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Nomad seat info panicreek New

 

What are the best playholes in nc? tucker_deloach New

let me be the first to say... megoindisco New

If youd of said ur mom i might have more respect for you. <NT> tucker_deloach New

How do you get to eternity hole and when is there water. tucker_deloach New

eternity, the ocoee (close to nc) <NT> clay54 New

 

Rock Island Thurs.- Come get your chunder-munch on TNPADDLER22 New

or 5 hours at 1,900 cfs BoyGenius New

oh no they changed it on me <NT> TNPADDLER22 New

 

terrible news for Jackson Kayak just released megoindisco New

Yeah. But you can understand that they're sick of sponges by now. <NT> RStarring New

Economics 101 Dave_ New

 

Stolen boat. swimingmexican New

 

What new rivers did you add to your list in 2008?     Me?  only 3 BLUEEZ New

About the same here curtis_elwood New

i got 21-ish new runs... alexkayaks23 New

My best year BY FAR (of two) got in 9 new runs - HabitatMapper New

Me? 12 but I traveled.... pinkH2o New

My year sucked 1 new run:Upper Yough <NT> stomper New

9 that I can think of jsd2 New

Mucho Rio TNPADDLER22 New

been a pretty sweet year...coulda used more rain though clay54 New

Just 2, but they were sweet runs that had been on the list for a while tcookson New

Locust Fork and Upper Green.  Not as many as I'd hoped. <NT> Turtle81 New

 

Players Micosmonkey New

glad someone has the insight and balls to post a much needed rant..... dneesh New

The third element.  Worked for me. <NT> ezwater New

user has one post on boatertalk, never  seen that before <NT> megoindisco New

every one here started with one post-- I hope this user stays around and posts somemore <NT> ddbc New

I know of another but ironically he's doing his Phd in Psychology... pinkH2o New

Could be argued that this belongs on the LL side but it needed to be posted on the BT side ddbc New

 

Is LRC gonna run Friday? <NT> JoJo1983 New

 

¿ Don Vito how did the Ocoee work out ? Come back and trade for a Quake or a Zoom when you are ready, Chad has the keys <NT> Louie New

Ocoee ain't running, I have to wait for natty flow DonVitoCorleone New

 

website is changing, so time to pimp the goods ScottBarnes New

 

2009 WS Diesel Review SilverBullet New

I was looking for a all around boat. Tell me what the down side could be to this boat. Thanks Chefpaddleman New

It is an effin sick boat.... and there really isn't a downside if "all around" is what your aiming for KELLMAN New

seeing as its a wavesport, I guess the possible downside would be... DonVitoCorleone New

WRONG!  you didn't read the link, did you DVC? HabitatMapper New

Looks like a Thunder with less pronounced chine <NT> towelie New

Is it easier to roll than the earlier DIesels? <NT> Carp New

That was one of the things.. hydraulic New

Be interresting to see how it stacks up against the Mad Boy Corran New

Looks like they kept the plow factor down in the bow. <NT> ezwater New

 

Kayak Pucon Chile Trip of a Lifetime!!! jaredseiler New

Agreed - more falls and rivers in that one beautiful area than anywhere I know. <NT> ClayW New

 

Crossfire at 200lbs. Would I be too big <NT> WookieBreath New

probably a bit.  Vortex would be better ScottBarnes New

Shame there is one for $150 with paddle and skirt on cl.  I don't have enough room for a dud. <NT> WookieBreath New

don't go on my opinion alone though ScottBarnes New

 

So, I'm sitting at lunch eating with Louie when he gets a phone call from swimming mexican. PincheLocoGringo New

Please understand that he only has 33, so losing a boat is a bigger deal to him than to others who are better endowed <NT> ReformSchooler New

38 but the one swwimming Mexican lost wasn´t counted. ¿I guess you could lose a boat and you wouldn¨t mind? <NT> Louie New

