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Know The Terminology Related To Rafting

White water rafting is an activity that is sure to give you a rush of adrenaline. If you like this idea, you should first of all learn about the basics of this activity. It is also a good idea to become familiar with some of the language used to describe various facets of this particular activity. Like all other sports, it pays to first of all know what a particular activity is and also understand which tools and techniques you will have to have in order to perform the activity safely as well as securely.

Dry Bags

One of the major components of rafting is the dry bag. This is waterproof and is used to contain your personal items including keys, wallet and other important things which can be kept secure inside.

CFS

CFS is an abbreviation for cubic feet per second and this term implies the ferocity as well as speed of the water’s current. Knowing the CFS will help you prepare for the ordeal ahead. A high CFS rating implies that the water will be moving especially fast and so you should be prepared to face some pretty aggressive rapids. It will also ensure that you have more fun out of your rafting experience.

Eddie

Eddie is another term commonly used in rafting and it implies an area in which the water current stops or even heads back up the stream. Eddies usually occur near boulders and are useful as they can be use to prepare you for the next rapid.

Gradient

Gradient is another important term used in rafting and it refers to the vertical nature of the rapid. It follows that a high gradient implies a steeper rapid and so, the waters will flow faster and this in turn means that the whole rafting experience will become more exhilarating.

Hydraulic

Hydraulic is any area where there is super turbulence in the water and which will be strong enough to easily suck your raft into it.

Whitewater rafting is a particularly enjoyable form of rafting and it also has its own special set of words that describe the activity. It would certainly help to understand its terminology as this knowledge will prepare you for the trials and tribulations associated with this form of rafting.

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