Classification of drifting adventure difficulty and types of tools

Classification of drift adventure difficulty

The first level: flat areas of water flow

Level 2: Most of the waters are gentle, with slight waves--wave height: 1 meter

Level 3: Frequent waves, but still easy to grasp for more experienced people - Wave height: 1.5-2 meters

Level 4: It is also more difficult for experienced people, and there are large obstacles to avoid - Wave height: 3 meters

Level 5: For people with rich experience only, the lives of drifters will be threatened by obstacles that are difficult to overcome - Wave height: more than 3 meters

Level 6: (current stage) not available

The type of drifting tool

There are different tools for different river sections. In general, rubber rafts are the most widely used, and they are the most common and commonly used. Small wooden boats are suitable for river sections with relatively straight and less curved reefs; bamboo rafts are suitable for calm river sections.

The adaptability of the rubber band is very strong, and even if you encounter a waterfall with a large gap or a dangerous river valley, you will almost always be able to save your life. Because the flexibility of the rubber material is good, there are inflatable capsules that can be soft and rigid, the general reefs do nothing, generally do not have to worry about tourists, drifting process has its own rudder responsible, the main task of the rudder is to grasp the direction and balance, encounter rapids When the rapids and reefs are properly handled. The rubber rafts are generally equipped with several pulp boards for tourists to operate. During a smooth river section, visitors can use paddles to plunge under the guidance of a rudder.

Bamboo rafts (or bamboo rafts) are generally not suitable for use in rapids and rapids, and can easily be stuck or sink. However, they float in calm weather but have a full flavor. Visitors hold a bamboo basket while holding it deep and shallow while watching the riverbank landscape. Of course, this is no longer a drift in the strict sense.

The small wooden boat is between the rubber raft and the bamboo raft. Its adaptability is slightly weaker than that of the rubber raft. Its operating technique is more difficult than the rubber raft. Generally it can take 8 people to drift. It is often seen in the drifting of the Little Three Gorges and Shennong Stream. A small boat called "pea horns". Take a rubber mallet or small wooden boat should not stand or walk, must pay attention to maintaining the hull balance.

Swim suits should be worn before drifting to prevent the clothes from being sprayed and the life jackets must be worn. Before drifting, visitors must decide whether it is feasible or not depending on their physical condition. Old and weak, sick and disabled should not try it lightly. It is best not to bring along valuables for visitors. The items you carry with you can be packed in plastic bags and tied on a safety rope.

Once there is a danger, first of all do not panic, we should work together to tide over the difficulties under the guidance of the rudder. If you are unfortunately thrown into the water, people who can swim should try to swim to the shore. Those who cannot swim should try to catch the rocks in the river or the safety ropes of rubber rafts and wait for the rescue.