On 12-Oct-2005, KMAN wrote:


And exactly what is that environment? Can you prove that it
is safer than any other?

Uh. Prove that it is safer...well, I'd say a sheltered bay with a sandy
bottom is safer than Niagara Falls.

What is it you are saying that is different than what I already said the
pros do?

You accused me of not understanding that swimming in whitewater is
dangerous.

No, I'm pointing out that you are ignoring that issue and assuming
that a rank amateur with no instruction will be able to magically
acquire the skills to handle WW on his own. No competent WW instructor,
professional or otherwise, would suggest that a paddler learn WW on
his own. WW is a dangerous environment and requires paddlers to learn
how to handle the conditions and work together on the water. With
an instructor, the student has an experienced person standing by.
With the solo learner, there's no support.


They will be objective third party news articles.

Which still proves nothing in support of your arguments.

Mike