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Comment on Can anyone recommend a fun white water rafting place? by Canyon Admirer

Canyon Admirer — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:00:47 +0000

When you are ready for class 1-10, kayak the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon with your group of friends and family. To prepare yourself, you may go on a motorized or oar-powered trip first then get your mojo on and kayak it!

Comment on How can I remove the scratches and scuffs from my plastic kayak? by Broken Kayak Will

Broken Kayak Will — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:07:51 +0000

Thanks for the advice, i have a huge hole in my kayak.

Will

Comment on More Great Rafting Tips… by rafting scotland

rafting scotland — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:13:46 +0000

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Comment on Whitewater Rafting Rapids and Classifications in Maine by Maine Rafting

Maine Rafting — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:33:40 +0000

awesome, I love maine rafting. Best place to have it imho! Maine Rafting is fun, exciting and will bring your family closer together! I’ve also launched a site on Maine Rafting: http://www.maine-rafting.info check it out!

Comment on Is it safe to go white water rafting? by RKO RULZ (Mr.Randy PAC OFC OS)

RKO RULZ (Mr.Randy PAC OFC OS) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:52:41 +0000

Rafting Feedback: I wouldn’t call it safe but it is definately fun!!! After all what is safe these days you can not even get in your car without worrying about an accident! I say go and have fun!!

Comment on Is it safe to go white water rafting? by g_steed

g_steed — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:40:06 +0000

Rafting Feedback: Years ago a sport company got into trouble. They had advertised their activity as safe. Today any operator will tell you, “No, this activity is not safe.”. Most whitewater deaths occur to males, alcohol is often involved as well as a lack of safety equipment. Helmet and PFD. Personal Flotation Device. Note, it is not called a life jacket! If you raft with a commercial company you will most likely have no problems

Comment on Is it safe to go white water rafting? by Ralfcoder

Ralfcoder — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:35:21 +0000

Rafting Feedback: It’s not absolutely, 100% guaranteed safe. Accidents can and do happen. That’s just part of being in the outdoors.

I can only offer you 2 things to think about:

1) there are different degrees or rafting. Rapids are rated on a scale of Class 1 through Class 6 or 7. The high end is unsurvivable - like rafting over Niagara Falls. The low end starts with little ripples. However, the same rapids can have different ratings, depending on how much water is going down the river at that time. If you can sit upright on a moving raft and paddle, I would think that you should be able to handle Class 2 - 3 rapids. However, I am not an expert by any means.

2) Talk to your doctor, and see what he/she recommends. You can always try the gentle trip (class 1-2 rapids), and then go from there. Any reputable rafting outfitter will make sure you wear a life jacket and a helmet. Talk to them about your conditions, and ask them if they would consider taking you.

Understand that YOU are the person who is ultimately responsible for your own health and well-being, and that YOU need to use good judgment on this. Good luck!

Comment on Is it safe to go white water rafting? by Babyangel52304

Babyangel52304 — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:29:31 +0000

Rafting Feedback: no

Comment on What kind of shoes should i wear for canoeing/kayaking? by g_steed

g_steed — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:15:22 +0000

Rafting Feedback: The old reliable, inexpensive choice has been a laceup ‘tennis shoe’ Today, firm soled, snug fitting neoprene, slippers are a good choice. Visit a shop and try some on. The shoes have to fit or they will be ripped off in case of a spill/upset. The soles are for walking about.

Comment on What kind of shoes should i wear for canoeing/kayaking? by Neil T

Neil T — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:36:05 +0000

Rafting Feedback: I use aquasox type shoes. I have used OP’s that did not hold up that well, but I got a generic pair of aquasox type shoes at Target that have been better.