Yeah, I would mind.  But I don't 38, or even 33 . . . ReformSchooler New

openboats aren't a dime-a-dozen like kayaks ckingoc1 New

Last time I boat without smoke. <NT> swimingmexican New

Don't get me wrong, I understand losing a boat is a big deal.  But I have seen women lose kids at the mall who didn't PincheLocoGringo New

you'll get used to it, you have no choice. <NT> swimingmexican New

I-Pod and headphones? <NT> PincheLocoGringo New

 

Sunshine namesake - am i missing something here? Cree1976 New

reason DonVitoCorleone New

cool - thanks Cree1976 New

www.boatingbeta.com armenchuck New

My apologies if I was a too obtuse there. farmschooler New

 

Creek boat questions Matt99 New

you perfectly described a big burn or a superhero DonVitoCorleone New

Critical Mass, Everest, lg Solo, Mega Rocker for big boats (in that order of preference) ScottBarnes New

Get a boat with a little edge, and get a large size. arrmike New

inseam length?  That's the problem with many of these 'big' boats.. ClayW New

 

Portland Paddling glacial-buzz New

Try Posting on the PDX Kayaker Forum phlyingfish New

Give me a call curtis_elwood New

 

What's the lowest you've run the Little River - Sinks to the Elbow? love2kayak New

We put on TCXJWAGONEER New

The weather is not looking TCXJWAGONEER New

2.3 is about as low as you really want DonVitoCorleone New

2.2 is the lowest most locals will run- my cut off is 2.4...but then again I'm 1 hr and 45 min away. Jayrockin New

1.7 - Laps on the Meanies through the Eddy Out and the section. . . Footer New

Thanks guys! I'll be leaving work at Dandridge that day IF I go ... love2kayak New

Here is Video from me and a buds low water run.... Zeppelinpilot New

Some day these posts will again read "how high has X been run?" ......Some day............ <NT> cbkoontz New

I like the way you think!  Someday....  Any day now..... <NT> HabitatMapper New

 

Pyranha Burns for Sale through Green River Adventures finny New

 

O8 Hero setup question for Jackson paddlers Coosapaddler New

little past neutral to the stern brad_ New

I like it back, others like all the way forwards.. depends on your weight and paddling pref. ClayW New

I like it all the way forward MinorThreat New

Feedback phlyingfish New

I like it all the way forward in my Super Hero. spankinamos New

 

The Rupert River triberiders New

that's whitewater <NT> adakovizual New

Holy Crap! <NT> tucker_deloach New

Well Done! I'm hoping to get up there late next summer when it is just big water Riv New

 

A few pictures from 2007 and 2008 Green Race. guest1 New

Here's one that links. guest1 New

And even more race pics!  Nice ones.  A couple questions.... farmschooler New

Never got past "On The Down Low". That was one the Guelo New

 

Georgia raft guiding canoe90 New

Might want to think about the Chattooga <NT> TerminalEddy New

Drive ten miles over the border into tennessee, do the ocoee. Bradley New

Yeah.  What Brad said. Otter New

 

: : : : $5 winter tshirt sale : : : : . . . teamscum New

Sounds like a deal, but what is a "winter tshirt" ?   <NT> ezwater New

How bout some baby blue or yellow with an ant <NT> sturpon711 New

can/do you make smalls for us girls/little people??  (NT) <NT> epowell New

can/do you make smalls for us girls/little people??  (NT) <NT> epowell New

Baaahh...screw the little people, they're small.. big people need shirts! scottp47 New

 

How many days did you guys get on the water so far in 2008? cherrycreekguide New

159 and hoping for a few more! <NT> acecoach New

119. Thanks goodness for damned dam release rivers. <NT> Dale New

54 so far (despite having a full time day job) teepee New

I'm pretty lucky, in that I can often take off work when the water is running or work and boat the same day. <NT> Dale New

