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Remix 69 vs Mamba 8.1

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 15:11

---Quote (Originally by Poedunk)--- I paddle a Mamba, and love it! At the end of the day its all about what fits you best. They are both great...

Jondachi Fest in ECUADOR

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 15:09

Planning on boating in Ecuador this winter? In January 2016 the Jondachi fest will be held. The Jondachi River is one of the many rivers in...

ELFfest 9/19/2015

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 14:54

I look forward to it!

Westwater No Shows...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 14:46

Even after you have made 2 changes you can still cancel. You don't get a refund but you can call and let them know you aren't going to be able to...

Dog Island burned down

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 14:42

---Quote (Originally by Andy H.)--- Right now the idiots are innocent until proven guilty. Anonymous internet heresay shouldn't be the basis for...

Boating in Europe?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 14:40

excellent, thanks!

GC Poll - Takeout?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 14:40

I like Voodoo's post. Run the flats at night. The run below Diamond is important for the transition to Rim World. I did it on a commercial trip, but...

Deadwood

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 14:33

Anyone know anyone who does Deadwood shuttles out of Lowman, Id area?

GC Poll - Takeout?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 13:44

For a 16 day summer trip the best way to maximize your time above and below Diamond to limit the disadvantages of both are to run 16 full days to...

Fastest GC non-moto raft descent

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 12:49

To the OPs ask: I participated in a two raft 8 day LF to DC in early July a number of years back. Flow was 7k-11k. Off the beach about 10AM and...

Whitewater Forum : East coast WW forum?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 08-20-2015 at 12:44

Author: jcboaterboySubject: East coast WW forum?Posted: 20 Aug 2015 at 12:44pmhttp://boatertalk.com/forum/BoaterTalk

Whitewater Forum : East coast WW forum?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 08-20-2015 at 12:43

Author: jcboaterboySubject: East coast WW forum?Posted: 20 Aug 2015 at 12:43pmMiss you buddy! Boatertalk is where it's at on the East coast for sure.

PVC vs Urethane vs Hypalon vs neoprene

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 12:07

Interesting Jack says pvc has better uv resistance than hypalon. I always thought it was the other way round.

Wildfire Deaths

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 12:00

It was pretty hazy as far east as the Upper Arkansas yesterday....

Skiing around Eiseman Hut/Gore Range

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 11:37

Any beta on skiing around the 10th Mtn Div Eiseman Hut, in the Gore Range a few miles north of Vail? We are intermediate tele skiers without much...

Whitewater Forum : East coast WW forum?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 08-20-2015 at 11:36

Author: ODarrowSubject: East coast WW forum?Posted: 20 Aug 2015 at 11:36amI'm getting settled into living in VA and am trying to find people to get out on some rivers with. Does anyone know of an online forum similar to PP that east coast boaters use to connect with other boaters? Thanks for the help and hope mother nature turns the water on for you guys!! -Owen

Need Help: Maravia or Sotar

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 11:35

I was in your shoes a year ago. I did a ton of research & pondering between Maravia & Sotar, plus ST vs SL. I had Maravia cats for a long time and...

Dog Island burned down

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 10:54

---Quote (Originally by Andy H.)--- It sounds like the BLM was on the river that night and likely knows who they are. Their identities will be found...

Boating in Europe?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 09:39

define Western Europe... The UK should allow boating whenever you have time. Norway's Norway, but at some point it will probably be too cold. This...

Dog Island burned down

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 05:40

It sounds like the BLM was on the river that night and likely knows who they are. Their identities will be found by the managing agencies, and...

Sketchy Swim

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 05:36

http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f14/hard-to-watch-swim-rescue-56467.html

Combat roll dislocated ribs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 05:35

I was wondering if you possibly snapped so hard that you slammed your ribs into the side of your kayak or simply forced your body too far. Either...

GPS in the Grand Canyon?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 05:23

First flip was in 23 mile, I think... the lateral messed with 3 out of 4 boats... first two boats pitched the oarsman, third boat flipped... I ran it...

Need Help: Maravia or Sotar

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 05:23

I have a second hand 14' ST. It is a basic self bailing Sotar raft, two thwarts, no extras. The boat had maybe 1000 miles (225 of them a GC trip...

Combat roll dislocated ribs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 04:28

I was surfing the wave in Glenwood Springs and did a combat roll in the fast water and dislocated three ribs in my upper/center back (in between...

