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

same gauge location, correlation off I would say bankfull1 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

 

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

 

Rock Island is ON ClayW 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

 

anyone ran the north trail saluda near greenville,sc htk911 New

it has been done.  stashing gear in the dark, guerilla tactics. Yall_Watch_This New

 

anyone ran the east fork tuckasegee,nc htk911 New

If you are talking about panthertown... WillLyons New

yeah htk911 New

from all your posts lately, this link might prove usefull bankfull1 New

great run bankfull1 New

 

Anyone need a large or XL Palm Stikine drysuit?............ Terrell New

<ditchbitch nails the admin> GEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAR SWWWAAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <NT> ditchbitch New

wanna trade for a car stereo? donutboy New

They are posted there too..........and I agree with you............... Terrell New

leave it up - most of us will appreciate news on really good deals ! <NT> OkieBoater New

 

Making the switch- plastic to gore-tex: base layers different? jonas_24112 New

Probably not.  You should still wear base layers with low water affinity because ezwater New

I switched from non-breathable to breathable. snacker55 New

base layers should be the same.    wicking base, fleece pile on top of that ScottBarnes New

Snacker, you're lucky if you sweat that little, but I still get some accumulated dampness in gore-tex. ezwater New

Believe it or not I don't or at least it doesn't show any dampness. snacker55 New

Same set up here curtis_elwood New

 

Mad Boy,  Reaction,  Jefe  photos from this weekend ScottBarnes New

Nice....at least someone got to go play. <NT> snacker55 New

ther have been enough releases or rain to barely make it a fall that's ok ScottBarnes New

 

Hydro comes to Russell Fork(Hearing next Monday)  Need your thoughts. bigezgene New

To the Russell Fork or to the Pound? lrcable New

assuming it is out of the existing dam dancytron New

More info on Flannagan Dam Application for hydro bigezgene New

Running the Russell Fork would be an amazing Mid Summer Dream TerminalEddy New

great idea... russellfork New

 

Rio Turbio, Chile hydraulic New

 

Magnum 72 seat postion for 150lber 5'10"? russllmar New

Trimming the Mag72 Karlmoserh2o New

Karl is right.  The boats performs the best when the ends are pretty much equidistant out of the water................ Terrell New

 

'08 Stakeout Part 3 triberiders New

Really like the On water shots Those are tuff to get <NT> TerminalEddy New

cheap and somewhat easy way for onwater shots surfscoter New

 

6 days in the SE. want to make the most of it. jimbusse New

dont forget to bring rain..your gonna need it. <NT> backbonz New

They Released 1500 CFS on the Pigeon all day today adamCanoe New

pigeon blows...... htk911 New

 

Grand Canyon PFDs must be coastguard-approved? jimkennedy New

From the River Runners for Wilderness website... yakdaddy New

Yes, they check all PFD's and mudpuppy New

Tips hilde New

my experience tonyvarvoutis New

 

Low water Sinks run - Meeting at Y at 10 <NT> duckypaddler New

 

Will any part of the Tellico be runnable in the AM?.... river_medic New

Maybe -  if we're lucky - look for 1.4 on the guage as a min <NT> duckypaddler New

How low can Baby Falls be run? river_medic New

80 cfs <NT> stomper New

80 cfs is roughly 0.75' USGS gage.  It's basically always huckable. HabitatMapper New

Sorry I thought you meant a boatable level for entire run duckypaddler New

That's a bold statement - Do u have to paddle a ducky to do that? (more) HabitatMapper New

Putting in below sinks - No ducky required, just desperate enough to paddle anything <NT> duckypaddler New

I'm gonna shot for Baby Falls and maybe Bald River.... river_medic New

 

The Little is running,it might hold <NT> stomper New

Gary BLUEEZ New

It will probably be early when I go but if it holds out that long who knows?laps maybe <NT> stomper New

It suppose to rain tomorrow TCXJWAGONEER New

I hope your right and if so Cornett & I will be there in the AM duckypaddler New

Little what? <NT> TerminalEddy New

Little River in Smokies in Tennessee! <NT> duckypaddler New

Sinks To the Elbow? <NT> TerminalEddy New

Yep thats it,it might be good tomorrow <NT> stomper New

Sorry just checked again 2.4 and it flatlined <NT> stomper New

Checked again and it's going up! duckypaddler New

Is that a no go for tomorrow? <NT> TerminalEddy New

I would say TCXJWAGONEER New

2.78 and going up TCXJWAGONEER New

 

Playboat length??? kje New

Generally, yes. peterelkon New

 

Don't kill the messenger, just sayin there's a big hard look going on at new hydropower projects.   Tallman New

Here's more info, anyone know about these low power turbines? mudpuppy New

Not sure, but 50MW from a turbine under the Mississippi bankfull1 New

Micro Hydro????Just a Few Facts northfork357 New

yeah, micro hydro bankfull1 New

p.s. bankfull1 New

Green Power and BC Microhydro northfork357 New

one more thing northfork357 New

Those logging roads in BC are a godsend for access to a ton of the classics. farmschooler New

