Which is better? (Tidal or River Mud)

[dasandmann]

i was supposed to go today, with my girl, but we canceled unfortunatly. so now i have to go dig a pit in my back yard!

[QuagmireGiggity]

As someone who has primarily played in tidal mud only in the past several years, I shall at least name the pros and cons of such mud:

Pros:
--Tidal mud tends to have more skin-exfoliating minerals that give your skin that buttery feeling for days afterward!
--It puts such a grip on your body that you can liken the feeling to that of a million little fingers massaging your body, or, as I told my buddy 'ht88' when he went out with me to my local marsh the other day, a full-body blow job given by nature!
-Tidal mud pits change location from day to day, due to the boggy ground being easily manipulated by the changing tides. If one spot tends to be in an area deemed to be not-so-private, you can always return on another day and find new mire in a spot that's more to your liking.

Cons:
--The seemingly thousands of little snails and various breeds of crabs that are washed in by the shore to bury themselves in exposed tidal mud. Usually, the snails won't come out of their shells to play with you, but unless you don't mind the idea of the occasional crab latching onto you, you probably won't like the presence of marine life.
--Hidden or slightly protruding reeds scratching or cutting you as you make your way through the mire, or jump into your favorite pit.
--The massive onslaught of mosquitoes and/or horse flies on any given day. Strong bug repellent is a must, as it probably would in most areas with a quagmire of some sort.
--Tidal mud sometimes being too heavy to churn up in some spots. No matter how strong you may be, the doughy muck may be too much to handle, given its tidal source and all of the life it is containing within its slime and ooze. However, this bring me back to the "pro" of how good the pressing can feel.
--The possibility of getting stuck in the heavy, doughy mire shortly before the tide begins to pull inward. Now, in my local marsh, I've gotten swallowed up a little past my waist in the heaviest of mud, but the effort to get out has never required more than a few jerks of my legs (and a LOT of mud burping and farting!). Other marshes may provide more effort in getting oneself out, and tides do roll in slowly over several hours. However, common sense does tell you that being stuck somewhere prior to high tide, and especially alone, proposes a hazard. The buddy system, and a good grip (no pun intended) on the area and tide schedule would be key!

Let me just say that tidal mud is worth all the trouble. It is some of the most smoothest around..and for me, the burping, farting and methane stink get my blood pumping. Training for Tough Mudder, Warrior Dash or one of those other endurance races so popular these days? You'll think those are child's play once you experience the workout of climbing between the deep, empty river beds of a marsh. You'll come out with a renewed sense of confidence, and you'll sleep like a baby afterwards!

[mudman4]

As someone who has primarily played in tidal mud only in the past several years, I shall at least name the pros and cons of such mud:

Pros:
--Tidal mud tends to have more skin-exfoliating minerals that give your skin that buttery feeling for days afterward!
--It puts such a grip on your body that you can liken the feeling to that of a million little fingers massaging your body, or, as I told my buddy 'ht88' when he went out with me to my local marsh the other day, a full-body blow job given by nature!
-Tidal mud pits change location from day to day, due to the boggy ground being easily manipulated by the changing tides. If one spot tends to be in an area deemed to be not-so-private, you can always return on another day and find new mire in a spot that's more to your liking.

Cons:
--The seemingly thousands of little snails and various breeds of crabs that are washed in by the shore to bury themselves in exposed tidal mud. Usually, the snails won't come out of their shells to play with you, but unless you don't mind the idea of the occasional crab latching onto you, you probably won't like the presence of marine life.
--Hidden or slightly protruding reeds scratching or cutting you as you make your way through the mire, or jump into your favorite pit.
--The massive onslaught of mosquitoes and/or horse flies on any given day. Strong bug repellent is a must, as it probably would in most areas with a quagmire of some sort.
--Tidal mud sometimes being too heavy to churn up in some spots. No matter how strong you may be, the doughy muck may be too much to handle, given its tidal source and all of the life it is containing within its slime and ooze. However, this bring me back to the "pro" of how good the pressing can feel.
--The possibility of getting stuck in the heavy, doughy mire shortly before the tide begins to pull inward. Now, in my local marsh, I've gotten swallowed up a little past my waist in the heaviest of mud, but the effort to get out has never required more than a few jerks of my legs (and a LOT of mud burping and farting!). Other marshes may provide more effort in getting oneself out, and tides do roll in slowly over several hours. However, common sense does tell you that being stuck somewhere prior to high tide, and especially alone, proposes a hazard. The buddy system, and a good grip (no pun intended) on the area and tide schedule would be key!

Let me just say that tidal mud is worth all the trouble. It is some of the most smoothest around..and for me, the burping, farting and methane stink get my blood pumping. Training for Tough Mudder, Warrior Dash or one of those other endurance races so popular these days? You'll think those are child's play once you experience the workout of climbing between the deep, empty river beds of a marsh. You'll come out with a renewed sense of confidence, and you'll sleep like a baby afterwards!

Thank you for that input. Two days ago, I went boating around St. Augustine. I didn't get into any on-land spots but I did sink to my thighs underwater which was awesome. I'm hoping to go back soon.