Re: Catarafts

RONNA_RICCO@HP-Spokane-om2.om.hp.com
Mon, 14 Jul 97 09:15:18 -0600

My experience with catarafts is that they are no more likely to flip than
rafts! HOWEVER... you have to learn how to row the cataraft... the fact
that you now have two pontoons vs a raft floor does create interesting
dynamics. One pontoon can catch an eddy line and whip you around, whereas
the raft will typically simply slow down as part of the floor in is the
eddy, and part in the current. You will also get alot wetter on a
cataraft! The cataraft will climb the wave and dive into the holes!
You'll love it!! And , you carry less gear!

Ronna - Spokane, Wa

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Subject: Catarafts
Author: Non-HP-owner-gcboaters (owner-gcboaters@songbird.com) at
HP-ColSprings,mimegw2
Date: 7/13/97 7:28 AM

We are scheduled to put in on July 25th, for our first Canyon trip, and
first whitewater. We seem to be with an experienced/safety-conscious group,
but have just been informed that, instead of traveling on 4-person rafts, we
will be on 2-person catarafts, and a paddle raft.

I would appreciate information and opinions on the safety and stability of
catarafts......... are they more likey to flip than another kind of raft???

Answer quick, please!!! Our trip is coming up soon!!

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