During the normal summer water level for the lower section of the Soca River (Kobarid to Tolmin) open canoes or touring kayaks are preferred; middle section (Bovec to Tmovo) with rapids up to WW IV, rafts or kayaks and inflatable canoes are used for experienced rafters. The upper part can be navigated in inflatable canoes with few portages. The section of Koritnica, usually used for rafting, is rather short, but very beautiful. It can be done in kayaks or inflatable canoes. Both these rivers are "slalom" types, inconvenient for rafting in their upper, narrow sections.