The paddle is used to move your white water kayak, but the legs are the mein part of the boby for moving forward.
The kayak is the the specific boat for a specific type of water, so if you go to wite water you need to use wite water kayak or a raft.
If the equipment is right you won't have problem with it as long you don't damage it.
If the equipment isn't the right it will cause you truble. When the equipmentisn't the right one, when something happen like you need to get out the boat and the water is cold, you will be cold the rest of the way down the river.
It's recommened to be with friends while kayaking so it can be fun, help if needed and you have company while kayaking
The whisle it's important, because it can signal to others that you are in danger.
A wetsuit is much needed, because when the wave hits you while you're going through a faster part your upper body (exept the head) will be dry.
You need a drybag if you plan to get something with you while kayaking. You put your things in it and then close it. This is how your things will be dry while kayaking.
Kayak shoes are important, because it'll be easier for you to control the kayak and many other reasons.
Safety jacket is one of the most important parts of the equipment you need to wear, because in life threatening situations, like you need to gey out of the kayak while in faster part, it will help you stay above to water and get to safety easier.
The helmet is also very important, because when the river rolls you with the head ubderwater, the helmet protects your head for injuries.
A knife is recommened to have, because if something is blocking you to do something, you can use the knife to remove it from the way.
The leash is important to have while kayaking with friends, so when one of them got out of the kayak in a faster part you can help them get to safety by thtoeing the leash at them so they can catch it and hold on to it while you get them to safety.
You need to have dry clothes in your car, that's parked where you're exiting the river, so you have something to wear after you're finished kayaking.