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Boating Big Bend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks! It's at about 480 cfs right now and we are taking two 14' rafts. We are aware of the gun laws and have discussed the risk/benefit ratio....

Help with double pump

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You're almost there ! your timing is a little bit of. after the forward stroke wait a little little bit longer to make the pump. first the bow...

Steamboat- new features in the Yampa

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by dafewillis)--- That spot to the left of the stairs in your pic turns into mucky backwater after runoff. Great fishing on...

Ecuador 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

yo - I'll be there. Give me a call 704-907-5029. Kevin

Diamond vs Pearce ferry take outs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here was the result of the poll taken 3 months ago on the same topic. Things haven't changed much since then. ...

Please Help Me Choose a Dry Suit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Drysuits Product Categories | Cascade Outfitters (http://www.cascadeoutfitters.com/product-category/clothing/technical-outerwear/drysuits/) Now...

UPS - Tacoma Pool : Sky at 90k

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: JamesSubject: Sky at 90kPosted: 18 Nov 2015 at 8:26amIf you re-call the gauge broke in 2006 when it hit 129k. There was another 8 or 10 hours of rise and peak before it came down that year if my memory serves me correctly.Quite the wild year of warm rain fall floods were having though, 3 so far all close together. Here is to hoping that our temps drop fast and we start turning good snow...

Market research - Soap

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Many people have mentioned home use. I read somewhere before remodeling my last bathroom, and have seen it to be true; Bar soap = Soap Scum The...

Please Help Me Choose a Dry Suit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi I own the nrs extreme with relief zipper. Suit one last 5 season...nrs warranty replacement for delam. Suit 2 is only 1 season old....so...

Engine Motor Mount Rating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by garyherballeaf)--- I did a little research yesterday morning and realized this is a can of worms. However, the best answers...

Boating Big Bend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks. We are launching at La Linda/Heath Canyon so we won't be passing Boquillas. ---Quote (Originally by dugger)--- Water level was low at...

Performance of Aire Force and Lynx IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by eyecon)--- I have not seen anyone mention any of the NRS IK's NRS Outlaw...

Please Help Me Choose a Dry Suit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Is your Hydrus suit just worn out and at the end of its reasonable life cycle? They do carry a lifetime warranty. You may be aware of that and just...

Market research - Soap

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm a nurse, and I use the same body & hair wash that we use at work. Gentle Rain mild. I have always found that the bio soaps leave my skin and hair...

Whitewater Forum : mm or green

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: cbishop1Subject: mm or greenPosted: 18 Nov 2015 at 6:17amWhat time?

New Tool for Back Country Riders and Skiers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm building a trail, powder and Hut map for all of Colorado Backcountry. It's mobile ready and printable maps will be available as well. check it...

Engine Motor Mount Rating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi, Serious, helpful answers offered. Legitimate follow-up questions posed, with no response. What seems to me to be ostentatious...

Market research - Soap

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The same stuff I use at home. Dr. Bronners. Liquid is great. Stuff is cheap. And reading the label is about as informative as any thread that...

Performance of Aire Force and Lynx IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have not seen anyone mention any of the NRS IK's NRS Outlaw (http://www.nrs.com/product/1637/nrs-outlaw-i-inflatable-kayak) OR NRS...

Engine Motor Mount Rating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by caverdan)--- elkhaven......I bet you nailed it on the head with your answer. ;) ---End Quote--- Note however that this may...

Help with double pump

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey guys, So I've been kayaking for awhile, just with my Jefe, but just last month I bought a Rockstar cause I've really been wanting to get into...

Whitewater Forum : Weekday paddling

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: imageAKSubject: Weekday paddlingPosted: 17 Nov 2015 at 9:39pmEarly morn toutle run? Only been up to 10k but heard of it paddled at 20k.

Boating Big Bend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Put in below Santa Elena (above Mariscal) in '97 and ran thru the lower canyons. Portaged one rapid Thanksgiving day in pouring rain. Physically...

Please Help Me Choose a Dry Suit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There is no break in period. I think he is saying that the swiftwater class could be pretty hard on the suit. Some instructors have you swimming...

Market research - Soap

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Bronners is available in bar form.

