Class II Skills Checklist | Ep. 116

On this episode of Gear Garage, Zach talks about the Class II skills from his whitewater skills worksheet.
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[@r1-ing]

I just noticed you started with the class II checklist. Here in Montana fishing country I swear we see more boating related deaths on our Class I Missouri & Bitteroot rivers than all of MT's whitewater put together. Missouri deaths occur from flukey situations where anglers find themselves out of the boat in the river but then due to cold temperatures and no preparation drown due to exposure. The Bitteroot is a typical class I killer because of braided channels and log jams gallore. If it could reach the right audience a video on the topic of class I boating & river dangers could save lives.

[@GearGarageTV]

Yes I absolutely agree. Most river fatalities occur because of improper clothing, no PFD, and and/or alcohol.

[@SapperMan724]

Great info for beginners like myself, thank you for the knowledge

[@GearGarageTV]

You're welcome! I'm sure glad the video helps.

[@danp4998]

Great video, as usual. Looking forward to 3/4.

[@mattstratton3481]

It's good to hear a guy who could talk well over heads without trying talk to said heads without sounding like he's trying.

[@TravisCoad]

What about including whistle signals to the River Signals? A lot of Newbies don't know about whistles at all.

[@GearGarageTV]

Yes whistle signals are part of river signals

[@calebteneyck3489]

I tell new people when swimming to not stand up till you can sit on your butt without the current moving you. Basically means 6-8 inches of water... not perfect but it basically gets the point across about avoiding foot entrapment.

[@GearGarageTV]

Yep I think easy to remember rules like that are great

[@skull465]

Its not so simple to just find white water buddies 😅

[@GearGarageTV]

Yes it can be really hard to find a group to paddle with

[@jacobwuesthoff6471]

i am barefoot everywhere except the river