Canyoning guide for insurance declines

The sports centres offering the torrent usually provide the equipment. We must also remember that the canyoning is practiced in streams where water is always cold, so it is imperative to be well protected, more than anything to spend a day with no teeth castañeta.

■ It is important to wear a suit neoprene diver. 5 mm thick, divided into two parts (trousers and jacket), with hat (so that only the face and hands are discovered) and reinforcements in the knees and elbows (points where it is easier to hit against a rock).

■ The life jacket as those used for rafting or canoeing should not be voluminous, because we are continually on the move, although it must be able to keep us afloat well, namely to provide a boost in water to 4 kg up.

■ The climbing harness is made up of a mechanism to decrease and a karabiner with autobloqueo. The rope must be those of caving, ie static. Nor can absence of a helmet: any of various types, but also serves the classic mountaineering with internal polyester.

■ Finally, do not forget shoes neoprene. that keeps the foot warm and protects the ankles of rubbing against the rocks. Must be with hiking boots or gym shoes with nonskid soles: in this way will feel safer when you want to make a leap.