UPS - Tacoma Pool : Sky at 90k

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: water wackoSubject: Sky at 90kPosted: 17 Nov 2015 at 8:32pm129,000cfs Skykomish @ Gold Bar Nov 6,2006http://nwis.waterdata.usgs.gov/wa/nwis/peak?site_no=12134500&agency_cd=USGS&format=html

Lower Taos Box this Spring

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I ran (rafted) lower taos box for the first time last season and have a hankering to get back there next season. Last year I hit it in march and...

Please Help Me Choose a Dry Suit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have 3 seasons of heavy use ducking and raft guiding in my NRS dry suit and stay 99% dry. Dry enough that I don't change clothes after boating. Dry...

Performance of Aire Force and Lynx IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by JIMM)--- I cannot figure out why they went to a mesh . I can see that trapping pebbles and ultimately even getting blocked...

Diamond vs Pearce ferry take outs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Surprising that there is near-unanimity for Pearce. I've done Pearce twice and Diamond never. Night float once, from above Diamond in a very long...

Help me understand this Grand Canyon Heli rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by trevko)--- I think you are confusing the OP with the video of Issip caught surfing in Emilio's Hole. ---End Quote--- Yes,...

UPS - Tacoma Pool : Sky at 90k

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: plumb328Subject: Sky at 90kPosted: 17 Nov 2015 at 7:57pm114,000 according to usgs

UPS - Tacoma Pool : Sky at 90k

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Sam_GrafttonSubject: Sky at 90kPosted: 17 Nov 2015 at 7:37pmSounds like it just peaked in Index pretty crazy

UPS - Tacoma Pool : Sky at 90k

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: megspkSubject: Sky at 90kPosted: 17 Nov 2015 at 7:41pmHow high did the sky get in 2006??

Engine Motor Mount Rating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What is going on here? Are you trying to pull a water skier? I cannot imagine that there is "acceptable criteria" published for a cobbled on motor...

Virgin on the sticks, virgin on Westwater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Who fell into the Firepan? Sounds like a sorta boring trip.

Please Help Me Choose a Dry Suit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My first drytop purchase ever was an NRS with triton fabric and it stayed dry for about a 1/2 season before it started delaminating and about 1 year...

Steamboat- new features in the Yampa

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That spot to the left of the stairs in your pic turns into mucky backwater after runoff. Great fishing on the far bank, inside of the bend to the...

Boating Big Bend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

TMTTR: What kind of boat are you taking? A buddy of mine from the Northeast ran Sunrise County Canoe Expeditions out of Eastern Maine for over 30...

UPS - Tacoma Pool : Sky at 90k

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: FishSubject: Sky at 90kPosted: 17 Nov 2015 at 6:55pm100K still going up!

UPS - Tacoma Pool : Sky at 90k

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: megspkSubject: Sky at 90kPosted: 17 Nov 2015 at 6:39pmYes! Insane, I hope everyone riverside is OK! I'm off tomorrow if anyone needs help!

Whitewater Forum : Weekday paddling

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: YotesSubject: Weekday paddlingPosted: 17 Nov 2015 at 6:17pmI'm busy the rest of this week, but I'd like to get on the nisqually sometime next week.

Market research - Soap

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Palmolive. For everything. Kinda like the military has has a single fuel initiative, I have a single soap policy. I think most biodegradable soaps...

Performance of Aire Force and Lynx IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by John_in_Loveland)--- I thought maybe to clarify a bit. ---End Quote--- Sounds like you're on top of it. If you want to...

Please Help Me Choose a Dry Suit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

i started out kayaking but i think my hard shell days are over. THANK YOU for your advice so far on GFER over GMER! but i am still trying to figure...

UPS - Tacoma Pool : Sky at 90k

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: otterendSubject: Sky at 90kPosted: 17 Nov 2015 at 6:14pmCould it be that the Sky is really running at 90k?

Market research - Soap

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Usually Dr. bronner's, some times camp sud's , the bronner's i can find economy sizes at city market, use the stuff at home to.

Wooden Guide Sticks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks Tim! Beautiful paddle! Unfortunately I have to sit up higher, "wrong" or not, so I can see over the people in front of me! In steeper terrain...

Help me understand this Grand Canyon Heli rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mania)--- It's 1000x better to hone river reading skills than memorizing guidebooks. Rapids change you know. ---End...

Virgin on the sticks, virgin on Westwater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Forgot a bullet point: *No true oarsmen with any meaningful experience present--just a bunch of kayaking swine