Activity for Niall‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: What types of kayaks are suitable for occasional class 1 and 2 rapids There's a specific class of boat designed to do exactly what you want - "crossover" kayaks. Here's some examples: In general they.. are much longer than a whitewater boat but are still short enough to be usable on a river are very stable and forgiving have proper whitewater outfitting (means... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Kayakers throwing their paddles when running waterfalls The reasons for doing it include: not breaking your paddles (this is the main one) not breaking your face it is (was) cool it's fun The last two are why it's being done in the linked video. Re: your concerns, it's something you only do on pool drops where you can just hand-roll up (if needed) ... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to safely rescue someone drowning as an untrained bystander? The other answers here have good info but are either incomplete or disordered. Phone emergency services first either you'll need them or you cancel them a minute or two later. There are two important principles that guide us here: Hierarchy of safety and hierarchy of recuse methods. hierarchy o... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is this dense foam on a lake? It's "foam line" (though I believe there are other names) It occurs when there are surfactants in water, which is then agitated, resulting in foam forming. This foam then tends to clump together and collect debris along the way. It happens naturally, especially in fast-flowing rivers or larger la... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What happens when fiberglass gets wet? Often when we say "Fibreglass" we're actually referring to a composite of both fibreglass and resin (usually polyester for glass, epoxy for carbon/kevlar - sometimes glass). This is important, that resin is a distinct component was missing from the question. The composite is formed when glass fabric... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it safe to tie a canoe to the top of your car like this? To answer your underlying idea, mounting a canoe on the roof of a regular car can easily be done safely - however you've chosen two poor examples. First photo: not safe There's no proper roof-bars. The type of foam pads used aren't suitable for anything bigger than a surf-board. Used like this the... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: White-water (slalom) kayak in calm waters (lake)? Short answer: it will work fine (if it's a suitable size) if you've no other options but there are other types of kayak which better suit your needs. Specifically: this is a slalom kayak, it's a racing boat that's designed to be fast and manoeuvrable on moving water. It's designed for performance, ... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do you go upriver in a canoe? These are main things that you would do. For most flow: Paddle upstream: What you'll do most of the time when there isn't much flow. Eddy-hop: Moving between the relatively still/upstream flowing parts of the river - they usually occur around bends at the sides of the river, outcrops rock in the... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: What can I use an old tent for? Kisu! A common use for old tents or especially their fly-sheets is as a survival shelter(also called a kisu). They're great for trapping heat to keep people warm for when you have to stop for a while (be it because you've a problem or you just want to have lunch). If you haven't sat into one on a co... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the best way to transport a kayak? You can get roof bars for just about any kind of vehicle. It's the only real option for safely transporting a boat on top of a car. If you meant what type of fittings would be good to go on top of the roof bars (J-bars, uprights, v-bars, foam etc.) then post up the kind of kayak you're talking abou... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why did the handle come off my spinner rod? Perhaps this is too obvious an answer but there's a little thumb-screw bolt that goes through the reel from the other side and screws into the handle to keep it in place. It sounds like this was loose when you started fishing and completely detached from the handle while you were fishing. It's norma... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Kayaking in the UK The other answers address your question pretty well but I think you might have jumped in a bit head-first with your research and that maybe the question that you should be asking is "What's the best way of getting into kayaking" The best thing to do is go find your local club - it's by far the saf... (more)	—	over 10 years ago