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Originally posted by Seahawk
Kach,
Waayyy to many questions without context: speed of the boat, speed of the water (river), with current, up current and all the combinations inherent.
Then add rocks, drops and turns, mulitply by above because "hydraulics" come into play depending on the speed of the current, depth of the water and shape of the riverbed.
I've been kayaking for almost 40 years, owned a rafting company in the late 70's...the force has been with and without me.
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An old college buddy and did the whitewater kayaking thing for a bit 15 years ago. We bought kayaks and gear and took a few classes with the local club. We mainly played in some tame rapids at the local Maumee river, but we did do a guided trip on the upper New (might have been the Gauly?) then the following day, I stupidly ran the last stage 5 on the lower (I think it was a five) just past the bridge by myself.
I made it past the nastiest part, but went over in the huge waves after. I made 1 feeble half hearted attempt to roll, then bailed. I surfaced for an instant then was immediately pulled under for what seemed an eternity. Finally I washed out and collected my boat and nerves. I was shaking when I got out! I loved kayaking, but it definitely demands experience!