1, organizer6 Z$ y7 h* y8 R2 E- P' D
2, commitment$ S5 C, G4 n6 a5 I1 P6 x0 d, E
3, every paddler is different, some are recreational, some are serious competitors * O' S: E, J) L; \5 d; \4, cost# ]) D1 m( o N9 P; [8 m
5, fitness level" X/ G- L* e- \9 K6 Q5 i
6, whatever other factors