1, organizer 7 f$ ~4 x0 N; V. A- ], }2, commitment/ C4 O& z8 p; F4 D- P
3, every paddler is different, some are recreational, some are serious competitors 8 Q3 i, D% B9 ?4, cost3 l' p; v1 D; d- R9 n
5, fitness level 9 S0 M5 e4 \ y* h L& a& h6, whatever other factors