In this post will describe the material you will need to go rafting. Although this post repetitive sounds, each sport requires specific characteristics and specific material
Helmet: fitted with full surround pads and full ear coverage for maximum comfort and safety.
Image 1: Rafting helmet by RiverGear
Wetsuit: must be neoprene because it is a impermeable material and also keeps the body warm. While rafting is practiced is common that the ship collides with water many times, so splashing people from inside the boat. There are two models: one with short handle (good weather) and one with long sleeves (cold weather). The wetsuit must adapt perfectly to your body and offer the greatest range of movement without discomfort occur.
Image 2: Short Sleeve by Outdoorplay Image 3: Long Sleeve by Widerness Aware Rafting
Fleece: Designed to keep the body warm in winter and protect the skin from harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun in summer.
Image 4 : Fleece by Sport-tek
Booties:Protect your feet and keep them warm. There are 3 types of shoes
- Hiking boots: Any mountain boots while providing freedom of movement, waterproofing and comfort to the athlete.
Image 5: Hiking oots by Teva
- Sock:This type is made of neoprene and is very comfortable due to the little weighing and impermeability. But it has a problem, and it may be lost if we fall into the water while swimming because the subject is not very good and also accumulates water inside, increasing the weight of the sock and the person
Image 6: Socks by Kayakingkit
- FiveFingers:this type of footwear is relatively new and innovative. For the comfort of socks and boots fastening. It is a shoe that fits the foot perfectly, giving maximum freedom of movement and support, plus it keeps the foot warm. The sole is also goretex to provide maximum grip possible.
Image 7: Five finger by Sunnyswot
Splash Jacket:This clothing protects the body of the wind and also acts as a waterproof against water. It is a very light and comfort garment.
Image 8: Splash Jacket by Hatley
Buoyancy Aid:This high flotation life jacket is designed with a neck support to allow the mouth and nose to stay clear of the water while enabling the wearer to Remain in a comfortable floating position.
Image 9: Buoyancy Aid by YAK
Paddle: usually made of aluminum or plastic, very light and easy to handle. If operating in a boat in group one paddle is used, whereas only if you use the kayak you have two blades.
Image 10: Rafting paddle by TNP
In this video you will see an explnation of the rafting equipment:
And in this pdf wou will see a catalogue of a spanish shop: prices, quality materials...
In the next post will talk about craft rafting: types. parts. use ...
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Excellent work collecting information. I could calcuate how much can cost me to buy the equipment to start practising rafting. For begin it could cost me over 180€, except buying the boat, the boat is too expensensive for one person, it would be better buying it in group.
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