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Whitewater Kayaks

Whitewater kayaks are generally made out of high impact plastic, usually polyethylene. They are shorter than other types of kayaks (the size usually ranges from 6 to 10 feet/2 to 3 metres long; the trend is toward the shorter boats), and are among the most maneuverable types of kayaks made. They are much slower than many other types of boats. Whitewater boats, however, do not need inherent speed. Their speed comes from their ability to ride the crest of flowing river. In "freestyle" competition ("kayak rodeo"), whitewater kayakers use features of rapids to do tricks, typically while remaining in one place on the river.

Ultra-low-volume kayaks that are designed to be paddled both on and below the surface of the water are used in Squirt Boating.