55 so far.  Not bad for being a married working stiff. <NT> tcookson New

over 60, less than 75 russellfork New

Barely more than 20, but.... tennpaddler New

tennpaddler..... mikesong New

Actually, that is my job... tennpaddler New

around 120 - list ClayW New

52... hoping for more in December. <NT> GR8ESC New

150....for the year! <NT> rob729 New

NOT enough! .... 44 hoping for more next year! <NT> love2kayak New

Three...........and I aint kiddin' three fricken days. Will_Carry New

Around 70 so far.  I would love to break 100 in '09 but we will need more rain so I can get after work run in the Park <NT> Dooleyoc-1 New

50 that I wrote down. Roughly once a week- not bad for a full time employee and single mom of 2..... BLUEEZ New

58 and counting, 28 days left but want to stay married/employed. <NT> hkacpa New

not nearly enough NickD New

About 50 jsd2 New

 

How do you get a drysuit on without ripping all your hair out??? kayaksiren New

put your skull cap on first?    vaseline your head?   <NT> chaco_tan_lines New

cap on first, no problem <NT> Philcanoe New

step into it through the neck. <NT> stomper New

Use your hands to stretch the gasket first curtis_elwood New

Based on watching my girlfriend put hers on... rockcreeker New

Idonno,never have that problem,cornrows maybe? <NT> sprinkle New

303 the gaskets on the inside too -- that will help. Do it often. <NT> G New

Buzz cut/shave your head/old guys hair just relocates <NT> hkacpa New

 

BIG news for the future of the NF American River selmaraid New

Great news! bankfull1 New

There are decades of history with the Auburn Dam. arrmike New

YaHoo!!!   <NT> CathyLa New

Nice to see some good news. <NT> FluidDruid New

That is great news.  It would be a tragedy if those canyons ever got flooded. arrmike New

 

How big can you go in  quarry hole? tucker_deloach New

Damn shame with your mad Class V skills, Quarry has been gone for a couple of years, you still might make it down it ditchbitch New

BACK OFF JACKASS, TUCKER DELOACH IS MY PERSONAL HERO roscoepwavetrain New

That's Mr. Jackass...heavy on the MISTER...I'll be at Quarry this weekend for sure...we'll have a surf-off... ditchbitch New

That'll teach me to ask a question on boatertalk. haha   <NT> tucker_deloach New

STAY OUTTA THIS...this is between me a Roscoe PP Wavetrain...it's on beeeach!! <NT> ditchbitch New

Film it and you could sell it - Grumpy Old Men 2 in Kayaks duckypaddler New

 

Fixing a kayak... razzledazza New

ditchbitch is a plastic welder.  There's a Dagger guy on the board also, but I'm too old to remember. <NT> ezwater New

 

H20 dealer mattporter New

I am the H20 Paddles Rep for the East Coast... Gavin_Rains New

your one bladed aquabound paddle should work just fine, learn to C1 <NT> Kuusk New

 

Best food and storage for self support over nighters? TNPADDLER22 New

a 12-pack and some ramen....next question. <NT> roscoepwavetrain New

ummmm wouldn't the ramen get in the way of having more beer? ditchbitch New

hey nick, stop by.... tennpaddler New

Mountain House curtis_elwood New

Yep, I lived 5 days on MH---pleasantly surprised and pleased with it energywonk New

Love the Pocket Rocket too! curtis_elwood New

MRE's Waterproof, Hot, lots of callories, TP, Tobasco, and more for about $6 a meal dragorossinw New

you can't get military MRE's around here anymore... southeastcreekin New

Pita pockets + tuna from the bag and some cheese, leave the beer and take whiskey. <NT> rtoodit New

Are there any good true overnighters in the SE? rellufs New

Here's a couple curtis_elwood New

Linville KenHolmes New

you can do a Big South Fork Overnight...or something in the Obed/Clear Creek Watershed <NT> southeastcreekin New

