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Rapids are sections of a river where the river bed has a relatively steep gradient, causing an increase in water velocity and turbulence. Rapids are hydrological features between a run (a smoothly flowing part of a stream) and a cascade. Rapids are characterised by the river becoming shallower with some rocks exposed above the flow surface. As flowing water splashes over and around the rocks, air bubbles become mixed in with it and portions of the surface acquire a white colour, forming what is called "whitewater". Rapids occur where the bed material is highly resistant to the erosive power of the stream in comparison with the bed downstream of the rapids. Very young streams flowing across solid rock may be rapids for much of their length.
Rapids are categorized in classes, generally running from I to VI. A Class 5 rapid may be categorized as Class 5.1-5.9. While class I rapids are easy to negotiate and require no maneuvering, class VI rapids pose threat to life with little or no chance for rescue.
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Get barreled http://win.gs/1alYVe2 Kai is in Hood River, Oregon for some windsurfing and kiteboarding action. After an epic session on the river, Kai decides to have some fun in the rapids on a SUP and floating mattress. Lastly, Kai hosts the "Kai Lenny Grom SUP" event, which aims to celebrate the sport of stand up paddleboarding. Stay tuned - New episodes every other Wednesday! Next Episode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p_vjY... Previous Episode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynafq4... All Episodes: http://www.youtube.com/show/positivel... Follow @Kai_Lenny / #KaiLenny on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/Kai_Lenny And Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kai.lenny _________________________________________________________ Experience the world of Red Bull like you have never seen it be...
My wife and I took the tomcat tandem through the rapids on the Willamette River in Eugene. I-5 rapid is rated class 3 partly due to rocks and the low head dam. At low levels there's a big set of waves near the end. We always get wet. Autzen Bridge rapid is a popular spot for college kids in the summer. The rapid is fast, deep and has big waves that always gets us wet. We take out just below this rapid at Alton Baker Park. We did this float Sept 7 2015 on a nice day. 2200 cfs
more at http://scitech.quickfound.net/ Bridge construction over the Cascades Rapids of the Columbia River between Oregon and Washington. The area is now submerged under the Bonneville Reservoir, formed behind Bonneville Dam. Silent. Public domain film from the Prelinger Archive, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and mild video noise reduction applied. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cascades_Rapids The Cascades Rapids (sometimes called Cascade Falls or Cascades of the Columbia) were an area of rapids along North America's Columbia River, between the U.S. states of Washington and Oregon. Through a stretch approximately 150 yards (140 m) wide, the river dropped about 40 feet (12 m) in 2 miles (3.2 km)... ...
You really have to hold your breath floating down rapids!
Greatly Flowing, The magnificent McKenzie River @ Vida, Oregon. (4:20 of majestic beauty
Description Takin a buddy through Crow Rapids his first time! With Southern Oregon Anglers!!
First Street Rapids Park, along the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon is a popular hiking and biking place next to the downtown area.
First of three attempts to climb up over Granite Creek Rapids in jet boat on Snake River near Hells Canyon Dam. Rough wet ride, an adventure and experience that is unforgetable.
Location: Oregon, United States of America / USA Story about students from Oregon taking part in the McKenzie River White Water Parade. VS. Oregon students in all kinds of crafts have a go at 'shooting' the rapids of the McKenzie River. Some are in row boats, canoes, rubber dinghies etc. (Fine Grain.) FILM ID:3202.03 A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. http://www.britishpathe.tv/ FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES, VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/
Description Takin a buddy through Crow Rapids his first time! With Southern Oregon Anglers!!
Granite Creek Rapids, Hells Canyon Oregon Bank 17000CFS 24' HCM 6.2 LSA with 212 Hamilton pump
Class III rapid on the Owyhee River in eastern Oregon. Not a big rapid but fun to run.
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Alsea Falls in southwest of Corvallis Oregon in Benton County.
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