1, organizer 0 T: H1 j+ ^: e \% [/ w g2, commitment$ c( c: S) U* j: ]+ W7 }7 L
3, every paddler is different, some are recreational, some are serious competitors& S' L, l" s& |: X* E& t
4, cost- l' Z/ \3 {3 R# H9 S3 D
5, fitness level ) C7 O: M- a& j! L8 e1 O6, whatever other factors