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Union Chutes plan!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Reynolds landing is also go to be revamped! Along with sections of the platte all the way down to confluence! Wave shapers and a more naturalized...

Front Range Raft Rental

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

K2, sorry, did not understand your reply.

Engine Motor Mount Rating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

exactly what I did 15up garlick spring loaded mount on my 6 hp 4 stroke,

Engine Motor Mount Rating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by zbaird)--- I use a 15hp rating jackass for my 5hp. It takes some effort to lower it because the spring is rated for a...

More Gore Carnage

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

https://vimeo.com/146186268 Finally got a video edit together of the Red Ladies' run at Gore Fest this August. After one of the few clean runs...

Discounts/Sales on 2015 inventory?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you-all gonna raft bash, point your efforts to the real sh_t out there like Satu_n. Both Vanguard and RMR are reasonably good quality filling a...

Sawyer Plastic Oar Blades

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Greenwall: It's not about you. It's about the material change on a product that worked extremely well and subsequently substituted a more brittle...

Dealing with pinning your long boat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Check out this nasty pin in Go Left during the Green Race! https://vimeo.com/146100539

UPS - Tacoma Pool : Skykomish River and Foss

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: NickSubject: Skykomish River and FossPosted: 20 Nov 2015 at 10:23pmSkykomish River 8,000+c.f.s.: N.F. (Index River House) - Confluence: Significant changes in the N.F. and should be treated as a new run. Didn't notice any new unavoidable hazards but will possibly change at lower flows. Confluence - Split Rock: A few changes that will be more apparent at low flow. First rapid after the c...

Lower Gunnison target shooting into river

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I could have sworn federal law prohibits shooting across a navigable water way. (lakes, rivers, and the like) just like shooting across roads.

UPS - Tacoma Pool : Sky at 90k

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: JoesKayakSubject: Sky at 90kPosted: 20 Nov 2015 at 9:07pmSome eye opening updates from Skyko from during and after the last big flood. http://skyko.org/

Nature

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Good stuff, there's a couple of them... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf5TgVRGND4

M and M Trailers Missoula - Reviews?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My pops bought a 6x10 from M&M earlier this year. At first glance it looks ok but once you look closer the welds are rough. Including the weld on the...

Union Chutes plan!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm stoked they are still putting money into our rivers. I know that there will always be people who hate the Platte and refuse to paddle there. I...

Whitewater Forum : Sunday Olympic/St Helens area class IV+

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: tiziakSubject: Sunday Olympic/St Helens area class IV+Posted: 20 Nov 2015 at 6:36pmI wouldn't plan on Jefferson until you are more stoked on read and run class V. It's a low volume creek, but undercuts, root-balls and holes come at you quick. Tread lightly, and bring a breakdown paddle. At the same time, it's too low right now... Hamma Hamma is short and sweet; also probably low right n...

UPS - Tacoma Pool : Sky at 90k

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: tiziakSubject: Sky at 90kPosted: 20 Nov 2015 at 6:39pmFact. Floodlust is sick, but deep snowpack and cold Spring's are sicker.

Gila Wilderness Run Sept. 3-5

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have been down on an Aire Puma 2R, so you can take a small raft, but that was at 1500. I don't think it looks good for Thanksgiving unless there's...

Safe shoulder exercises?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by lncoop)--- If you're experiencing subluxation it's time to see a shoulder doc IMO. I've BTDT and am now two months past...

Discounts/Sales on 2015 inventory?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by CSHolt)--- My point is to educate yourself about glue. All hypalon boats are glued. Most PVC are glued. I'm done arguing...

Best Colleges for Boating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Boulder is NOT a great destination for boating. Rock climbing, yes. road biking, yes. kayaking, no. Boulder creek is like a 3 out of 5 star run...

Salt this weekend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

yup. rallying. it'll be two of us. possibly four. holler my way if you wanna coordinate shuttle details. we hope to put on 1 or 2ish tomorrow. ...

Lower Gunnison target shooting into river

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Since the question was asked about the Gunnison, thought i would look up the Colorado law. From the CDOW "Hunting allowed from vessels (except...

