Video (1min 38sec): Forward Paddle Stroke Tips for Whitewater Rafting.
Kevin McMillan, a whitewater rafting expert, will discuss and demonstrate the forward paddle technique and how it works.
With the forward stroke the guide's going to want make sure the crew is working together as a team. Everyone synchronizes their paddling stroke.
And then you have just a couple of strokes or variations of the forward stroke.
Video (1min 44sec): Rafting the Rio Grande's Taos Box with Kokopelli Rafting Adventures. New Mexico's Whitewater Rafting Season starts in mid-April, as ski areas close down and the snow begins to melt. This is the beginning of the "High Water" rafting season. This early season until mid June offers the biggest whitewater features and excitement for. Increasing temperatures and declining water levels as summer progresses lead to New Mexico's Technical late season runs. This is a great time for families to go rafting in New Mexico. This part of the season lasts through the first week of September in most years.
What Should I Bring Rafting?
Sunscreen, the sun on the river can be intense!
Wear clothes that dry quickly. Nylon or poly fabrics are best.
Understanding River Rapid Classifications By Richard Chapo.
There is something about rapids on a river that make people excited. Oh, yeah. I gotta try that! Before you hop into the river on a kayak, raft, canoe or branch, you need to take a minute to understand river classifications.
Not all whitewater on a river is equal. Some rapids come in the form of minor disturbances that are fun, but not too treacherous. On the other end of the scale, there are the rapids where you are sure death is feet away and it may very well be. So, how do you know if you are going to get a little excitement, a medium level or a meeting with your maker? You just look up the classification of the rapids in front of you or read on.
Rivers are classified in the same way across the world. Hey, at least we can all agree on something! In the case of rivers, the classification is known as the International Scale of River Difficulty or ISRD. There are six basic classifications, but people have also developed sub-classes. We’ll avoid those for now and look at the big six.
The Basics of Rafting The River Rapids By Richard Chapo.
Rafting the river rapids is a major adrenaline rush. If you are going to hit the rapids, you need to know some of the basic language thrown around in the sport.
As with any sport, it helps to have a basic understanding of the tools of the trade, techniques and such. Not only does this help you sound like you know what you are doing, but it actually gives you some insight into the process. Let’s take a look at some of the key components.
