Hydrospeeds, (aka white water sledges) are a great single person, white water river craft.
If you’ve ever traveled down grade 2 - 4 rapids in your canoe or kayak, you’ll know how much fun that can be.
Now, imagine swapping your canoe or kayak for a hydrospeed and then taking the same route. With the white water at face level and your legs kicking like mad, the adrenaline really kicks in, and the rapids feel massive!!
Hydrospeeds have been around on mainland Europe for a few years, and have evolved into white water sledges in New Zealand. The USA has it’s own version of this sport, calling it riverboarding. At the end of the day, the sport is the same whatever you call it – swimming downstream through white water, with water crashing all around you. ...
DESCRIPTION
The River Bug has been described as a cross between a white water raft and an armchair. It is a single person river craft and is designed for use in grade 1-3 rivers. River bugs are easy to use and very forgiving.
They are particularly good in small fast flowing rivers.
BUGGING SKILLS
A bug paddler normally sits in the bug in an upright position (for better balance), and only lies back on the seat back when paddling hard, or when relaxing.
Bugs are faster when paddled backwards, with the occupant using a backstroke style action, paddling alternately with each hand, and kicking with the feet.
In shallow water only the hands are used to propel and turn the bug, and the legs and feet are kept relaxed floating on the surface. It is...
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