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| Rafting Equipment |
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Quality equipment obviously makes a huge difference to the safety and comfort of a trip and in view of this fact all equipment used are of high quality
Rafts: The size of raft is 5 m long and this will take a crew of 6 plus guide and gear, or up to 9 plus guide without gear.
Life jackets: Good modern, comfortable life jackets (Buoyancy Aids or personal flotation devices) are provided which are comfortable and well fitting and have adjustable straps.
Helmets are considered obligatory on any white water trip and good quality helmets are provided. The paddle is to a rafter, like boots are to a trekker. The best modern paddles are used in all river trips.
Waterproof Containers: Good quality waterproof containers are provided to keep gear dry even in a flip. Ammo Cans or a waterproof barrel for cameras and video equipment are also provided.
Camping Gear: Good quality rainproof tents (two-men), sleeping bags, insulated mattress, toilet tents and dining tents are included in the camping gear. |
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| River Grades |
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Standard International Classification is used when grading the rivers. One of the problems of the International Classification is that the majority of white water is class 3 and 4 and in fact there is a vast difference between as easy grade 4 and hard one. + and - grades are used to be more definitive.
1, 2, 3, 3+, 4-, 4, 4+, 5-, 5, 5+, 6
When a river is called class 4+ it means that this is the overall standard of the river - there may be long sections at a lower standard of difficulty, but to run the river safely one needs to be 100% capable of paddling at this level.
Class 4- (5) normally means that the overall standard of the river is Class 4-, but there are a few class 5 rapids that can be relatively easily portaged if required. The grade of difficulty is based on typical water volumes for the stated month only - normally November. If the monsoon is late then water volumes will be much higher and the river correspondingly more difficult, if not impossible. |
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