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The Buzz's new look!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Appreciate experimentation for improvement, but I don't like the new look.

Whitewater Forum : William Nealy's book - "KAYAK"

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Jed HawkesSubject: William Nealy's book - "KAYAK"Posted: 20 Jan 2016 at 4:37pmThe Way I like to think about placement is how would you push on an object in front of you? Would you do it with your hand out in front of your face or over your head? Or if you were to punch something would you drive you hand forward in front of your face or over your head? Once thing to also think about is t...

Whitewater Forum : William Nealy's book - "KAYAK"

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: William Nealy's book - "KAYAK"Posted: 20 Jan 2016 at 4:07pmAs far as grip goes, your hands should pretty much go where the bent shaft is. and if that needs to be adjusted then you need a different sized shaft. In fact, you may consider whether or not your paddle is too short for you. Ask paddlers who have a similar height about that. I went back to a straight shaft because I ...

Washington/pnw vs Colorado summer rafting

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Turtle83 I gotta say you're making it a little tough. What is the deal with the white salmon I've heard a lot about it and it sounds like it runs...

The Buzz's new look!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I appreciate what you fine folks at the Buzz are doing, but I have some creative feedback if your interested. This might not matter to most, but I...

Whitewater Forum : William Nealy's book - "KAYAK"

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: William Nealy's book - "KAYAK"Posted: 20 Jan 2016 at 3:38pmAwesome Book. Hopefully you somehow have the original edition. Nealy was a potent fixture of 1980's Whitewater Culture. That was his instructional book, which became what he was known for. Prior to it he had published several other books such as Whitewater Home Companion Vol's 1 & 2, Kayaks To Hell, and Whitewater Tal...

Grand Canyon 2016 Launch Dates Available Now!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We wanted to let you know that 6 additional 2016 launch dates have been added to and are now available within the current, open lottery: February...

What type Winch for Trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by brasscap)--- Are you guys winching from the ground or are you lifting the front up first? ---End Quote--- From the water...

play spots on the Salmon/Snake river idaho

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

can't really answer your question. but wondering what would bring an out of stater to Riggins and keep them too busy to do any river running? (life...

Looking kayaking sponsorship..

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm a retail buyer and several of our staff are killing it on 3point5. They learn our product line and they get rewarded for it. They score better...

Is this Puma repairable?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

12-1300 for a boat that is as good as new is not an over pay. Jim

Shoshone conditions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks - it sounds like the Numbers is now clear, so that's what I'll run.

Looking kayaking sponsorship..

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

For sure. It works really well for people with seasonal jobs like teachers too. They can get a job at the store for the summer while school is out....

What type Winch for Trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by elkhaven)--- From my experience this pulls down on the boat, not up. So in essence you may make it more difficult to pull...

Creeking instruction/mentorship group

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

ahhhhhh if only he gave us boats.... those days died with the golden gravy train. Seriously though, if you like the slides vid... you may like...

Full face or no?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The extra money is cheap compared to the cost of dental work. Many Colorado rivers are relatively shallow and/or full of blast rock. I almost always...

Glenwood Springs Bridge Replacement

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Already a pain and they're barely started. This is gonna be rough but rather nice when done IMO.

Grand Canyon 2016 Launch Dates Available Now!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

*Grand Canyon 2016 Launch Dates Available Now! *From the Grand Canyon River Permits Office. Good luck to everyone! We have just opened a...

Looking kayaking sponsorship..

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That actually is really great advice... working in an outfitter store is the best sponsorship you can get, especially if they use 3point5 (the...

Shoshone conditions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Clear as of this morning

To Floor or not to Floor?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I run my floor under my frame, not under drop bag. 3/4 ply painted with " deck over"seems to be holding up well. I do have old school wood frame. ...

Whitewater Forum : CC Stilly tomorrow

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: roroshermanSubject: CC Stilly tomorrowPosted: 20 Jan 2016 at 11:09amIf CC is below 5.6 tomorrow I'd love to get on it, it'll be my 2nd time. Who wants to boat??!