California favorites... MinorThreat New

Best dehydrated food I've found is Mary Jane Farms MarkS New

Backpacker Pantry nfbk New

Moscow, Idaho! <NT> Elvez New

(I meant this as a response to the Mary Jane's Farm post) <NT> Elvez New

 

Anyone seen Heath Miller? <NT> <NT> PaddlerMo New

Yeah, he is about 6'5", weighs around 256, and plays tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Why? <NT> Ed_E.Hopper New

last time i saw him... seboater77 New

see him all the time.  How are you do'n Mo. miltymann New

 

Free Christmas Presents for only the cost of a stamp ditchbitch New

that's a great deal considering that is one BIG A$$ bumper sticker  :) BLUEEZ New

It’s big... for over compensating for a small site <NT> ditchbitch New

unlike that stupid a$$ font above <NT> ditchbitch New

 

While I'm Here. What's new for 09 ? Who has what coming in the Boat Dept. ? smithandjones New

DragoRossi has 2 new boats    1 old/new boat ScottBarnes New

JK Little Hero and Dinamic Duo <NT> brad_ New

Dagger Axiom to try to make a modern RPM. <NT> ezwater New

liquidlogic  biscuit right? <NT> tucker_deloach New

WaveSport Re-designed the Diesel <NT> r.d.mcdaniel New

 

Creek kayak to replace Phat DRRPM New

5'9'', 195.. creek options ClayW New

Eskimo makes the Salto curtis_elwood New

I keep hearing that "on the high end for the Salto", but you do know that they added about 5.5 gallons of volume to it? Wilko New

Yes, I know they added 5 gallons to it... curtis_elwood New

Thanks for the input DRRPM New

gus is good joepdlr New

Phat  >  Gus  >  Remix..... <NT> Bradley New

Medium Fluid Solo would be one to try... Gavin_Rains New

Riot Magnums  Have a look at their 72 smithandjones New

And not a moment too soon! <NT> Dan New

phat was a unique boat JG New

Habitat 80 hydraulic New

hey Brian, what is your opine on the 72 vs the 80 smoot New

The 80's sweet, but... hydraulic New

MICRO P1PN8EZ New

Hey Ed. You're welcome to borrow my Nomad 8.5 MarkS New

Hi Mark, good luck with your upcoming surgery and thanks for the offer DRRPM New

Hi Mark, good luck with your upcoming surgery and thanks for the offer DRRPM New

Sorry there is no boat like a phat godiekayak New

I think the rocker had alot to do with that Skinny New

it might be the driver and not the car...(with relation about the jefe's...) matias New

 

Here's an online guide.. stefano New

 

Like mine getsgarth New

 

NRS Elbow Pads.. Yay or nay? <NT> basebaby New

Boof asks if you bumped your elbow... tiskemanis New

Love mine Karlmoserh2o New

Opps - I like my elbow pads getsgarth New

check these at hockeyworld.com, they're only $5.99 Dan New

good protection with a few annoyances catchaneddy New

I have sr pads and i dont even go down wilson without them. tucker_deloach New

I didn't like my NRS.  The velcro wore out quick.  sixsixone better for me. <NT> riverhythm New

 

Kokatat GMER is 20% off @ NRS today selmaraid New

 

Free topo maps online -- Libre Map Project farmschooler New

if you like that...check this out... southeastcreekin New

Oooh, yes, I'll be on that like white on the rice.  Very nice.  Thx. <NT> farmschooler New

like old navy on white trash <NT> adakovizual New

Thanks, John. Very handy <NT> HarrisonMetzger New

also check out USAPhoto Maps dancytron New

 

23rd Annual Chili Run to honor Carol and Jay Srymanske cityboy New

can you camp at MOE? Renee New

I can't answer for MOE, but... cityboy New

 

Ok you Water Hippies in or near Atlanta itburns New

 

I received some nice pics taken at Raven Fork yesterday. BRAVO! SaultyDog New

Please post the pics if you get a chance <NT> Dooleyoc-1 New

here's a couple from my phone. Skully New

3-4''?   Gage change or how runnable is that?  (I thought 6'' was minimum) ClayW New

