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raft purchase advice?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You'll get your money back out of the Avon if you ever want to sell it. $1000 is a very good price and you could possibly sell it for more than that....

05 Jefe Seat Replacement Options

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

They have great customer service. The other thing I'd do is see if any local dealers have an old one out for display.

Hitler want to ski POW at Vail.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This might be partly why I like to do things such as raft with ice bergs instead.

raft purchase advice?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

To borrow a page from river runners "Swim Over To an Avon Raft".

05 Jefe Seat Replacement Options

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

well there is always goin the used option but do you really wana risk it I doubt there is after market seats and such but who knows Id just start...

Sevier River, UT?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The flow is principally driven from agricultural releases and a narrow river to boot so I have seen many sections frozen over during winter. I...

Sawyer Squaretop Follow Up

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Don't believe everything you read on the internet. I have been running squaretops longer than 99.8 percent of any boater out there. Probably the...

Eagle Creek, PNW

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Tim, that is awesome for you bud! How was the hit on the punch bowl? Stoked for you getting out there. I hope you get a photo.

Roll-A-Cot, did I get a bad egg?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by codycleve)--- Did you ever decide on a price for these. I was intrigued until I saw $675 on the pnw forum. ---End...

Hitler want to ski POW at Vail.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This is how we do it back east.http://www.tetongravity.com/video/snowboard/why-spending-10-on-how-ya-doin-will-make-you-love-the-east-coast

05 Jefe Seat Replacement Options

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey all, I had a BEATER line today resulting in a rough piton that thoroughly cracked my Jefe's seat... I'm worried about paddling real...

raft purchase advice?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What are your "favorite rivers" you're planning on running? If they are anything more than easy water I wouldn't waste ANY money on that thing. It...

Bear Proof on the Smith starting 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ok now I know why I have been getting calls for two days about Bear certified dryboxes.

05 Jefe Seat Replacement Options

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

[I'm reposting this because I'm honestly not sure where to post things in this forum.] Hey all, I had a BEATER line today resulting in a rough...

AT boot fitters in Front Range / North CO?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Did you mold your liners? A lot of boots now a day come with a foam blow in that comes in its thickest unmolded form. You need to heat up and mold...

Roll-A-Cot, did I get a bad egg?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'd like to see a pic of your new shelter combo, Greenwall. Sounds interesting.

Hitler want to ski POW at Vail.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by stuntsheriff)--- who made this? why would anyone want to ski anywhere but utah? greatest snow on earth. get some. ---End...

Eco Safe Groover Homemade Lid

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The new square setup works way better than the old. I sold my whole Eco system because of the disgust-o-funnel turd ramp they used to sell. Wish I...

Sawyer Squaretop Follow Up

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by DoubleShadow)--- After all the trouble that Sawyer had with the lawsuit and fees I heard from a reliable source that they...

AT boot fitters in Front Range / North CO?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Bummer, well I really appreciate your response! Very weird that the Cochise is supposed to be narrower. That's definitely not how it feels. As far...

DIY Raft Pads - am I nuts?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hmm. Now if you had a pvc raft or two that were beyond repair, and a non ribbed floor, but still had decent material....

~Mostly Colorado Highlight Video~

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That's weird, the sentence I would use is: A person who is a wonderful chunk of man meat. But whatever. Nice work on the video, good stuff! ...

Taos Field Office Zombies

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm afraid the BLM Taos Field Orifice has been overrun by zombies. Is it normal for NO ONE to answer the phone there? Been trying to call the number...

Sawyer Squaretop Follow Up

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Don't fall prey to incomplete sample "Internet knowledge"- they're strong as hell. You're hearing every bad thing- the positives FAR outnumber the...

DIY Raft Pads - am I nuts?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

PVC for multiple sleeping pads..for $10? No way.

Salt is up!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sounds good. I don't know if they actually do any work on the road the crossing at cibecue gets worse every year. I think the rafting companies pay...

