Rafting is one of dangerous sports which done in the river and using a river boat. Every river has it own characteristics and this is the challenge if you want to try this sport. Since it be presented by the adventurer in mid-1970s this sport always chosen as the most favorite sport in vacation
Rafting is not compromise sport. The basic rule that you should know is there is only one person who take charge or give instruction to another passenger that called the skipper and every passenger have to obey what the skipper say. Because there is no time to discuss when you face the cascade and which is the best way to take.
Important thing that you should know is, you have to know well kind of the cascade and how to surpass them. If you miss understand about the cascade and you cannot surpass them flawlessly the cascade will easily flip your boat. To minimize the injury when you raft, you need the safety equipment like helmet, life vest and safety rope. If you disobey the safety equipment, you can get a great injury even death. Because you play in wild stream which contain rocks, holes, undercuts inside them.
some tips for beginer :
- -It’s recommended to raft in a short distance between 5-9 km
- -Always use the helmet and life west
- -Always use shoes to avoid sharp rocks
- -Use sun block and drink much water to avoid dehydration
- -Listen to the skipper because this sport need teamwork
- -Don’t panic! in every condition.
Recommended rafting site in bandung : cisangkuy river, palayangan river, citarum river
