1, organizer3 P, m) G Y/ e" o+ p- F# F! Z) i
2, commitment1 J5 ]' R4 |$ d7 D9 M/ I
3, every paddler is different, some are recreational, some are serious competitors( i( f- T* ^# P6 g1 n! [7 Q/ `
4, cost 8 E3 Q# I# _( p a' i" d5, fitness level8 J5 x* _$ v6 [: i8 u
6, whatever other factors