I don't think we are in disagreement bankfull1 New

The state of B.C. MikkelSt.Jean New

Mikkel bankfull1 New

Tatlow MikkelSt.Jean New

I don't think that it is disasterous as you are trying to make out tfmkayaker New

I agree... PAC New

locks and dams have no flood control purpose dancytron New

 

Wilson: Triple Drop wilkomwagon New

I was there today (Sunday) and someone had pulled it out rellufs New

Just curious as to what the level was for you today? (no text) <NT> HabitatMapper New

ELF rellufs New

Thanks, I'd've guess higher, good to know though. <NT> HabitatMapper New

 

Need to boat!  WV on Wednesday? tye New

 

Can anyone think of a good example of a boardwalk/riverfront park in a small rural town? Elvez New

vail, Colorado; Sailda, Colorado; Augusta, Ga;  Columbus, Ga; San Antonio, Tx;  Nachez, Mississippi;  more inside armenchuck New

more CO examples, Buena Vista, Durango,... cdd New

Weldon, NC wh20crazy New

Green River WY benhosofat New

Examples Swims2Often New

Thanks for all the suggestions. I think I'm going to look into Ridgeway, CO... Elvez New

Savannah,Ga. Bryson City, NC  New Orleans,La <NT> megoindisco New

Reno <NT> cdog New

 

Riot Magnum outfitting ideas? cbk1 New

Magnum Outfitting JoeMosq New

Thanks for the info. cbk1 New

magnum outfitting watson.gp New

Shore up the seat with minicell foam. MiddleSchooler New

A clickable link..... MiddleSchooler New

That link is not working for me? <NT> cbk1 New

Hmmm, that's weird. MiddleSchooler New

Trimming the pillar, as suggested, is key. arrmike New

Thanks!   cbk1 New

I've tried them in the "normal" positions outside the knees and they didn't do anything for me. arrmike New

 

Will be back in Asheville from Texas tomorrow, what's gunna be runnin? Wilson? <NT> basebaby New

 

Rocky Broad gage - still broken? It read 6.5 this morning, now at 3.5:  real or bogus? Anybody go? <NT> GRITS New

very likely bogus: kayakergreen New

Thought so. Only been on the RB once (the Upper) and would love to do that again. <NT> GRITS New

They're all broken!  :(    well, except for the Gauley gauge. <NT> BLUEEZ New

I was there today tucker_deloach New

 

best glue for neck gasket repair kayakook New

Seam Grip is the same stuff as aquaseal BoyGenius New

Not exactly.  I use both.  Aquaseal is thicker, fills gaps more easily. Seam Grip I mainly use when ezwater New

I always use a backing of some kind XXX_er New

The edges curling may be due to slight shrinkage of the urethane. Backing is a good idea. ezwater New

GOOP = AquaSeal = SeamGrip PoBoy New

I like Plumber's Goop the best.  It seems to have the best strength to flexibility ratio. <NT> CopperdomeBodhi New

liquid ureathne XXX_er New

 

The best glue to attach mini foam to a kayak? cbk1 New

Weldwood contact cement (red can) BoyGenius New

YEP.. this stuff... stomper New

El Cemento de Contacto Original <NT> HabitatMapper New

couple more tips OkieBoater New

Any solvent based contact cement XXX_er New

Any "waterproof contact cement". I usually get small bottles with the applicator brush attached to the lid. <NT> Dale New

that can be  an expensive way to buy contact cement XXX_er New

But it's handier for sniffing the fumes while driving or sitting in a movie theatre. <NT> ezwater New

I have probably averaged buying 1 bottle a year at $2.00 a bottle... Dale New

What's the purpose of coating the piece once and letting it dry cbk1 New

I can't tell you exactly the purpose, only that it works much better if you do & not near as well if you don't. <NT> Dale New

some foams are not closed cell, the first coat seals... i usually coat boat once, foam twice - no problems <NT> Philcanoe New

Foam is pourous XXX_er New

To ensure: 1) total coverage, 2) thin coverage arrmike New

 

hey Adako what does a person have to do these days to be invited to your Wilsonvisual blog? <NT> mtnsport New

yea if I could be added too that would be awesome <NT> MichaelE New

send in an accurate vizual after you go, preferably a photo adakovizual New

 

Raining like ___ here in Spring City (tn) although a waste of time I will check the piney gage later and post <NT> ditchbitch New

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz <NT> ditchbitch New

 

Mad Boy vs. Mafia vs Critical Mass ScottBarnes New

Intent Corran New

 

Does anyone have any beta on brush creek? tucker_deloach New

Which Brush Creek?-French Broad? yespe1 New

did you mean "the real brush creek?" ditchbitch New

 

FREE Nookie Paddling Gear... briere New

 

Wasn't the point of the playboat to make class 2-3 fun? Corran New

I'm curious to see if it will work, but I can't blame you for trying! Wilko New

If you make it, ill buy it. <NT> tucker_deloach New

I already know it works Corran New

I didn't mean the concept of SUP, but if your design would work. Wilko New

Just got back... works great Corran New

Pictures! Wilko New

Sweet.., Wonder how it would perform on something like BusEater. Nice <NT> Dave_ New

