Someone asked us this question in their search for rafts. “I am looking for advice on the purchase of a cataraft or maybe a raft, but not sure if its ideal or not?? Does anyone have any input on cats or rafts??  Answer: Cats are for maneuverability-small loads and is ideal for whitewater rafting and fishing.  A raft is for large loads and more people so it is up to your trip details that determine a cat or a raft.

Cats are far more maneuverable than self bailers but carry less weight. They’re the sports cars of a Breckenridge Rafting trip. And like sports cars, they carry fewer passengers, but provide a lot of fun for the driver. If you’re new to rafting, you would be well advised to consider buying a cataraft as your first raft. Their maneuverability will help you recover when you misjudge a rapid, and of course they are just plain fun. When you plan a Breckenridge Rafting trip, a cataraft is the ideal raft for a day trip. And cats are also ideal for high water or extreme multi-day trips when each participant will row their own raft. There is a unique description to know when sizes of cats are discussed. Sizes of catarafts are described as pairs of dimensions separated by “X”, like “12X20″, “16X24″. The first number is the length in feet, and the second number is the diameter of the pontoons in inches. So a cat that is 12X20 is 12 feet long with pontoons or “tubes” as they are referred to that are 20 inches in diameter. ]]> http://www.northcarolinafencing.org/rafting/breckenridge-rafting-and-using-a-cataraft/index.html/feed 0 http://www.northcarolinafencing.org/rafting/the-three-best-breckenridge-whitewater-rafting-runs/index.html http://www.northcarolinafencing.org/rafting/the-three-best-breckenridge-whitewater-rafting-runs/index.html#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:19:15 +0000 admin http://northcarolinafencing.org/?p=23

Rivers thumps lifeblood in the western United States as in spring the water flows down the snow capped peaks of the Colorado Rocky Mountain high country. The rivers get swollen and are filled with fresh life. This yearly phenomenon is valued by the people and you’ll find at least one tour, in every town and hamlet along the river.

Breckenridge is one of the earliest and biggest communities in Summit County. There is an assortment of amazing activities all through the year but the most exciting is the Breckenridge Whitewater Rafting in the summer months. It is nestled in the Blue River Valley sandwiched between the serrated peaks of the Ten and the Baldy Mountains.

You will be able to hire the most committed as well as skilled and enthusiastic outdoor professionals who will guide you through the thrilling Breckenridge Whitewater Rafting tours which awaits you. This is one adventure which you will take a long time to forget.

The tours conductors offer you top quality outdoor adventure packages in the Rocky Mountain expanse with the best service as well as the best available gear. You can have a relaxed as well as a thrilling adventure Breckenridge Whitewater Rafting vacation in the guidance of unmatched experts on white water rafting.

You may wonder if Breckenridge Whitewater rafting is dangerous. Even though no two tours down the river are similar, you can find well qualified guides who will help you navigating the turbulent rapids safely. You won’t to worry about your safety. In fact Breckenridge Whitewater Rafting is not only exciting but can even be educational especially for children are they learn about the flora and fauna of Colorado.

Colorado is surely one of the best places for Breckenridge white water rafting. You also have several options when you plan a Breckenridge rafting adventure.  Skill levels, style, topography as well as the strength of rapids must be taken into account when you go for Breckenridge white water rafting.