Mh! I quit White Water padling in 93. Was a nice and sometimes great time. When I read out all the statements on different types of ww boats, Iīm happy I had quit that area. More then before, it is almost unpossible to get the "ideal" kayak. When I started with WW, there wasnīt much choice on the (european) market. BUT it was enough material for everyone, find an almost ideal kayak. Meanwhile I couldnīt see the forrest, because of all the different types of trees... I quit WW to concentrate on Seakayaking. Several reasons may had caused this decision. The injury risk and my problems with glasses in cold water by hot air. I had a dislocation of my right shoulder in the late 80īs, to much risk in WW. The long ways, get to real White Water, the risk if there is enough water or too much water. Wha for companions do you find? Without me, the WW rivers are full enough, crowded with paddlers and rafts. He, remember a joke on rafts: Why is the rafter knife is called so? If you have to get into a returning water place and its no place because of all the rafts - get out the rafter knife ... and you got enough place to retire....! No! WW is great learning all necessary techniques, canoe polo also, but paddle tours on rivers and seas - thats my world. I could paddle on my own, no problems with water, no massive direct risk, no problems with the group/companions, more "for the eyes". And if you need the kick, go surfing with you seakayak or a playboat on next beach or tidal race. More choice, more relaxation, less risk. WW is still a great kayak-sport. But itīs no more my favourite one. bye Jochen Grikschat *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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