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It is expected that many of you are on your first rafting trip. The adventure of river rafting canbe fun and game if you follow a few safety rules and keep some important tipsin mind. A few hours of professional training can also make you a good rafter.While you are at Rishikesh enjoying your river rafting or white waterrafting trip, try to remember and follow the following tips. These tips, ifadhered to properly, can make your adventure trip of rafting even more excitingand enjoyable. |
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Rafting is a sport that you enjoywhile sitting down. So, you don't necessarily need to be in a tiptop shape.What actually counts is the adequate strength in you upper arm and theshoulder. |
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During summertime (which is the mainseason for river rafting in Rishikesh), the suitable rafting gear includeswetsuit, life jacket, nylon shorts, tennis shoes/ sandals and a hat. In case,you are rafting during autumn or springtime, you'll need some additionalclothing. |
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Remember to carry dry bags to safelystore some personal items that you might bring during the trip. However, it isadvised that you avoid carrying things like wallet, car keys and mobile phoneson a rafting expedition. |
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Also carry with you other essentialsincluding sunscreen, sunglasses and a camera. You causally get yourselfdisposable water-resistant cameras for the purpose. For the rest like pump,cargo nets and patch kit, you need not worry, as the travel assistant will getit done all for you. |
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Your are advised also to dress inlayers, so that you don't face any difficulties adding or removing articles.Remember to dress up in synthetic materials including wool and polyester. Thiswill keep your body warm during the river rafting trip. |
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While you are setting off on your raftingadventure, don't forget to take along necessary medications, if any. Thesemedications may include inhalers, bee sting kits, insulin etc. |
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To acquire more rafting skills, youare suggested to sign up for a multi-day trip. This way you can learn the technicalskills of the adventure sport and can also enjoy a high grade rafting tripduring your holiday. |
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Travelers and adventure lovers canalso get themselves enrolled for short-duration rafting courses. Spending a fewhours for a couple of days under professional guidance can turn you into a muchskilled rafter. |
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Whitewater rafting continues to grow in popularity. Like so many outdoor activities, people tend to forget that whitewater rafting necessarily entails an element of risk due to the elements of nature. In fact, some might point out that because of the inherent thrill seeking element of whitewater rafting, the sport includes a greater-than-average risk factor. |
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Prepare Before Hand :
If you have never been on whitewater rafting trip before, don't try to shoot the moon on your first trip out. Having a rafter who is unfamiliar with the water is a guide's worst nightmare, so make sure that if you are going on an advanced run that you are secure in your swimming ability. You should also be honest with yourself and the outfitter you are going with when it comes to your physical ability; not all people can expect to be able to run Class V rapids all day, due to lower physical health. |
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