1, organizer 2 [( P3 X9 A. S2 M1 k. p2, commitment0 o' h+ L; K0 Z* z
3, every paddler is different, some are recreational, some are serious competitors7 H! w6 o5 E* S7 @5 B: i
4, cost9 K' v7 @$ F& Q& ?+ M
5, fitness level & { r3 P# J5 c6 `" g6, whatever other factors