Frequently Unanswered Questions

How dangerous is this?
What is safe, really? You could never leave the house, but a sinkhole could open up and swallow you right in your living room. Nevertheless, we take many precautions.

Do you get cold?
Sometimes, but I wear a thick wetsuit, sometimes two.

Don't you hit rocks?
Usually not on purpose. I wear knee pads most of the time.

How long has this sport existed?
It's rumored to have started in France when some guides floated down the river on a clump of life vests. Bob Carlson made boards in the US in the 80, but it's been popular in France longer.

Where can I get a helmet colored like yours?
Get spray paint that works on plastic surfaces. Or I'll convert yours for $100.

What's that on your helmet?
Why, that would be a Go Pro Hero waterproof camera.

Why don't I see more of this in the media?
Good question. If you make James Bond movies, please have one of the chase scenes be down a class IV rapid on a riverboard, chasing the villain who is in a raft.

Why do you do this sport?
It's the most fun you can have wearing neoprene. It's also doable close to home.

How strong do I need to be to do this?
It helps to be in decent shape. Crossfit training rules.

Did you whitewater kayak before riverboarding?
No. Only rafted a handful of times.