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Topic: 2010 BD Carnage Asada Discussion Thread Posted: 05 Jul 2010 at 4:26pm |
This is the 2010 BD Carnage Asada discussion thread. Please post any questions below. Remember the actual Trip Details are located on the 2010 BD Carnage Asada | Trip Page The date is set for August 14th, 2010. Time is 11.
What to bring:
1. Your self
2. Some type of suitable river craft.
3. Something to contribute to the potluck food / libations.
Who can come:
1. EVERYONE.
2. Hungry / thirsty people.
Now the why:
1. We will have a pseudo slalom course set up in the rapid.
2. James makes the bestest Carna Asada.
3. A great chance to get together and be on the river we love.
4. People will be making multiple laps down BD, if you have it on your tick list, show up, the flows should be good for personal FD's and there will be lots of help.
5. Did I mention Jame's food?
Who is in?
Who is bringing what?
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Posted: 05 Jul 2010 at 4:31pm |
I will take care of the slalom markers.
But help setting them will be appreciated. I opted for 2 colors. The 'cool' folks must pass all within 2 feet, us sucka's only pass the greens.
2 difficulties? Still in the planning stage so pipe up if you have an opinion.
I will bring my BBQ, cooler, camera, inflatable crocodile.
A lot of help is needed and VERY appreciated, if your coming, and stoked, lets get a list going.
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Posted: 05 Jul 2010 at 7:25pm |
Yo if my inflatable crocodile survives a week in Cabo, I'll bring mine too!
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More water, please.
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Posted: 22 Jul 2010 at 10:26am |
The slalom markers are coming along nicely.
Now who all is coming? Can someone bring a raft? Tandem IK? Tandem hard shell?
There has been a lot of interest by people that want to come but are not comfortable running BD alone. I thought we could include everyone with a few tandems / rafts. Good safety!
Thoughts?
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Posted: 08 Aug 2010 at 6:29pm |
Who all is in?
Looks like a few - plenty of room for more.
remember - BYOB & some to share, communtiy scooby snacks.
Weather is looking good - flows will be low - fun will be high.
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Posted: 10 Aug 2010 at 7:55am |
mmmm carnage asada. i want some....
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Posted: 10 Aug 2010 at 8:21am |
I got the grill and some fixin's ... might not be quite as amazing as last year but well see what we can do. Also remember this event is about Carnage and Brawling with the Boulder. So while it is a great time to get out and run the rapid, I am going to watch some spills and thrills. For all you first timers out there you have two significant events to one up. 1. First and Foremost - The flying Fish - Highlight of the day 4 sure!
2. Of course would be the run through boulder on an inner tube..Well can you top that... I think so, and I look forward to seeing it! Bring your tubes and water wings because this year the flow is low but the carne will be high!!!!
Edited by James - 10 Aug 2010 at 8:21am
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Posted: 10 Aug 2010 at 12:56pm |
Grill- Check
Food - Check
Slalom Course - In progress!
Mineral Water - Check
I will be out early on Saturday to hang and hopefully get the course markers set up.
See You There!
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Posted: 10 Aug 2010 at 2:14pm |
Im gonna try to be there. man that rapid is a blast in a playboat! Tobin, could you bring the demo boat? If i make it up there id love to demo it.
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Posted: 10 Aug 2010 at 2:24pm |
Yep, It will be on the roof.
It is looking like a fun turnout - 2 BBQ's - water - warm weather and BD!
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Posted: 10 Aug 2010 at 2:45pm |
Ok sweet, Ill try to make it up there. I need to redeem myself on this rapid.
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Posted: 10 Aug 2010 at 2:48pm |
There will be a prize for the most creative craft that goes down the drop. All you have to do is show up and we will take a photo. Then I will create a thread on the following monday and the team/person with the most votes will win.
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Posted: 10 Aug 2010 at 2:48pm |
Tobin did you rig up the chair lift at the drop?
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Posted: 10 Aug 2010 at 3:44pm |
Yeah Yeah - Chair Lift is installed with racks for any size kayak!
No fee for the ride, you just need really strong paddle strokes to attain back up BD.
James - Define 'Craft'
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Posted: 10 Aug 2010 at 6:51pm |
Craft will be defined as: a mode of transport down the Boulder Drop rapid that meets these requirements.
1. Floats or Provides enough flotation to keep 62.3% of your body out of the water 2. Is powered in some method to provide limited or functional navigation 3. Must be capable of transporting the person(s) and 1 six pack of beverages (note more beverage capacity will most likely increase the probability of high voting) 4. Must contain personal construction that is critical to structural integrity (ie no kayaks with a happy face painted on)
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Posted: 11 Aug 2010 at 12:10am |
I'm in. I've got a sitter.
Tobin, let me know when, where to be to help with the set-up
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Posted: 12 Aug 2010 at 7:00pm |
Okay, I'm confused. Is this contest a "slalom" of some sort, or simply a test of what kind of odd craft you can get through the rapid? If some portion of it is slalom, will it be timed? Is it open to "regular" kayaks?
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Posted: 13 Aug 2010 at 8:36am |
The slalom markers are not working out according to my master plan. I will continue to try to get them rigged up, but no promises on the course.
Carnage Asada is all about chilling on the side of BD with fellow boaters, eating and doing what ever comes to mind.
See you all tomorrow!
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Posted: 13 Aug 2010 at 11:41am |
a stubborn head cold may be interfering with weekend plans. Was really looking forward to testing out a particular pool toy :( argh...
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More water, please.
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Posted: 14 Aug 2010 at 7:10pm |
Looks like you guys were having a great time out there. I was planning on joining you - but this was the first chance that a buddy and I had to take our wives on a trip down the Sky so we had to give that priority.
Logged PFD's in a Duo and an IK so I sort of felt like I was joining in even though we were just passing through....
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Posted: 16 Aug 2010 at 8:59am |
Great food, great weather, and great people. 2010 Carnage Asada was sweeeeet!
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Posted: 16 Aug 2010 at 10:07am |
That was fun you all. James, thanks for the fajitas. They were AWESOME!!!
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Posted: 16 Aug 2010 at 10:37am |
No kidding, the fajitas were great, thanks James!
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Posted: 16 Aug 2010 at 2:30pm |
Sorry i didn't stop by! on a time constraint so we had to bomb down stream fast. I waved as we passed though.
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