Union Chutes plan!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

As someone said already, they built the fish ladders to aerate the water but whoever designed that system made it super dangerous for people who...

Searching for a good Balaclava

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We are also a SCUBA Shop so check out Sharkskin and Lavacore. Sharkskin Chillproof is an aquatic specific, windproof 3-layer composite material that...

Northern California Paddling

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'd give these guys a call or check out their website Clavey Paddlesports | Kayaks | Stand Up Paddleboards | Rafts (http://www.clavey.com) Off...

Shoshone run on New Years Day

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just show up at the putin the morning of Jan 1, 2016. There you will find all the best kayakers in the state!

Best Colleges for Boating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

EhowKayak, Disclaimer: I am SOU Faculty. I know SOU has already been mentioned and Will shared a lot of great runs within striking distance, but...

Salt this weekend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm reconsidering. Avi group is mostly made of boaters so we may boost down for a run. when would you all run if you made it. we're just aiming...

Whitewater Forum : MM lap today

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: CErickson12Subject: MM lap todayPosted: 20 Nov 2015 at 1:11pmCan't today. Sunday I'm open and next week Wednesday Thursday Friday

Discounts/Sales on 2015 inventory?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by soggy_tortillas)--- Not a single day on the river? I'm sorry to hear that... gonna be a loooooong winter. Thanks for the...

Whitewater Forum : FS: Kokatat GMER Goretex Drysuit - XL

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: dseal1983Subject: FS: Kokatat GMER Goretex Drysuit - XLPosted: 20 Nov 2015 at 11:28am$550. Just got it pressure tested and resealed and had all of the gaskets replaced. I'm located in Hood River, but willing to ship. I'm also up in the Seattle area every other week or so. For more info - see the craigslist posting. http://portland.craigslist.org/grg/spo/5320857259.html

Whitewater Forum : MM lap today

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: SlackkinhardSubject: MM lap todayPosted: 20 Nov 2015 at 11:07amHow about today? 2pm?

River of Ice(sand)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Could have posted in snow riders I suppose ;) This Viral Footage Of Iraq's 'River Of Sand' Is Not Actually Sand...

Sawyer Plastic Oar Blades

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

While I don't have any experience with the pole cat blades on my personal boat.I have been rowing Sawyer oars for over 20 years. I have never been...

Discounts/Sales on 2015 inventory?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What he said above is pretty spot on, RF welding D-rings incorrectly can lead to wicking and air leakage. PVC glues and improved fabric blends that...

Green Race Video w/ great rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Great video. Skip to 3 minute mark for a great rescue Image: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o43JnQknus Link to 9News story > LINK...

Safe shoulder exercises?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by racerx)--- I would say that would depend on the dr. Most will tell you to stop doing what you are doing and take some...

Westwater in December?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by SimpleMan)--- So, I'm jonezing again. Anyone done a Westwater around Christmas? Flows? Temperatures? Benson ---End...

Gila Wilderness Run Sept. 3-5

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Instead of starting a new thread figured I'd piggyback this. I have a week off for thanksgiving and am itching. I want to hit new mexico and right...

Salt this weekend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

No unfortunately not. Will be busy tomorrow. I might hit the Verde on Sunday though. The Salt is hanging just above 1000. If you make it over...

Discounts/Sales on 2015 inventory?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

"Educate yourself." You kinda sound like a douche... not gonna lie. You obviously hate RMR, good for you. So funny when people get offended because...

Searching for a good Balaclava

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by neilonthesnow)--- Need suggestions for a good brand balaclava for cold water kayaking ---End Quote--- If you like wool:...

Westwater in December?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So, I'm jonezing again. Anyone done a Westwater around Christmas? Flows? Temperatures? Benson

Help me understand this Grand Canyon Heli rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Issip)--- Emilio's Hole? WTF happened to Emilio? ---End Quote--- Emilio Solares was on a private trip in Nov 1994. He...

Discounts/Sales on 2015 inventory?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My issue was with the floor. Operator error... ha :) Let me clarify... they are not bad boats. They are just not as good as other boats. I think...