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Advancements in equipment and safety standards have made commercial whitewater rafting accessible to just about everyone Ondrej Palat Womens Jersey , and now more than ever, this trend is resulting in an increased number of novice adventurers and weekend warriors on the river. Many first time rafters understandably have questions about the dangers associated with whitewater rafting. Rafting is obviously not without its inherent risk, but serious incidences associated with commercial rafting are infrequent.

For example in 2005, there were 3 fatalities out of 504 Alex Killorn Womens Jersey ,622 commercial rafters in Colorado. Most serious incidences occur on non-commercial or private trips. While commercial rafting is typically safe, there are some guidelines to follow that will increase your safety and enhance your overall experience in terms of fun and comfort level.

First, be picky about the rafting company you choose. You can afford to be. With over 70 whitewater rafting companies in Colorado alone, not all companies are equal in terms of keeping you safe. The pertinent things to know are how long a company has been in business J.T. Miller Womens Jersey , its safety record, what kind of guide retention it has, and what kind of training standards it adheres to?

Choose an experienced rafting company with few or no significant negative incidences to report. Also, seek a company that doesn't turn over its entire guiding staff on an annual basis like fast-food employees. Find out how many guides it has retained for at least 5-10 years. This sort of stability in the core guide staff allows for consistency of performance and training. Find out what training requirements a company has. In Colorado for instance Tyler Johnson Womens Jersey , state guiding certification requires 50 hours on the river with a certified trainer, but most reputable companies insist on training that exceeds or even doubles state requirements.

Second, when it comes to trip selection, it is very important to find your comfort zone. Although your rafting trip will be guided by a professional guide Anton Stralman Womens Jersey , rafting is an interactive sport meaning you will typically be asked to paddle under your guide's supervision in order to help navigate rapids successfully. The major factor to consider in determining what rafting trip is appropriate is rapid classification. Water levels, or CFS measurements, do characterize a rafting experience, but not to the degree that rapid classification does.

Novice rafters are often curious about the classification system for rapids. Basically rapids are classified in terms of levels I-VI Steven Stamkos Womens Jersey , I being mild with no obstacles and VI being impassable without serious risk of injury or death.

Most beginner and family trips are geared towards rapid levels I-III. Class IV rapids are usually reserved for advanced rafters and occasionally thrill seeking athletic novices that are confident in their abilities. Class V rapids are for experienced athletic rafters that are confident in their abilities, and Class VI rapids are not rafted commercially.

Water levels do have an impact on your rafting experience as well. Water levels are measured by Cubic Feet per Second. The higher the CFS, the higher the water and the faster the water is moving. Higher water is typically associated with spring and early summer when snow melt-off is at its peak, but higher water is not always an indication that rapids will be harder to navigate even if the river is moving faster. Even though most people associate higher water with increased excitement Nikita Kucherov Womens Jersey , sometimes high water will wash rapids out making them less technical or non-existent while lower water will expose rocks and obstacles that make a rapid more technical to navigate.

Your level of excitement is not necessarily dependant on water level, but water level does indicate how fast the river is moving, something to be considered in the event that you end up in the river. Water levels decline as the summer progresses, but many rivers have dam release programs that periodically release water throughout the summer to fulfill agricultural and recreational needs. Therefore quality whitewater is available throughout the summer.

It should be noted that even after selecting an appropriate rafting option for your comfort zone Ryan McDonagh Womens Jersey , the danger of your boat flipping andor you getting thrown into then river does exist. This situation is rare with beginner and moderate trips, but the likelihood increases as the rafting gets more technical. I have personally been thrown from a raft on three separate occasions, but these occasions have always involved level IV-V rapids.

It follows suit that people wonder whether the ability to swim is a requirement for rafting. In fact, the United States Coast Guard certified personal flotation device or PFD that you will be wearing at all times while on the river is designed to keep you on your back with your head above water regardless of swimming ability and is relatively easy to maneuver in for swimmers and non-swimmers alike. Your guides will instruct you on the proper safety protocol to follow in the event that you find yourself swimming. You will typically need to be prepared for 'self rescue? Authentic Mikhail Sergachev Jersey , or actively maneuvering towards safety, in this event. If you have major concerns about your athletic ability you should consider a moderately technical rafting trip.
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