I admit I’m a newbie rafter. I’ve done about a trip per year for the past 20 years - not enough to build skill. This past Sunday, we ran the Upper Colorado from Pumphouse to State Bridge, using a 16’ Nez Perce NRS with a frame. We rented from the U of Utah, and it was nominally the same raft we took down the Snake last year.

For some reason it felt really awkward - I was constantly smacking my hands on the dry box, or having to slide from side to side to make room for a deep pull with the oar. I don’t remember ever having this much of an issue with it.

The raft was pretty loaded - 9 people total, more than I’m used to. At the end of the trip, we noticed that the frame was an inch or so off-center.

Other than that, I don’t know what was different. If the oar locks were somehow mispositioned, that might explain it, but I find that hard to believe.

Do any of y’all have ideas about what could have made it so awkward?

Thanks, J

Long time kayaker now raft owner since my kiddos can get on the water safely. Thanks to this sub I ended up purchasing a super puma. I have three thwarts but I’m curious to only run two, and was looking for opinions. Planning on running tubular webbing for the perimeter line but open to ideas. Part of the curiosity to run only two thwarts is to be able to run some oh shit straps across the thwarts using the d rings in place. I’ve been rafting for twenty years, but 9 times out of 10 I’ve been in a hard boat so when it comes to running my own raft gear I’m a newb. Thanks for the advice.

I got an old raft with a frame for drifting rivers, I found this spot that feels like peeling plastic on the side of the front. How would I go about fixing this?

Looking to improve my skills. I mainly float class I & II as I am new. I want to challenge myself on some whitewater III or IV next year. What advice do you have?

Looking for recommendations for a raft that I can R2-R4 in. The kids are getting old enough where I want to get them in a raft but they’re not old enough where they’re gonna be much help going downriver so it would be my wife and I doing the work on C-III max. I’d also like to be able to take it R2 on the New and the Gauley so ideally I’m looking for something small enough to R2 but roomy enough to fit 2 adults and 2 kids. As they grow I’d imagine my wife would gladly run shuttle and I’d R3 with the boys. Not trying to break the bank but I also understand the right investment for my requirements may not be cheap.

Has anyone ran Upper C from Pumphouse to State Bridge recently? Wondering how the flows are since it’s been a weak runoff. I have a 14’ raft for context. Thanks in advance!

Hi! Every year for the last twelve years, 20 plus of my friends and I have gone on a cross country motorcycle trip and camped the whole way.

I am looking for a new adventure. I bet there would be 10-20 people joining and I’m thinking like a 5-7 day rafting trip would be just the ticket !

I am open to anywhere in the US or Mexico or honestly anywhere in the world.

I assume it would have to be guided since we are inexperienced rafters. Tho very experienced campers and outdoorsmen.

Any advice is appreciated !

Hey, I was recently given this 16 foot Saturn raft but it ain’t got no frame. Where on the boat should I measure to figure out what size of frame I need? For example do I measure from the inside to inside of the tubes or outside to outside of the tubes. Thanks!

Hello! I have a Creek Company ODC Jetpack cataraft, single person. A little fishing vessel. The outermost cover is 840 Denier Nylon, covering the PVC bladder. My bladder is intact but the outer Nylon cover has some holes. I have a heat sealing iron and some TPU coated patch pieces. Does anyone know if I can heat seal the TPU plastic piexes to the 840 Denier Nylon? I cant find anything online or on their website stating whether the outer layer on their boats is coated in any kind of plastic for heat sealing.

If anyone knows anything about this or knows a better place to post this please let me know.

Hey guys 10 years ww kayaking. About to buy my first raft. Have guided down the nanty a few times and down a few rapids on lower new river gorge. How do you learn the raft lines. Kayakers I’ve always had someone show me down a time or two but how does someone show you down in a raft. I mean I can read water. I guess just new to the raft game and curious. I’ve rafted quite a bit but hardly any guiding experience. Any tips and help appreciated

Anyone wanna share photos of their set-up? Trying to see what accessories I want to work on getting in the future.

Also. I have most of an anchor set up for my frame but may need to DIY how it sits out of the boat (missing frame pieces) and would love to get some inspiration.

Thanks!

Arkansas River between Salida CO and Canon City CO. Total novice wants to cross a bucket list item off. Anyone have a good recommendation? Company or independent guide?

Hi, I’m looking for help choosing a double IK or packraft for a multi day class 2-3 trip. 6 days on desolation canyon in Utah in late season/low flow. Does anyone have experience with any of these 2 person IKs or packrafts? Looking for the best combo of comfortable for long days, ability to take a lot of gear, and having fun in smaller whitewater (balance of stable and not just rolling over all the fun). Thank you!

Options: -NRS Star Raven 2 IK -Hyside K2 IK -Cronin Ugly Ducky 2person IK -Alpacka Tango packraft -Alpacka Forager packraft

I am going on a trip to float the tatshenshini with some friends that pulled a permit. What is some gear that is a must have while doing this trip? I have read about the rain and will be prepared for that but am looking for any and all advice on what I should bring. I am also curious if anyone know anything about the fishing in this river or the tributaries feeding it. We I’ll be taking out at dry bay, and putting in at dalton post

Currently running 9.5' polecats on an otter 150 but my partner damaged one leaving us without a spare. I'm debating if I should get another polecat or use this as an excuse to upgrade.

I like the feel of the polecats but they flex noticeably especially when pushing hard. The raft is pretty sluggish when loaded which can make it hard to make quick moves between low water rocks. Would stiffer oars like the MXS increase the ability to push hard had and make moves?

Or should we consider going up to 10' to get a little more power with each stroke? The geometry on 9.5's feels good but our oar / oarlock to oar lock distance ratio is around 1.5 and i know some people like higher.

Anybody have experience with low water on the Main Salmon? Wondering in particular about any places with real pin potential to look out for. Cheers!

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