Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Whitewater Kayaking

Whitewater kayaking
is not a toddler’s game, which anyone can do. Whitewater Kayaking is the game of paddling a kayak on a moving body of water. If you are new to water kayaking or are trying it for the first time, then it is suggested to tell your guide before hand. They will tell you about the whitewater kayaking, equipment and protective gear you would be requiring. Some of the things they will discuss with you are River Running, Creeking, Slalom, and Play boating.

As a beginner, for you it is suggested go in got river running. Here you will tour down the river and enjoy the challenge of whitewater kayaking. These trips can be short as well as long multi day trips also.
Some of you might have done white water kayaking before; therefore, it will be suggested to learn different types of paddling, rolling, bracing, sculling, and freefall. It is just going to be a real fun. Many people are in this level but before going it is wiser to get the river volume checked.

Getting river volume checked is very important for all level kayaks. This is important because it helps you to understand the changes in volume or velocity of waves. You will go up and down a river at this speed. Some people can bear it but there are many who can bear this hardship.

If you are an advanced level kayak, then you might be aware about all this. But still try to balance your white water kayak. Some people out of thrill try to do stunts that can be dangerous. So avoid doing them.

Play safe and enjoy whitewater kayaking completely.

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1 comments:

gillian said...

Kayaking is really a very dangerous water sport. If you don't know how to control your paddle and cannot go w/ the flow of the water, I would say that your life is in great danger. That's is why I don't like this kind of water sport because it's very dangerous. You wouldn't know what will happen next.
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