{"id":6761,"date":"2019-03-29T12:21:27","date_gmt":"2019-03-29T07:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cawater-info.net\/all_about_water\/en\/?p=6761"},"modified":"2019-03-28T13:26:59","modified_gmt":"2019-03-28T08:26:59","slug":"how-black-water-rafting-works-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.cawater-info.net\/all_about_water\/en\/?p=6761","title":{"rendered":"How Black Water Rafting Works"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like tubing in general, cave tubing is best undertaken with some precautions in mind. Luckily, most of the requirements for a safe and enjoyable black water rafting experience are provided by the guide company.<\/em><\/p>\n

Which brings us to the first tip: Go with a guide.<\/p>\n

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A tuber floating near the entrance at Waitomo. It’s best to find out what the entire tour entails before you sign up.<\/p><\/div>\n

It may seem like a simple thing, floating along a quiet river; but a cave river, like most rivers, can have some rough spots. This, along with the unique environment of a cave-tubing trip, means it’s best to go with an expert. A black-water-rafting company is also equipped to provide its patrons with everything they’ll need during the tour, including wet suits, headlamps, inner tubes, rappelling equipment, and often a snack to keep energy levels up for that final climb up a waterfall to reach the surface.<\/p>\n

It’s also a good idea to wear waterproof shoes and bring a\u00a0waterproof disposable camera, or else a waterproof case for your regular camera if you want to risk it — you probably won’t be able to fish it out of the darkness if you drop it in the water.<\/p>\n

Camera mishaps are rough, but they’re nothing compared to finding yourself staring at a necessary 50-foot (15-meter) zip-line ride across a cave gorge that you’re not physically prepared to cross. Be honest about your fitness level, both to the guide company and to yourself.<\/p>\n

Perhaps even more traumatic is staring at a 50-foot zip-line ride you’re not psychologically prepared to cross. Because of the unique environment of a cave, certain mental states don’t go well with black water rafting. Fear of heights, or\u00a0acrophobia, is one of them. If heights are a problem for you, it’s a good idea to ask whether a tour includes climbing or zip lines or rappelling before signing up.<\/p>\n

And if claustrophobia, the fear of small, enclosed spaces, is a problem for you, it’s best to avoid black water rafting entirely. A cave is about as small and enclosed as it gets.\u00a0Whitewater rafting, however, could be right up your alley.<\/p>\n

For more information on black water rafting, caves and related topics, look over the links below.<\/p>\n

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