Do rafts and dories ever puncture?
September 25, 2007.Here’s a question submitted by Waterblogged reader Matt:
How often do your rafts and dories get punctured by rocks?
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AnswerWell Matt, I’ve asked two very reliable sources here at O.A.R.S. how often our rafts and dories puncture. A reply from our resident chicken aficionado and Idaho Adventure Consultant, AZZ: As seldom as possible! Very experienced and skilled, our guides make every effort to maintain the integrity of our craft. But remember, river trips take place in uncontrolled environments and anything can happen . . . which is one of the reasons so many folks take them. Another opinion, this time from our award-winning Reservations Manager, MINDY: Although it can happen – it is unusual for a raft to be punctured by a rock – the raft, being flexible (literally Dories can be dented or scraped if they hit a rock, but a hit doesn’t always result in a ‘puncture’ - the material the boat is built of (aluminum, fiberglass or wood) will affect its durability. Our guides are very good at what they do, hence the infrequent boat damage. Our guests have commented on how easy our guides make it look, when it really isn’t… -- BRC |
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Should a rock or other unavoidable obstacle have the temerity to pierce our boats, rest assured that we carry plenty of materiel (sic!) and tools for repairs.
), can withstand more abuse than a rigid dory. Most times it bounces or slides off the rock and even when wrapped (stuck) it doesn’t usually result in a tear.