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There are several tips from the professional that you will be able to use on your next river rafting trip.

Professionals

The first tip is to make sure that you go rafting with a group of people who have been rafting before. It can be very dangerous and careless if you go rafting with someone who doesn’t know that much about rafting. When you are trying to have a good time, you want to make sure that you are not putting yourself and others at risk. This means that you will need to look for a place that has licensed rafting professionals that will be able to guide you in the water. The professionals will also be able to help you with any type of situation that might happen to you while you are out of the water with all of your friends.

Life Jacket

The second tip is to make sure that you have on your life jacket properly. It is important to remember that it is much more than just having the life jacket on that will protect you if you fall into the water, but you will need to have it on correctly. This means that you will need to ensure that it fits right and has been clipped and strapped in the right places. This is the best way to make sure that your rafting trip is going to start off right and you will be able to have a great time while you are out on the water.

Gear

The third tip is to make sure that you don’t underestimate having the right protective gear. This means that you are going to need to wear more than just your life jacket when you are white water rafting. It is a must that you will need to wear a helmet when you are on the water in case you fall out of the raft and hit your head on a rock. This is another reason why you are going to want to only go rafting with the professionals. This is because they are not going to let you out on the water unless you have the right protective gear on.

Paddle

The fourth tip is to make sure that you learn how to properly how the paddle. Even though this might seem dumb, it is important when it becomes a safety concern. In order to hold the paddle properly, you will need to have one hand on the base of the paddle or the shaft. This is the best way to make sure that you will have better control over the paddle. If you are using the T grip and you are not paying attention, then you can easily get your teeth knocked out. This is something that you definitely don’t want to happen when you are trying to have a good rafting trip.

Calm

The fifth tip is to remember to stay calm no matter what happens on your white water rafting trip. When you panic, it is not going to help anyone. The more calm that you can be, the easier it will be for you think in a tough situation. This means that you will be able to react a lot better it a bad situation happens when you are out on the water.