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White Water Rafting Equipment

Newest Review: ... Shop around, buy what suits you, not what looks good and is cheap!! Customers need not worry about BA's, all good rafting ... more

... companies supply BA's, all of which have better Bouyancy than the professianl vests, simply, if a customer falls in, what better thing to do than float? Yes they do restrict your movement, look stupid and clash with your skin coulour, but, a day or two day trip, you will need one. Remember everyone on the raft will wear one, the guide will look better, but he/she is paid to look good!! A guide will need more than basic clothing, a season in just a wet suit will be a bad experience. Invest in a good dry op and ...more

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White Water Rafting Equipment: Rafting gear, alot to choose from, pick what is best for you ... (514 words)
by veedub79 - written on 07.11.06 (Very useful, 80 readings)
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White Water Rfating equipment is a huge term to cover, so I will talk about the basics for a guide and basic customer. The first and most important piece if kit is a bouyancy aid. Fot a guide they vary greatly, the basics needed are the correct amount of bouyancy for you weight, for this you must check the lable, or contact the supplier for top advice. Don't rush into buying a BA for the price, we are all after bargains, but a bargain on your life? Most price between £60 and £120. I wear a Yak Descent, not the most practical rafting BA, but it is versitile and allows for free movement, especially when kayaking. Shop around, buy what suits you, not what looks ...

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