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Activities in Colorado : Rafting : Types of Rafts
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Which Type of Raft is For You? |
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| Whether you are looking for action packed whitewater, or a lazy float through Colorado's wilderness, there are great rafting options available for you. Bring your kids on an oar frame raft navigated by a professional guide, or try renting a duckie feel the freedom of controlling your own boat. Below you will find out which type of raft is right for your next Colorado rafting trip. |
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Paddle Rafts
The most common type of rafts, Each member of the raft crew uses a paddle to help navigate whitewater rivers found throughout Colorado. |
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Oar Frame Rafts
Great for families and for rafting flatter sections of river, oar frame boats are navigated by the guide who sits in the middle or on the stern of the raft. |
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Duckies
Inflatable Kayaks, or "Duckies" allow one or two paddlers to control the vessel, offering a more personal river experience where you do all the navigation and paddling. |
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Kayaks
A more advanced way to run the river, kayaks are made of rigid plastic and allow passage of the most technical creeks and rivers in Colorado. |
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Stand Up Paddle Boards
Growing in popularity, Stand Up Paddling or "SUP" is the latest fad in river running. Similar to surfing, the peddler stands on a surfboard or kayak and navigates with a long, one sided paddle. |
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