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THE KERN RIVER |
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The Kern river . . .
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| RATING THE RAPIDS |
| CLASS 1: SIMPLE - Flat
water with some riffles; a swimming pool with current. |
| CLASS 2: MODERATE -
Larger waves but no obstacles, Straight lines, easy
splashing, and tame. |
| CLASS 3: DIFFICULT -
Longer and rougher rapids. Maneuvering is necessary in heavy
waves and around obstacles but paddling is easily mastered. |
| CLASS 4: VERY DIFFICULT
- Steeper, longer drops, looming obstacles, technical turns,
precision movements, occasional "swimmers". |
| CLASS 5: BORDERLINE -
Rafting, transcended to the limits of control. Crews must be
agile, aggressive, and follow commands instantly. Should be
physically and mentally prepared for adventure and inherent
risk. While not absolutely required, we strongly suggest
that everyone has happily experienced class 4 rapids before
tackling class 5. Make no mistake. . . this is big, tough
and difficult water. |
| CLASS 6: UNRUNNABLE -
Or, at the very best, survived only with a choir band of
angels perched in your lap! Hiding under the bed is safer! |
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