I was hoping someone would come up with something like this. cbk1 New

yeah Corran New

Interesting! One question, though, if it's only for river running and not playing, what advantage does it have over IK? GRITS New

it'll play Corran New

make it shorter and more volume... cdd New

problem.... Corran New

<No Subject> cdd New

ahhh, your knees... jbseay New

oh, pish posh... cdd New

I want to hear the Jeff Snyder review once its in production. Bradley New

yeah, that'd be neat for sure <NT> Corran New

I think Jeff would prefer the higher performance... jims New

What will you paddle it with - two blades or one? Pinecricker New

 

Upper Green today...do you know who this is? TCXJWAGONEER New

Try this link TCXJWAGONEER New

You might try asking at mrponline.org, some of those guys are there often. <NT> rtoodit New

She's from Chattanooga, I saw them at the put in/take out. I'll email her the picture.   Brig New

 

paddlin near Knoxville, tn davehriver New

Upper Green unless we get alot of rain <NT> stomper New

 

Fun trip to Skook last week... BoyGenius New

wondering about your vehicle boat rack surfscoter New

Probably do get dust on boats.... BoyGenius New

 

Reaction vs. Lazer ScottBarnes New

Reaction vs Crossfire!!??? fivetendirtbag New

it's on my list.  for now the Reaction vs. Vortex will give a sense of comparison ScottBarnes New

 

Shipping/Getting Paid for a Kayak nexter New

I think Paypal works best for payment. rockcreeker New

Thanks for the information on shipping/getting paid <NT> nexter New

 

Predictions for tomorrow? <NT> GRITS New

Yeah I Predict is better start DUMPING now if anything is going to run tomorrow <NT> TerminalEddy New

 

Top 5 Knarliest rapids/ drops in the southeast? whats your take?? <NT> Getchasome New

The Grunch for you! <NT> stomper New

not anymore stomper! your all scrambled up <NT> Getchasome New

Big Boy Raven fork <NT> stomper New

Trash Can Falls, 40/40, Energizer (pungy stick?) Sunshine, Hale Mary HabitatMapper New

I think that name has been used bankfull1 New

Double Drop on Little P on Waldens Ridge <NT> OcoeePaul New

Nantahala falls and hell hole for sure <NT> redrock438 New

Nemesis/Bricklayer combo (Cullasaja), Thunderdome (Big Creek), anything on Toxaway, Big Boy (Raven's Fork)....   ugadelta98 New

Where is 40/40 and where is Thunderdome? Big Creek in Smokies? yespe1 New

40/40 is on Toxaway, Thunderdome is on Big Cr tributary of Overflow. <NT> FluidDruid New

Has thunderdome over gone? I hiked in and it looked unrunnalb fahimaz7 New

Mike Tyson's, Sunshine, Wintergreen, 40/40, Bricklayer <NT> tiskemanis New

The Monkey at 200% <NT> dekizzle New

Does West Virginia count? Coming Home Sweet Jesus. <NT> Will_Carry New

<No Subject> nfbk New

Garden of the Gods?  Haven't seen it in person, only photos. <NT> FluidDruid New

Run on a regular basis? Big Boy, 40/40, Landbridge, Gorilla@ highwater, something in tennessee <NT> nathans213 New

Big Boy, 40/40, Fire Escape, Shoot me in the Face w/ a 9mm, & 200% Gorilla paddler511 New

what is 9mm? <NT> rwcowan New

drop on middle creek; chattanooga, TN, Im pretty sure. <NT> Haase New

You are correct: 9mm rapid description inside HabitatMapper New

Pic fahimaz7 New

Big Boy, Mangler, 40/40, Last 2 on Horsepasture, Box Canyon Upper Whitewater <NT> Boaterbox New

Big Boy, 40/40, Trashcan Falls?, 9mm, Whitewater minigorge bankfull1 New

Desoto Falls, Garden of the Gods, 9mm, Horsepasture, Nutcracker? Big Boy FlyinSkeleton New

Energizer on Real Mann's would prob make my list.. BJ New

Rock Wall on Mill Creek in West Virginia is one ugly mother. analogkid70 New

 

east fork tuck....anyone interested? htk911 New

 

Where to set up a blog? bsfreefalllt New

I like worldkayakblogs.com... Good features to customize the page etc <NT> laddie New

blogger.com ScottBarnes New

kayaking.com has a very easy to use blog feature.   <NT> geoffcj New

Several good choices.... PotomacBoater New

 

Saluda is running tomorrow  (is it worth a two hour drive?) armenchuck New

a little beta... Kuusk New

 

Team Wave Sport Update: The new Diesel wwpaddler03 New

Kinda Looks like the GUS <NT> TerminalEddy New

I like the deck changes. SwimmerBill New

 

Tree Removal at Wandas tomorrow... laddie New

see if you can do something about pinball too <NT> kayakook New

Riiiiiggggghhhhhttttt <NT> laddie New

 

Lucifers and Detonator triberiders New

WOW!!!! <NT> Bradley New

Where is that? What river? <NT> Cree1976 New

lucifers is on the gatineau and triberiders New

 

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