Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A common question for new river runners is, "will that stopper keep me?" In this short, @OnlineWhiteWater breaks down key features to look for when scouting to determine the best place and way to punch a hydraulic—and which ones are best avoided—so that you can continue safely downstream.
Quick tip: When scouting, get low! Looking at a feature from river level helps to see the vertical drop.
A common question for new river runners is, "will that stopper keep me?" In this short, @OnlineWhiteWater breaks down key features to look for when scouting to determine the best place and way to punch a hydraulic—and which ones are best avoided—so that you can continue safely downstream.
Quick tip: When scouting, get low! Looking at a feature from river level helps to see the vertical drop.
