14Hydrospeeding
Also called river sledging, hydrospeeding is a combination of white water rafting and bodyboarding. Participants hold onto the handles of a foam board that works with the specific contours of a human body. Riders must wear a helmet and a wetsuit. Riders are required to wear even more protective gear if the rapids are notably shallow.
Additionally, the foam board is also designed to protect people from rocks or other obstacles. Everyone must be present for a brief training session in calm water before a guide will take them into the rapids. At present, the best places to hydrospeed can be found in the mountainous regions of Italy and France. You must be a proficient swimmer for this activity.
