A
minimum of three persons is needed to stabilize a raft and two professional,
certified
rafters always accompany each group. The best time to raft is after
the rains
when the water level rises and there are some good rapids.
The
rafting expeditions usually take between 45 minutes to two hours
depending on the water level. Paddles, life jackets, safety helmets,
waterproof bags, life— lines, first aid kits and rescue
bags are all
provided. The rafter only needs comfortable clothing which does
not
hinder movement.
The
dry season is a good time for rafting novices to get acquainted
with the sport without having to fight the currents.
Smaller
rafts are used in the dry season. Only the Padas River in Sabah
is recommended during the dry months, as the water level is too
low for rafting on the Kiulu River.
East
Malaysia usually records high amounts of rainfall during the wet
season and for more skilled rafters, this is a good time to ride
the rapids as the rivers swell and the current becomes more powerful.
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