Improvised Raft fill pump CORDLESS MAKITA?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 04:27

---Quote (Originally by DoStep)--- My point is that while there are some fancy and noisy $200 and more options (no idea what that awesome...

Need Help: Maravia or Sotar

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 04:24

I have a Zephyr- I believe it is the finest boat on the river. Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Sketchy Swim

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 04:14

What do you guys think of this video. There is another clip from one of the "rescuers" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDDgOnDuDAE

Remix 69 vs Mamba 8.1

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 03:59

I paddle a Mamba, and love it! At the end of the day its all about what fits you best. They are both great boats. Im sure you will be happy with what...

Dog Island burned down

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 03:45

Attachment 10445 (http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=10445) Those are the cottonwoods 2 days prior to burning. As you...

PVC vs Urethane vs Hypalon vs neoprene

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 03:32

Jack's Plastic Welding, Inc. (http://www.jpwinc.com/pages/materials.html) This is a great comparison of raft materials and their attributes and...

Need Help: Maravia or Sotar

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 03:00

---Quote (Originally by galljr13)--- I have no interest in hypalon or PVC boats. Thanks so far and keep the reports coming. Especially interested in...

Salmon River Smoke

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 02:23

Regarding bees, they were plentiful last week, the popular camps were worse than the seldom-used ones. Magpie was thick with them.

Lost Oar, Main Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 02:04

I don't think you'll find it, but if you do send it home with the Darby crew, I'm just north of there. And I'd love to upgrade, but....

Lost Oar, Main Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 01:58

Honestly I would use it as a reason to upgrade but, I'm headed down this week with a bunch of Darby boys. If we find it, I will send it back with...

Shoup to corn

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 01:53

Its 27m, and there is a small camp in the canyon. Camping is somewhat limited after that. You could camp at cove campground. Its established with...

Wildfire Deaths

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 01:33

Here is a broad map of the fires and smoke patterns affecting our region: Image:...

Salmon River Smoke

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 01:15

---Quote (Originally by mdye)--- Wasps are there, but not horrible.. only a few stings in our group. ---End Quote--- only a few? not technically...

Need Help: Maravia or Sotar

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 01:15

I got a mid 2000s Maravia Williawa 2 about 3 years ago. I've put about 100 river days on it so far. Great boat to learn on. It was my first boat and...

ELFfest 9/19/2015

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 01:06

---Quote (Originally by Jamie D.)--- With the flows dropping like a rock, seems like ELF fest starts now. Question, what are the low flow put-in...

Packing ice cream

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 00:56

---Quote (Originally by Wadeinthewater)--- I have carried ice cream and a pound or two of dry ice in a small styrofoam cooler inside my regular...

Dog Island burned down

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 00:45

I was in that party with cchines at Split Rock. They aren't great, but I snapped a few cellphone pics of the fire. We left when the wind shifted...

GPS in the Grand Canyon?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-20-2015 at 00:14

Awesome. Testing mine out in the canyon in 11 days! How was the trip? You must have had some big storms blow over. [Edit for not seeing the...

Boating in Europe?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 23:37

I'll only boat Norway if you hold my hand Paul.

Whitewater Forum : Surfing a duo at La Push

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 08-19-2015 at 22:27

Author: cbishop1Subject: Surfing a duo at La PushPosted: 19 Aug 2015 at 10:27pmhttps://vimeo.com/136782254?utm_source=email&utm_medium=clip-transcode_complete-finished-20120100&utm_campaign=7701&email_id=Y2xpcF90cmFuc2NvZGVkfDczYjdkMjE0MTc0MDc2N2ZjMTJjZDE1MDZkMTlmODM3NjYyfDEzNTE4NDg1fDE0NDAwMzE0NjF8NzcwMQ%3D%3D

New to Montana kayaking

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 22:08

Tennessee girl in Whitefish? They will find you quickly, rest assured. You'll be beating them with sticks in a bit. The "West Fork of the Flat" would...

Grand Canyon - Soap Creek Rapid Changes, 8/13/15

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 21:45

Agreed! Especially in the GC area, it shows how fluid the river truly is no matter how much we try to influence it.

Salt Lake City Block Ice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 20:45

The 2.5 gallon water squares or whatever you want to call them go on their side like they were measured by yeti to fit there, in my old 120 anyway. ...