Jack's Pass?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: huckin harmsSubject: Jack's Pass?Posted: 28 Jan 2016 at 2:34pmProbably not getting over Jacks till Spring. Even then the NF road to Drumbeater has been trashed. Multiple debris slides means road repairs will have to be made. You should be able to make it upto Trout though as County has been active fixing the washout 2miles up from Index.

Nex-Gen Pro-Loks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Saw the oars recently- their lightness is REALLY impressive. I'd like a set for day trips- they're not getting on my multiday rig in favor of my...

The Buzz's new look!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by RutRow)--- any solutions to this one. In the past I beleive alot of people were like me you looked in the view without...

Arizona play boating?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

In my limited experience boating in AZ the best play feature I saw was a river wide wave/hole on the Page Springs to Cornville stretch of Oak Creek....

What size cataraft do I need?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

you won't be taking any passengers on that outcast. I'm sure it'd be a fun one man boat though. they sell those things in every sporting goods store...

Bear Creek 2015

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We need to cut the trees out of the dam this winter.

Whitewater Forum : BC migration this w/e-- Paddle w us?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: BC migration this w/e-- Paddle w us?Posted: 28 Jan 2016 at 2:08pmI don't know if I'd go so far as to stay home. Look at the forecast graphs of stuff around here. There should be something good to run any way you slice it. Regardless of whether you come down or not, I got a little homework assignment for ya. If you truly are a passionate river runner, you will take a few minut...

Whitewater Forum : Stolen Red Nomad

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Stolen Red NomadPosted: 28 Jan 2016 at 2:00pmYup. Use it in a lake for, like, 5min till they get bored. Dude having had about 5 kayaks stolen from me by now, this is a sore subject. I'd love to get all Clint eastwood on some punks ass for stealing a boat. Howsabout I boof on your face, PUNK? (Insert Clint Eastwood Grimmace here) savethesky.org sign the petition. Did that? coo...

Whitewater Forum : Swift Water Class II Friday...

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Swift Water Class II Friday...Posted: 28 Jan 2016 at 1:23pmLooks like I'm forming a plan to paddle some Swift Class I-II tomorrow (Sfk Stilly below Granite Falls). Flows look like they are going to ramp down fast. This is part of a series of high water lowland runs My buddy and I are doing, and I want to invite people to join. Here's the deal though- make sure you read this i...

Nex-Gen Pro-Loks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Has anybody used the complete Pro-Lok, edge oars, and blades setup in whitewater? I'm in the market for a new oar setup and was wondering how the...

Arizona play boating?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Park and play is a little different down here. All the best features I know are not near where you parked-at any level. The winery waves on lower Oak...

DownRiverEquipment Vs. River Boatworks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you've got the cash to drop on a balls out frame, either company will do you right. Since you mentioned that you are relatively new to...

What size cataraft do I need?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Outcasts are great boats made by Aire. That one would be a good single person rig that you can load and operate by yourself.

Whitewater Forum : Jack's Pass?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: franzhornerSubject: Jack's Pass?Posted: 28 Jan 2016 at 12:47pmIs it open for access to Galena?

Whitewater Forum : Jack's Pass?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Jack's Pass?Posted: 28 Jan 2016 at 12:59pmI doubt it. But it did just dump a bunch of rain up there... Harms?

Playboat footwear?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by bystander)--- The Freestyle. The ones you linked. I might have to check out the Desperado next time I buy footwear. Their...

What size cataraft do I need?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would second getting an adjustable frame to start, then you can set up how you want, run it for season or 2, to make sure you like it, then use it...

DownRiverEquipment Vs. River Boatworks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Apparently, Mattman's married..... Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Whitewater Forum : Thursday run

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Mauler!Subject: Thursday runPosted: 28 Jan 2016 at 10:45amI'm headed up for a sky lap around 12:30.

Playboat footwear?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by soggy_tortillas)--- Are you saying that you have the Freestyle or the Desperado? ---End Quote--- The Freestyle. The ones...

What size cataraft do I need?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sounds like a 14' cat would be a good size for you, though I wonder how well you could fish 3, most guides I see have two fishermen, which looks more...

Whitewater Forum : Thursday run

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: outdoorjunkie88Subject: Thursday runPosted: 28 Jan 2016 at 10:36amanyone up for an afternoon run on the sky or middle middle. I'm also planning on the sky for friday morning

Playboat footwear?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have size 10 Adidas Climacools in a medium Jed with a foot block. They've been good shoes for 3 seasons but I think it's probably time to retire...

What size cataraft do I need?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

@ Greenwall, I really think that frame is sweet and all, but what do you think about the orange color? Would that spook fish? Anyway, you...

Great Beginner Floats for Fly Fishing in Colorado

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The Eagle from the water treatment plant/Edwards all the way down to the Colorado/Dotsero....several put in/take out options/sections...upper...

What size cataraft do I need?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by boicatr)--- 3 bites actually. And one that returned for the bait. ;) ---End Quote--- Sounds like someone has replaced one...

Playboat footwear?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by peterholcombe)--- . My wife and daughter have Loyaks and love them. ---End Quote--- More proof that girls think they're...

A Vuong River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Such a lovely shade of green

Great Beginner Floats for Fly Fishing in Colorado

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks man- any time there are landowner issues I'm doubly cautious before I dive in to an unknown piece of water. Don't want to further complicate...

Whitewater Forum : Class 3 Wednesday

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: megspkSubject: Class 3 WednesdayPosted: 28 Jan 2016 at 7:24amWe did the lower Sky.

Whitewater Forum : Class 3 Wednesday

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: LisaFSubject: Class 3 WednesdayPosted: 28 Jan 2016 at 6:59amBut where did you go?

Public Comment Needed For Upper Ark!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thay said last night there would be one more meeting tonight at the REI store in Denver.

The Buzz's new look!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So if you read through a post on page 3 and then later click on the same title from the home page it should take you directly to page 3 where you...

What size cataraft do I need?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My angler station comes off- along with the large cooler which serves as their seat. I leave them at home when I am solo. I can anchor and fish and...

Great Beginner Floats for Fly Fishing in Colorado

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have waded the lower Taylor- seemed tight and technical for an oar boat. Can you compare the relative difficulty to one of the Ark sections you...

The Buzz's new look!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So if you read through a post on page 3 and then later click on the same title from the home page it should take you directly to page 3 where you...

Great Beginner Floats for Fly Fishing in Colorado

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Very surprised no one mentioned the lower Taylor or lower East for fishing floats....both are excellent. Also, if you come to fish the Ark I would...

DownRiverEquipment Vs. River Boatworks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Kurt at RBW is great. They built a frame and put together a package with a Hyside raft that was perfect. Good guys. I've also had really good...