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Wear a helmet on whitewater to protect against capsize

Wear a helmet on whitewater: after a capsize you drift downstream upside down, at least for a short stretch.

Time
⏱ 1 min
Difficulty
◆ easy

What you need

  • Helmet

How to do it

  1. Put the helmet on and tighten it before you set off.
  2. If you capsize, protect your head.

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