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DIY wood frame build...next steps?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

;) I would take a back up canoe paddle with you in case of an oar tower failure. ;)

Nrs frame customizeing

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm with Rich on this. I use a triple-chip tooth, carbide blade on an old cast iron miter saw. Super clean cut.

Distastrous Technique at Roll Session

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

When I learned to roll in a pool my buddy and I took turns putting our hands under the power face of the paddle blade when initiating the hip snap....

Distastrous Technique at Roll Session

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Learn the "Hand of God" technique. It works when you are In your boat or in the scenario you described in shallow water. See this on...

Downriver Fun

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

2016 Rockstar Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Carnage Reel

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Steve - Thanks for posting the Ark video. It is Three Rocks and Sunshine rapids. That was crazy high water this year, 6000 cfs. It was so fast we...

Has anyone fabbed 'wings' for their river table?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It would be great to get more surface area without the leg weight. Let us know! Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Distastrous Technique at Roll Session

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

T rescue is what Ive always used. Useful skill out on the river when your with beginnershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4nbb7b1NXo

Whitewater Forum : Getting out as a Beginner

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: RPMMAXSubject: Getting out as a BeginnerPosted: 12 Dec 2015 at 8:06pmHI We are paddling the Middle Sauk tomorrow Sunday. We are meeting at the IGA in Darrington at 10:30 sharp. Bill Petty 425 422 3776

Rogue river in April

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Years ago I camped near the mouth of the Columbia river, maybe state park in far north west corner of Oregon? Got to watch sea otters playing in the...

Distastrous Technique at Roll Session

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So two of us practiced rolling at the pool today and one of us (me) was disastrous at being a helper. My kayak partner is male and 5'10" (150#'s dry)...

Ski, Boat, Drink, Shower & Pee all in the same watershed?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I live, ski, kayak, shit, piss, sweat, bleed, cry, and will probably die in the Slate River drainage on the Western Mother Fuckin Slope of Colorado. ...

Is this Puma repairable?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think the Spider is more stable. The Puma seemed pretty good too. With the skinny boats you need to hit the meaty waves and holes square and hard....

Worst deals out there.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Aire Puma 11.5' with frame trailer, and oars in excellent shape. - Mountain Buzz Gear Swap...

How To: Fix a Bucket Boat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Nice!

Now, That's an Eddy!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hydrology is so freakin cool! Thanks for sharing, this is a great shot and great find.

Is this Puma repairable?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

How's the stability compare between the two- allowing for the added size of the Spider Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

How To: Fix a Bucket Boat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mattman)--- How much did it cost ya? ---End Quote--- I scored the Avon for $400 from a local guide company, and the floor...

Is this Puma repairable?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That's interesting- I always thought of the Spider as a better Puma. What do you not like about it? Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain Buzz...

Boating Big Bend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Damn, now i'm really jonesing to get on the water! Thanks for posting, looks like you guy's still had an awesome time!

Now, That's an Eddy!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Big cauldron!

Later than usual guide school?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Forget about bucket's, how about literal kegs!

How To: Fix a Bucket Boat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

How much did it cost ya?

Ski, Boat, Drink, Shower & Pee all in the same watershed?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

move to kremmling, you can paddle gore, ski the gore range, piss at pumphouse and shower at home next to the cow shit all in the same day

Boating Big Bend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by landslide)--- Thanks for the TR, great story and photos. A few questions from someone up in the Pacific NW who is planning...

Later than usual guide school?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Grif)--- You can work for me. I'm in charge at "Uncle Grids Old Time Rafting." We use bucket boats. ---End Quote--- Yo if...

Whitewater Forum : 2015 SeaGnar video show

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: tiziakSubject: 2015 SeaGnar video showPosted: 12 Dec 2015 at 11:04amPlease bring a camp chair in case we run out if seating. If anyone wants to bring ice for the beer I would appreciate it. See you tonight!

Nrs frame customizeing

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi, A metal cutting disk/blade on my radial saw does the trick. FWIW. Rich Phillips

Whitewater Forum : Getting out as a Beginner

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: kyleb2Subject: Getting out as a BeginnerPosted: 12 Dec 2015 at 10:02amHi all.I just moved back to Seattle and am looking to get in a good winter season of boating and see some new rivers. I'm comfortable on class 3-4 and will get on harder runs if I've been in my boat a lot recently. Unfortunately I'm only able to kayak weekends. Shoot me a PM if you are headed out and don't mind having...

Nrs frame customizeing

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sembob mentions using pipe cutters to get perfect cuts of NRS tubes. A big ten four from me for using a pipe cutter. I did some NRS frame mods...

How To: Fix a Bucket Boat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Sherpa9543)--- How well does it bail? Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz ---End Quote--- It bails quicker than...

Sotar Legend vs Aire Wave Destroyer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jamesthomas)--- Speycatr you are one lucky bastard. No offense meant. ---End Quote--- I agree - I AM one lucky bastard.

Boating Big Bend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sorry for the delay on the TR. First I want to thank my old friend Derk "The Count" Slottow for putting a bug in my ear so many years ago about...

DIY wood frame build...next steps?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by stuntsheriff)--- cool. those springs are trick. wood frames make a nice sound as they flex. ---End Quote--- You should...

Nrs frame customizeing

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There is a mixture of different generations of lopros including the new forged ones.

Colorado Raft Rental, Buena Vista

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Colorado Raft Rental in Buena Vista would like to introduce itself to the Buzz and encourage you to keep us in mind as your planning your spring and...

Boating Big Bend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

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DIY wood frame build...next steps?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hell ya. Run that frame for a while to see what you would change, then when you know what you want, and have the funds, build yourself a sweet...

The State of the Art in Telemark

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you have time, head down to confluence kayak In Denver. They have screaming deals on NTN, bindings boots and skis. You could call, but drop in...

Riley's got some competition

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That was pretty sweet. I saw raven fork, Russell fork and the toxaway in there also. I could be wrong, and I am sure he is getting to know it still....

Whitewater Forum : Eskimo salto?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: imageAKSubject: Eskimo salto?Posted: 12 Dec 2015 at 4:30amIm paddling a nomad currently also, most of my time on the water was spent in a tuna though... And I certainly miss the performance. If I could find one used id be stoked. Alas the second closest option is the 9r & one of those used isnt likely unless I big one of demsh*tz down in white salmon for long enough...

Boating Big Bend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I know they did make it back to CO with all their boats, but I haven't heard if water got low. The pics I've seen of their trip looked pretty perfect.

Whitewater Forum : Eskimo salto?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: JD_GSubject: Eskimo salto?Posted: 11 Dec 2015 at 11:25pmI paddled the original version for years and thought it was a great boat for it's time. I stuck with it for probably a bit too long, and the first time I got in a planning hull boat (H3 on the Lil White), I thought it was a "cheater boat", because it made so many things easier.....and the Burn was literally the "attack hovercraft"....

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