What type Winch for Trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I second grumper13. Use a V under raft made of tubular webbing to rear of boat. I attach the V line to the rear of my frame on each side and run it...

play spots on the Salmon/Snake river idaho

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I will be making a trip to Riggins Idaho this spring and I am wondering about the kayaking down there. I don't have the time or the resources to do...

Full face or no?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I need to buy a new kayak helmet, and I am wondering if I should buy a full face kayak helmet or not. I am pretty much just starting kayaking, but...

Looking kayaking sponsorship..

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Can you get sponsored in the first couple years of being involved in the sport? Probably not. Can you get a full or part time job at a shop that...

Glenwood Springs Bridge Replacement

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Would it be possible for the locals to keep the buzz crowd updated with construction photos? More for intrigue, but could also effect trips out that...

Carvedog's loss

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Jerry, I'm very sorry to hear about Betsy. Thanks for sharing that story, what a magical day and life you had together. I hope that you Bella and...

Looking kayaking sponsorship..

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The idea of sponsorship is that you are such a great kayaker that companies give you discounted gear so that people see you using their stuff. Since...

Washington/pnw vs Colorado summer rafting

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I wish I could of too! I was a Grand Canyon guide then. Oh well. I guess the glory days are gone. Woke up this morning at 10:13.

Creeking instruction/mentorship group

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Will this mentorship lead to me being sponsored and given lots of free gear,even though I am fat ,old,and never progressed beyond 4+ in 20 years of...

Whitewater Forum : Pilchuck access

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: SlackkinhardSubject: Pilchuck accessPosted: 20 Jan 2016 at 9:12amIt is now from what I gather.....15yrs ago I don't think it was, or maybe it was prior to problems, but I've been riding trails out in the lake Cavanaugh vicinity for 20yrs without anybody ever saying anything to me. A few years back the gate was put up and it is randomly open. I see all kinds of folks parked there and evi...

Is this Puma repairable?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by JCKeck1)--- Time to find out who are the men. Gore in November! I'd entertain Saturday also. Who's in? Joe 303 594...

Creeking instruction/mentorship group

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey guys, I started a facebook group for creeking instruction and mentorship for those of you who are interested. The idea is that you can...

How to run slides video:

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just in case you didn't see it, here's a quick video on how to run slides: How to Run Slides (http://www.kayaksession.com/how-to-run-slides/)

Whitewater Forum : Pilchuck access

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jalmquistSubject: Pilchuck accessPosted: 20 Jan 2016 at 8:53amIs the road from the gate down to the bridge a private road?

To Floor or not to Floor?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My floor is finished with spar varnish, nice look, but high maintenance, paint may be less up keep, read bout someone else using stain with good...

Is this Puma repairable?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Sherpa9543)--- So how much did it cost to ship too and fro, plus repairs? Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz...

Glenwood Springs Bridge Replacement

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for posting this. I read the article but missed the part about them wanting river users opinions. I'm sure they already have input from the...

To Floor or not to Floor?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I don't like a floor because I think it makes it more akward to push while standing up. The geometry is better on boats with 22+ inch tubes to stand...

Washington/pnw vs Colorado summer rafting

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I also have worked both areas of the country. I have been a guide for 17 seasons. The Ark is the place to go and make money. It's a destination...

To Floor or not to Floor?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I like floors in cats but in my rafts i prefer to hang gear from the frame. In my raft My only foors are at each end for fishing platforms.

Carvedog's loss

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by spider)--- I am at a loss for words as well. Lots of love from Rachel and I. She was a wonderful woman and we were blessed...

Washington/pnw vs Colorado summer rafting

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Feel your pain, that is always a tough one. I have guided in both places and used to go back to Colorado every summer to guide, but now I live by...

Whitewater Forum : William Nealy's book - "KAYAK"

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: megspkSubject: William Nealy's book - "KAYAK"Posted: 20 Jan 2016 at 12:31amIf your hands are closer together than you essentially have a "longer" paddle to roll with, which should make your roll even easier. This will also help to create a more powerful and clean forward stroke and sweep stroke. If you are trying to roll with your hands at the bottoms of the blades (end of the shaft), y...