Ideal Barefoot Speed

The old rule of thumb is:

          Your weight divided by 10 + 20

Since I weigh 160 lbs:

          160 / 10 = 16 + 20 = 36 MPH

This is just a general rule so you will need to experiment with whatever speed works best for you (the size of your feet can make a difference too). As you progress, you will probably want to go faster since the water feels much harder and easier to "stand" on at higher speeds. A few MPH makes a big difference! However, the falls are harder too so don't get too drastic with higher speeds!