I have for a while wanted to re-vamp the way we list rapids. At many a
campfire I have discussed the whole idea with folks that have mentioned
the same thing.
So many are all on board that I figured we could just start our own
thing here if everyone is behind it. The call is for a seperate open
ended rating scale for class V rapids and better distinction for different river crafts.
The rating scale should be started with a v.1 - v.10 system and planned
on being increased to higher numerals as more technical and lengthy
pieces of whitewater are run. Seperate ratings should be listed for 3 categories of flows, and different ratings for each type of craft that is significantly different.
To start this conversation out we will have a simple poll... No replies
no comments. Just a yes or a no. Do you dig it or do you not?
In 48 Hours the Majority wins and we will either leave it be or start
the discussion of what different class V drops should be set at on our
site here. If agreed we will have a format that follows these
guidelines.
Rafting Grades
Level Range Low - Grade Suggested
Level Range Medium - Grade Suggested
Level Range High - Grade Suggested
Kayaking Grades
Level Range Low - Grade Suggested
Level Range Medium - Grade Suggested
Level Range High - Grade Suggested
Creature Craft Grades (Optional)
Level Range Low - Grade Suggested
Level Range Medium - Grade Suggested
Level Range High - Grade Suggested
Open Boats (Optional)
Level Range Low - Grade Suggested
Level Range Medium - Grade Suggested
Level Range High - Grade Suggested
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