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Wooden Guide Sticks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ha wish those were mine, I'm just a fan of Jim's work. Look at this beauty Image:...

Best Colleges for Boating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jmack)--- The only way that you would think that Boulder has good boating is if you had never paddled anywhere else- like if...

Wooden Guide Sticks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Go no shorter than a 63, unless you're short, ever. Wooden guide sticks, especially Jimi's are great for big water. And if it's just for big water 66...

Performance of Aire Force and Lynx IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I thought I'd share my experience with the new (2010-2015) Force as a frequent swimmer. It's super easy to grab the webbing loop on the floor, flip...

Illinois Predictions??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here... National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=mfr&gage=krbo3)

Wooden Guide Sticks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm ordering a paddle from Jim Snyder this month and wanted to get some inspiration for wood and design choices. Anyone have photos of their wooden...

Russians are still crazy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Lotta carnage in that vid. Homemade catarafty thing... gnarly. ---Quote (Originally by bob larrabee)--- we sent a monkey into space, they sent...

Help me understand this Grand Canyon Heli rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hello Everybody, I was made aware of this article a few weeks ago and just saw the post on MtnBuzz. If you've seen the pics in the article I was...

Performance of Aire Force and Lynx IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Also, a great example of how well this works just occurred to me. Grand Canyon last fall, at Lava, 3 packrafts ran it in a line, maybe 60 yards...

Best Colleges for Boating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

OSU in Corvallis has a great outdoor community and lots of epic boating in all directions. It's centrally located to the great rivers of nor cal and...

GoPro, which one?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I got my 4 Silver from REI last year when they had a sale + a free remote. I like having the LCD screen.

Engine Motor Mount Rating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by ob1coby)--- This is new to me. Why would a mount be rated for only 2 or 4 stroke? I understand that 2 strokes have more...

Performance of Aire Force and Lynx IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

how many eddies ya got on a high water early season MF? How long can you safely be in the water, including debris concerns? when should boaters in...

Performance of Aire Force and Lynx IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by slickhorn)--- if you miss your roll you can't just climb back in -- you'd need to bail ---End Quote--- You should try it...

GoPro, which one?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

4 Silver. Wait for Black Friday ads.

Best Colleges for Boating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for all the feed back so far. I'm currently in Northern California and the whitewater here is great (when we have water at least). Sounds like...

Illinois Predictions??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Northwest River Forecast Center/ Kerby

Engine Motor Mount Rating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by caverdan)--- Hey Rich. I just looked at my mount and it says 2 stroke only on it.....go figure. ---End Quote--- This is...

Boating Big Bend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Randaddy)--- You've been 29 for a long time Kjirsten! ---End Quote--- Haha! It's not my birthday- I vaguely remember 30...

Best Colleges for Boating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Bend could be added to your list (finally!); 2015 saw the opening of both the new whitewater park on the Deschutes Bend Whitewater Park - Bend...

Whitewater Forum : Beckler today?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: megspkSubject: Beckler today?Posted: 16 Nov 2015 at 1:25pmJP it's nice to see you back on the forum! I have missed your insight :) How was the Beckler? Can't wait to paddle with you sometime!

Boating Big Bend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've always been interested in this stretch as well. I'll be watching this thread to get feedback and info....

Help me understand this Grand Canyon Heli rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Good comment from DoStep. Sometimes I like the right run, depending on how I feel and who is with me in the boat. A sharp eye for where you're...

R2ing and communication

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I agree with what most everyone has been saying. Most of my R2 experience is with a very good friend who reads and approaches whitewater very...

Best Colleges for Boating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

cha bra, i can stomp uphill ice on my saucer

Ir Arch Rival Dry Suit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Can't speak to the IR Arch Rivel Dry suit, but can on the Sweet Intergalactic Gore-Tex. Very comfortable, has bit of a V cut up top, super bomb proof...

Best Colleges for Boating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by onefatdog)--- Umm, boating in Colorado goes well into the fall, albeit not real plentiful (Gore and other parts of the...

Performance of Aire Force and Lynx IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by JIMM)--- Bakraft??Thoughts? Its also gone down the GC, I think... ---End Quote--- It almost made it down the Grand, but...

Boating Big Bend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

After years of watching the flow, I finally get to do this! I've read the online trip reports, prior threads, ordered the guide book, watched the...

I loaned my boat out, and...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

From the borrower's perspective (not this case) I was graciously loaned a rig on my second Marsh/MFS trip. Knowing what can happen to boats on marsh...

Whitewater Forum : Green Tuesday?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: ibarrettSubject: Green Tuesday?Posted: 16 Nov 2015 at 9:31am Sorry, I forgot what day it is today. I meant today but I could also boat tomorrow.

16' RMR price range?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Also, you would not be buying a pile of used rubber, that boat is pvc, meaning it is made of plastic, pvc is the material maravia, sotar, and jacks...

GoPro, which one?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would get a hero 3+ black or a hero 4 silver if you have the cash. the 3+ black is basically the same quality as the 4's. If you have the cash...

Engine Motor Mount Rating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi Rich, I have a 5 hp 4 stroke Honda that weighs 7 lbs more than my 8 hp 2 stroke Johnson. Pushing a flotilla of 6 rafts, you don't notice a big...

Best Colleges for Boating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Please told tell this kid Colorado boating stretches from march to November (especially near Denver). That is just not our water situation. Spring...

Whitewater Forum : Marysville Roll Prac. (YMCA) Tuesday

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: NickSubject: Marysville Roll Prac. (YMCA) TuesdayPosted: 16 Nov 2015 at 9:09am YMCA in Marysville is hosting roll practice every Tuesday from 8:30p.m. - 9:45p.m. $25 for an annual pass then $5 every time after. Haven't gone in a year or so but its a sizable pool and on average 1 - 6 people show. Planning to head there this week if your keen on joining.

Whitewater Forum : Green Tuesday?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: WA-BoaterSubject: Green Tuesday?Posted: 16 Nov 2015 at 8:19amtoday or Tuesday? I can probably get out there Tuesday. D

Diamond vs Pearce ferry take outs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The first 20 or 30 miles below Diamond is worth the Pearce Ferry take-out; including Travertine Falls, crazy currents in the narrow canyon, Killer...

Best Colleges for Boating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I recomend skipping the whole college thing, and becoming a raft guide/ski bum instead, Guiding is the BEST way to ruin your life in one summer,...

Engine Motor Mount Rating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi Dan, I don't have hard numbers, but I'll bet my Tohatsu 18 four stroke weighs almost twice as much as that old 25 hp Mercury I was running on...

16' RMR price range?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would agree with Randady on this one. Don't believe that warrenty will be transferable, but your not likely to find a 2 year old boat in many other...

Whitewater Forum : Green Tuesday?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: ibarrettSubject: Green Tuesday?Posted: 16 Nov 2015 at 7:44amAnyone want to boat the green today? -Ian 530-320-0257

Gunnison Waterpark 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have been hearing whispers that there will be more work to one the features at the Gunny Waterpark next year. Anyone know the future plans for the...