I've haven't run it yet but I know plenty of Knoxville and Asheville folks run it at 4". I've heard of people (more) Dooleyoc-1 New

yeah, you could run it even lower.  Dooley, here's another try at the pics. Skully New

great shots, love the motion blur of the paddle in Shayne's face in the 4th picture. <NT> tiskemanis New

It's nice to know that you love me do much mike...was a cold day but well worth it... <NT> BurpleDisco New

Nice photos.  Beautiful, but looks awful cold! FluidDruid New

6" is probably my fun minimum. I've run it at 5" and it went ok but I would prefer to not go that low again. TonyRobinson New

Those pics didn't load.  Try them again. I'd like to see them. <NT> Dooleyoc-1 New

 

Anyone get a West Prong Visual Yesterday/Today? JimJanney New

same gauge location, correlation off I would say bankfull1 New

As of yesterday, Mon the newfound gap road was closed. Make sure to check that gauge as well before you head to the park <NT> rwcowan New

data point inside adode New

 

Has anyone kayked this yet 35 minute long surf ride in the amazon easternsurfer1 New

Pororoca?  Yup.  Been Done.  There is a video about it... ScottBarnes New

Awesome video! <NT> Turtle81 New

A group did a few years back.  I think Corran was part of the group. <NT> ReformSchooler New

I'll bet you'll see Corran surf it on an SUP soon. <NT> aevanlloyd New

not unless we call him a puss enough times first ScottBarnes New

 

did the little run today? <NT> tom@springcreek New

Looks like it... TCXJWAGONEER New

Didn't make it there either, but it definitely ran.  7am would've been a great level! <NT> HabitatMapper New

We ran it,put on about 10:30 and the level was 2.35 I think <NT> stomper New

bare minimum or less I'd say, being on the river when it's snowing is always nice BLUEEZ New

Any Chance... TCXJWAGONEER New

Check your BT email HabitatMapper New

2.5 is a good low flow min duckypaddler New

It was very TCXJWAGONEER New

RI tonight.. come into the light Tom.. <NT> ClayW New

nevermind..  feminine hygiene receptacles at TVA just backed out on tonight. <NT> ClayW New

 

Rock Island is ON ClayW New

yeh... for 2 hours at 2,500... woopytfreakindoo... paddler511 New

Hell Yeah! TNPADDLER22 New

 

I'm thinking about buying a subaru. any comments....................... Billy1Wick New

Buy her a WRX!!! <NT> sunchopper New

OK, seriously... I drive a Subie and love it, but its not a Forester or an Outback <NT> sunchopper New

Good friends have a Forrester and an Outback.  They like the Outback better........... Terrell New

I'm about to donate my old Outback to our public radio station. Will report what it brings at auction. <NT> ezwater New

If you need an affordable AWD vehicle that works well on the road and can handle some off-road, ezwater New

Honda Element is way more versatile...especially for boating. Guelo New

<No Subject> cdysart New

It's the interior that makes it more versatile. Guelo New

There are several maintenance problems with Subarus Otter New

The only problems I have had have been with the auto transmissions.  I will get a stick on my next one. Terrell New

Mine was a stick. We all know you've had good luck with Subarus. I (and many others) haven't Otter New

Tranny issues seem to be a production year model... lots of 02-03 WRX's had "glass" trannys... mines 06 and butter <NT> sunchopper New

Is "butter" better than "glass"? <NT> Elvez New

butter trannies shit cleaner? <NT> farmschooler New

its smooth like butter... come on <NT> sunchopper New

My old Outback stick is smooth as butter, and vague as butter. Direct connect Honda stick is much better. <NT> ezwater New

No worries.  I am a big believer in Subaru's, but also in Toyota's (owned three 4Runners) and Honda's. Terrell New

Does Subaru plan to make / import an Outback TDI? NT <NT> parknsurf New