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WHITEWATER NEEDS SAFETY RECOMMENDED READING � Kayak (Creek, Play, or Downriver) � Soggy Sneakers, by Pete Giordano ON YOU � � Whistle � Oregon, by Robb Keller � P.F.D. (Type III) or Type V Rescue � Knife � Whitewater of Washington, � Spray Skirt � Watch by Jeff Bennett � Helmet � Cowtail (Optional) � Whitewater Kayaking, � Spare Paddle-Collapsible � Short Tow Line by Ken Whiting (optional) � Kayak, by William Neally IN THE BOAT � Dry Bag � � Rescue/Z-Drag Kit ON-LINE RESOURCES � PDX Kayaker: www.pdxkayaker.org OUTERWEAR � Headlamp & Batteries � Oregon Kayak & Club: OUTER LAYERS � Float Bags (Front & Rear) www.okcc.org (DEPENDING ON SEASON AND CONDITIONS) � Duct Tape, repair necessities � eNRG Kayaking: � Dry Top & Dry Pants � First Aid Kit www.enrgkayaking.com � Farmer John � Water Purification Bottle � � Signal Mirrors TOP LAYERS VOCABULARY (A BRIEF INTRO…) Gnar: Big, intense, difficult . � Long Underwear (lightweight) PERSONAL Stompin’: Fast-paced, high-volume. � T-Shirt (Synthetic) � Sunglasses w/ Strap Burly: Big, intense and lots of holes! � Fleece Jacket/Pullover � Sunscreen Mank or manky: A shallow rapid � Rush Guards or synthetic tops � Quick-Dry Towel filled with sharp, chunky rocks. � Lip Balm BOTTOM LAYERS Carnage: The result of running a � Water Bottle � Fleece Pants manky rapid and getting worked. � Nose Plugs HANDWEAR Implies swimmers and a garage � Ear Plugs � Neoprene Paddling Gloves sale of gear floating down the or Pogies river. MISCELLANEOUS Sketchy: The opposite of quality and HEADWEAR � Camera w/ Dry Bag or Case not so good! (Something danger- � Skull Cap (Neoprene) � Cell Phone w/ Dry Bag or Case ous). � Helmet Visor � Guidebook(s) Juicy: High-volume, lots of water. FOOTWEAR � Emergency Snacks (Gu, bars, etc.) � Wetsuit Booties or Paddling Shoes � Cam Straps � Sandals � Zipper Wax � Socks (Wool & Neoprene) � Outfitting Foam � 303 UV Protectant

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