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This sea-based activity is US in origin, where this floating sausage was towed at great speed by a speedboat as in waterskiing. However, the action soon switched to beaches and then on to the rough waters of mountains rapids, where the fun and emotion is even more acute. The Bus Bob is a gigantic, elongated dinghy with two small floating devices attached to each side to support the feet and keep a certain balance. It can usually hold five or six people, including the indispensable guide.

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On the face of it, Bus Bob is similar to rafting, where the participants are also supplied with oars. But the comparison stops there, as the bus bob occupants are placed one behind the other without any type of fastening, making it similar to riding a horse or a mechanical bull. The only way to avoid getting drenched is to keep your balance while bumping about and to ensure all the members row in a coordinated fashion with mutual understanding under the guidance of the pilot.

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Necessary material
All you need to take part in this exciting sport is:

- A protective helmet to avoid harming yourself against the rocks located along the river's course.

- A lifejacket. Completely essential to avoid drowing.

- Thermal or neoprene suit to withstand the low water temperatures at certain times of the year and also to prevent arm and leg bruises as a result of brushing against the rocks or plants.

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Practical advice
Clearly, the first and most important advice is learning to swim. Falls are frequent and, even when wearing a lifejacket, it is important to be able to float without problems. Another recommendation is to seek the help of a specialised adventure sports company to feel completely safe. A good indicator is to check whether the materials used in the descent are of good quality, rather than deteriorated. They should also provide information on the descent and the level of difficulty on each stretch, especially complicated areas.

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If we decide to descend on Bus Bob without expert assistance, we should always let friends and family know the exact route we are taking and the date of our return. Clearly, areas next to dams should always be avoided.

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If you still haven't given it a go, don't think twice. Thanks to Bus Bob, you can make hair-raising descent of a river full of gorges, rapids and spray. This is a fun, safe and ideal way to combat the summer heat. The
worst thing that could happen is for you to fall in the water and cool down a little. Afterwards, a speedboat will pick you up so that you can continue enjoying this unique adventure sport.

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