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Subject: anyone do whitewater?


Author:
Ryan Moore
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Date Posted: Wed, Nov 17 2004, 16:07pm
 New Zealand has the best and most scenic whitewater in the world, so I definately want to paddle some rivers while we're there. Does anyone else kayak (below class IV)? If not, I'd be all for rafting too.
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[> Subject: Down for Rafting


Author:
Sanders McCown
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Date Posted: Wed, Nov 17 2004, 16:11pm
Yeah I would be done for some rafting, not to experience as a kayaker but definate will do some rafting
[> [> Subject: Im so in for rafting


Author:
Tera Bates
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Date Posted: Wed, Nov 17 2004, 18:02pm
I would love to go rafting. I dont have any experience with kayaking, but I could learn.

[> Subject: Sledging


Author:
Eric Deutsch
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Date Posted: Wed, Nov 17 2004, 18:37pm
Rafting sounds good, I also found this, it's called Sledging, it looks pretty fun, if anyone wants to check it out.

http://www.kaitiaki.co.nz/about_sledging.asp
[> [> Subject: Re: Sledging


Author:
Ryan Moore
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Date Posted: Wed, Nov 17 2004, 20:32pm
wow. that's insane.. I've seen people surf rivers like that, but class V??! if it's for real, i'm in.. plus it's on the North Island, save us a ferry ticket
[> [> Subject: O yeah


Author:
Sanders
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Date Posted: Wed, Nov 17 2004, 21:56pm
Yeah i most definately would like to try that and do some rafthing that looks like tons of fun, nice find
[> [> Subject: sweet


Author:
tim monroe
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Date Posted: Fri, Nov 19 2004, 0:09am
that . . . looks bad-ass
[> Subject: Definitely rafting...can I learn kayaking? If so, yes.


Author:
Amanda Hook
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Date Posted: Wed, Nov 17 2004, 20:37pm
I would LOVE to go white water rafting. I would also love to try kayaking...I've never done it though.
[> Subject: Rafting


Author:
Laurie Newton
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Date Posted: Thu, Nov 18 2004, 8:55am
I love white water rafting, but I've never been kayaking before. I could try...
[> Subject: Kayaking and rafting


Author:
Elisha
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Date Posted: Thu, Nov 18 2004, 9:20am
I would definately be interested in all the stuff mentioned on the post so far. I am for kayaking and rafting. I've never kayaked before, however I have canoed on whitewater before so I can probably pick it up pretty fast.
fyi, if we do rafting, something that wasnt mentioned on the pack list is an extra pair of sneakers that you don't mind getting wet.
[> [> Subject: shoes


Author:
sanders mccown
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Date Posted: Thu, Nov 18 2004, 10:34am
that or a pair of chacos or tevas probably suit you better then an old pair of sneakers
[> Subject: beginner kayaking / prices for sledging


Author:
Ryan Moore
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Date Posted: Thu, Nov 18 2004, 14:45pm
for those who mentioned being interested in kayaking, without experience:
Kayaking is more fun than rafting, but it also takes more experience/skill.. You have to learn to roll, balance, maneuver, etc., which takes a while. Let's stick with rafting, and if sledging turns out to be legit, we'll go with that.

I emailed that company for prices, and they said:
"We sledge most days at 12noon and return at 6pm. You have to be 16 years or over and need to be confident in the water. All you require is a swimsuit and towel and we provide all the rest of the equipment. It is $125pp.
We pick up from all hotels etc in the district.
We also offer rafting and if you choose to do both you can do our big combo of 2 rivers and 2 activities in one day- sledge and raft with lunch included for $185
In case you were wondering we are the sledging company featured in the amazing race."
[> [> Subject: good price


Author:
tim monroe
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Date Posted: Fri, Nov 19 2004, 0:12am
that seems like a pretty decent price, considering the length of the trip, included transportation, and equipment rental.
[> Subject: rafting


Author:
Lisa Small
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Date Posted: Wed, Nov 24 2004, 12:24pm
Hey, I'm all for rafting, I used to do it a lot when I was younger. I dont think I want to do sledging, though, I heard about it from people on last year's trip...sounds crazy.
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