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Devil's River in a Raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Would you consider another floater with gear?

Whitewater Forum : Class 3 Wednesday

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: megspkSubject: Class 3 WednesdayPosted: 28 Jan 2016 at 12:50amSorry! Ended up leaving later than planned by 1.5 hours!

Devil's River in a Raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Nice trip info on southwestpaddler.com. listed in conjunction with the Rio grande.

What size cataraft do I need?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I move mine around buy my self. It involves draging. Tubes weigh 60lbs together depending on manufacture. Frame will weigh 100-200lbs depending...

A Vuong River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Some nice tasty bits I drove by yesterday...flow maybe 800 cfs? Image:...

DownRiverEquipment Vs. River Boatworks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

RBW is conveniently located in the heart of the Upper Ark. I just picked up a new frame from them myself. My experience with them is that they stand...

Bear Creek 2015

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So No Scout Falls is Hobbit Hole? The willows and manky drops are so continuous that I think I need to boat that section another five or six times to...

What size cataraft do I need?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have set up alot of fishing cats , hundreds. I actually prefer to fish from a cat in technical water. They can get sluggish if you overload them....

DownRiverEquipment Vs. River Boatworks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

After doing some more research on it all, it doesn't seem to be that large of a difference. It's confusing bc they show you everything in the...

Playboat footwear?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Loyaks should work great. The other day I went from creeking to my playboat (2016 Rockstar L) and forgot to swap to my booties, long story. Ended up...

What size cataraft do I need?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think you should look at a 13'-14' raft, not a cataraft. The more substantial frame on the cat will make it heavy. I usually see fishermen in...

Arizona play boating?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Headed to Arizona soon. Are there any good play boating spots? Park and play or river runs with good playboating? If so please let me also know...

Raft logo or decal

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've seen mentioned here before "Krylon Fusion" - I'm sure with a stencil and some of that, you can do alright.

Playboat footwear?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I know what shoe you're talking about but booties are more flexible in my opinion then a shoe bottom I use nrs comm 3 style in my play boat and I...

Great Beginner Floats for Fly Fishing in Colorado

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the responses on both of my posts Osseous. I'm over in the DTC area but get out fishing just about every week. Would love to share the...

Peak Flows on the Ark?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

2015 peaked at 5170, estimated because the gauge broke that day. Brown's was pretty cool at 5 grand! Also it's "Hecla", just in case you put it in...

Grand Speed Record May B Shattered Today

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

One of the articles talking about this quoted one of the guys who is an experienced guide of 12 years on the Grand Canyon that “It was amazing just...

What size cataraft do I need?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey everyone! I am new to catarafts, and actually new to drifting in general and I have quite a few questions that I would greatly appreciate if I...

DownRiverEquipment Vs. River Boatworks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Same exact product seems to be at least 500-1000 more at DRE. At Riverboat they will give you the deluxe frame (with two rod holders) and all the...

Good Deal?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That looks like a very good deal to me. Achilles are good boats. You can do a lot with that frame. There isn't much risk at that price. Jim

DownRiverEquipment Vs. River Boatworks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a 2016 13' RMR with dropstitch on the way, I will be turning it into a fishing package. I haven't had one out on the water yet but am looking...

Like the dark side better?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

right on, thanks for fixing it for us!! looks great, and definitely a lot easier on the eyes

The Buzz's new look!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Do we get to vote? I didn't read the whole thread but I much prefer the darker background, I personally spend less time on the Buzz now because...

Playboat footwear?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I use Astral Brewers size 9 and can cram them into my 5.9 Jitsu. Its a tight fit but doable. I like having proper footwear for the put in and take...

Grand Speed Record May B Shattered Today

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by lawoftheriver)--- What if the most beautiful person on the planet gave you the privilege of knowing their "pleasures" once...

Raft logo or decal

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Or just get baked and go to town on it with a sharpie

Whitewater Forum : Thursday Flood Play!

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: BIGWATERSubject: Thursday Flood Play!Posted: 27 Jan 2016 at 5:56pmDepends on flow and who is going...earlier the better. I'll be checking flow at 5 or 6am. These days are rare and not to be wasted.

Purgatory Lost GOPRO

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Careful in pool below skull, I have also heard of missing rope there.

Bear Creek 2015

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

manktastic. You mislabeled No Scout Falls. No Scout Falls is the one above it with the obnoxious bridge - named such because you tend to get...

The Buzz's new look!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for adding the blue andy! Much easier on the eyes

DownRiverEquipment Vs. River Boatworks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am looking to get a nice fishing rig set up for this season and was curious if anyone had any comparison on DRE vs. River Boatworks. They seem to...

Great Beginner Floats for Fly Fishing in Colorado

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am set on getting a 13 raft with a fishing rig for this season. Does anyone have any recommendations on good rivers and sections to float for a...

Whitewater Forum : Thursday Flood Play!

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: BIGWATERSubject: Thursday Flood Play!Posted: 27 Jan 2016 at 4:32pmIf predictions are right the Naselle should be in again on Thursday. I'll be checking flows early AM and bailing on work to go surf if it's in. I don't usually post about this because I don't want my wave too crowded, but I can't rally the normal crew. Meet me in Oly early and hop in the van for a ride to the best play ho...

Playboat footwear?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I just want to make sure that flipper and Bob know what shoe we are taking about. The loyak is smaller and liter that NRS booties. Astral Men's...

Remix 69 or 79 feedback requested

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would go 79. I'm almost 20# less than you and thought the larger one performed fine. I don't know how much difference it will really make in...

Bear Creek 2015

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I finally got off my butt and edited some footage from last May. The quality turned to shit when I uploaded it to youtube, but it still gets the job...

Whitewater Forum : Class 3 Wednesday

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: JimmySubject: Class 3 WednesdayPosted: 27 Jan 2016 at 3:43pmShould you be added to the "don't make plans with" list?

Grand Speed Record May B Shattered Today

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

lawoftheriver, I know a kayaker and long time grand canyon raft guide and from his perception he does not understand why anyone would ever...

Playboat footwear?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Photo of what I have for this season

Playboat footwear?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey Buzzards, So getting sick of wearing my old NRS booties in my playboat and thinking of upgrading to something with more support if possible. I...

GARNA backcountry presentation

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Backcountry Basics Tips to say safe in the winter backcountry First Presbyterian Church of Salida 7 Poncha Blvd., Salida Discovery Room -...

Grand Speed Record May B Shattered Today

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've read the Emerald Mile, so I understand the difficulty of this accomplishment - but does anyone see the irony in attempting to "speed" through...

Whitewater Forum : moving to WA, have some questions

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: JayNSubject: moving to WA, have some questionsPosted: 27 Jan 2016 at 1:41pmI'm located in downtown Issaquah and I've found that it's a pretty good balance of commute / proximity to paddling. MM is about 20 minutes east of Issaquah and can be had after work in the spring months. Green is about 30 minutes south and the Sky is 45-1hr north. I live right downtown and I'm walking distance to...

Remix 69 or 79 feedback requested

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You get a little more performance in the middle, and a little more flotation at the top. Depends which way you want to shave it.

Peak Flows on the Ark?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

USGS Surface Water for Colorado: Peak Streamflow (http://nwis.waterdata.usgs.gov/co/nwis/peak/?site_no=07091200&agency_cd=USGS)

Hyside Rio Bravo

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Be careful with the RB line. LOTS of problems. If you have $500 burning a hole in your pocket and the seams are good and it holds air..go for it....