Sevier River, UT?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Anybody doing any winter hard shell boating? Or does it freeze up all winter? Woke up this morning at 10:13.

GC Aug14, 2016, looking for two rafters

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We have won a permit for a private trip down the Grand Canyon and are looking for two experienced rafters to join us. If you are interested, or know...

Bear Proof on the Smith starting 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Hold my Beer)--- Let me tell you this about that. Bears were not a problem on the Smith until one specific land (lodge)...

AT boot fitters in Front Range / North CO?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ive been boot fitting for quite a while now. That newer pebax stuff that were seeing more and more in touring boots is a nightmare to work on....

AT boot fitters in Front Range / North CO?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm looking for a shop that is familiar with the Dynafit TLT6 P boot. I got them on sale online this summer, and didn't really have the chance to...

Eco Safe Groover Homemade Lid

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

How does this seat even work? I mean... Where does your junk go? Does it just hang outside on the ledge? That's just... ewwwww! Maybe four guys...

DIY Raft Pads - am I nuts?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I like how the OP is thinking - there's a definite upside to custom-fitting to cooler tops or dryboxes; where a standard 6' pad just hangs off the...

raft purchase advice?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a yellow boat similar to that one, that I dug out of the trash in japan in the early 90's (still holds air with no patches) not a very big...

Hitler want to ski POW at Vail.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Oh good god!! I just died. I feel bad for Vail, but that's what they get for being on the interstate... plus we have it worse right now... It's...

Whitewater Forum : Index-Galena Road Repair: Take Action!

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: MhmillerSubject: Index-Galena Road Repair: Take Action!Posted: 08 Jan 2016 at 8:51amI've gotten a couple more rote replies. The road suffered another washout at MP 2.5 that's being repaired. Also damage above MP 10. Without more pressure the road may never reopen as it's becoming an expense for the county. Has anyone else communicated with SnoCo and gotten a response?Edited by Mhmiller ...

raft purchase advice?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looks like a class 1 or 2 boat that has only two chambers and is a bail bucket boat to boot. I'd personally pass on that boat no matter what the...

Third annual Whitewater Photography Championship

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We're live with the first round of the third annual Whitewater Photography Competition! There are some stunning photographs in this round so click on...

Buy \ Sell \ Give \ Receive : Ratchet replacement for back band?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: oukr9965Subject: Ratchet replacement for back band?Posted: 08 Jan 2016 at 7:56amYou can order them directly from Pyranha if you'd like. Otherwise, you should be able to go to a ski/snowboard shop and pick up ratchet straps for snowboard bindings. That has worked in the past for me. I usually buy a few extra and keep them in the boats with that system as I've had them bust on the river b...

DIY Raft Pads - am I nuts?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you can find PVC for $10 I'd say go for it. I built one for my toddler out of Herculite, 2in foam and a C7 valve. I don't have a welder so I glued...

raft purchase advice?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

i finaly was able to upload some pics of this raft

Whitewater Forum : Saving Sunset Falls

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: irenenSubject: Saving Sunset FallsPosted: 08 Jan 2016 at 2:56amThanks for posting JP and Megan! Just making the SAVE THE SKY PETITION a hyperlink below:https://www.change.org/p/toni-olson-abandon-the-skykomish-river-sunset-falls-hydro-project

Sawyer Squaretop Follow Up

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I guess I'm lucky that I got a pair of squaretops when I bought my raft setup. They are near new and I'm sure they totally spoil me. I know that...

Buy \ Sell \ Give \ Receive : Ratchet replacement for back band?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Matt HaverlySubject: Ratchet replacement for back band?Posted: 08 Jan 2016 at 12:18amPyranha S8: Any clue where to get replacement plastic ratchet strap for a ratcheting type back band? My plastic ones on my play boat are pretty chewed up. I'm trying to get nice and tight in it like I do on my Zen and it is tough. Hard to even find a replacement back band with the ratchet. Any ideas? Sh...