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Women in Charge! Dagger hosts a Green River Takeover

Over 50 women met to paddle the Upper Green, and 24 continued down the Class V Green Narrows section. A raffle was held, in which over $650 was raised for the Shannon Christy Fund, a fund dedicated to getting more women into paddlesports. It was an amazing day, well captured by this video from Gareth Tate, Robby Hogg, and Daniel Brassuell. Enjoy!

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Add Extra Waterproof Protection to Your Kayak

How-to blog written by Team Dagger's Todd Wells I think it's safe to say that no one likes a leaky kayak. I especially don't like a leaky kayak, so I decided to take note on a few of the things I do to keep my kayak and everything inside it extra dry. First and foremost I make sure to tighten the screws on my kayak on a regular basis (every few weeks for myself). When we paddle our kayaks we put stress on each of the joints where pieces of outfitting (i.e. seat, thigh braces, bulkhead) meet with the plastic shell of the kayak. Over time this stress will slowly loosen the screws, and to keep...

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How can I retrofit my Dagger touring kayak with bulkheads?

Many touring boat manufacturers (including Dagger, until we introduced welded plastic bulkheads) use minicell foam to fabricate bulkheads. This is a fairly inexpensive and effective method of retrofitting bulkheads in a boat that didn't originally come with them. For current models, simply ask your dealer to order the respective pre-cut minicell bulkhead(s) from us. For discontinued models, you can fabricate bulkheads from 3" minicell foam. (Also available from your dealer. Start with a chunk of foam slightly larger than the area of the boat where you plan to install the bulkhead. Shape it...

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Dagger touring kayak with bulkheads?

ACK Demo and Outdoor Expo

Date: 04.04.2015 to 04.05.2015

Location: Austin and Conroe, TX

Whether you're a novice or expert, Demo Days is a great event for any paddler to attend. It's absolutely free and an opportunity to try out 80+ models, talk with representatives from top brands in the industry, and save up to 30% on select kayaks. This is our favorite event to put on every year and it's always a ton of fun - we hope to see you out there! For more information, click here .

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Why I love to race kayaks!

By: Jason Beakes “Flow” is a state of mind – achieved when athletes feel completely engaged in their performance, lose their perception of time, concentrate on the moment (without distraction or dilution), and, perform at extremely high levels. Essentially, these are the moments in sport that we as athletes, coaches, and consultants are all striving to accomplish. Not only has the Flow state of mind been linked with outrageously positive accomplishments in sport, it is also the state of mind that has been shown to offer us meaning in our lives.” Racing kayaks down hard whitewater is one of the finest ways to...

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Dagger Axis: Crossover Multiwater Kayak

Outside the box? For you, there is no box. Your tastes for outdoor adventure change like the wind and you wouldn't want it any other way. Take it to the water with a kayak that performs in them all. Relax on the lake, cruise the winding river, or get a taste of whitewater action. Dagger Crossover Multiwater - limitless possibilities.

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Women in Charge! Dagger hosts a Green River Takeover

Dagger Women

Over 50 women met to paddle the Upper Green, and 24 continued down the Class V Green Narrows section. A raffle was held, in which over $650 was raised for the Shannon Christy Fund, a fund dedicated to getting more women into paddlesports. It was an...

Just Add Water...WIN a Dagger Katana, paddle, and skirt!

Just Add Water...WIN a Dagger Katana, paddle, and skirt!

“Like” us for a chance to WIN a Dagger Katana Kayak, an Adventure Technology Duraweave Paddle, and a Bomber Gear Bombshelter Sprayskirt. On-water adventure is closer than it may appear... this is your chance to win it! All you need to do to enter...

An Update From Wizard's Eye

Tyler Bradt and his friends have had quite the epic journey so far. After leaving Tasmania, they sailed through a massive storm to the Soloman Islands, and then on to Indonesia, where they battled customs officials for a month before securing a visa...

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Austin and Conroe, TX

Apr 04

ACK Demo and Outdoor Expo
ACK Demo and Outdoor Expo

Whether you're a novice or expert, Demo Days is a great event for any paddler to attend. It's absolutely free and an opportunity to try out 80+ models, talk with representatives from top brands in the industry, and save up to 30% on select kayaks...

Summersville, West Virginia

Sep 18

Gauley Fest 2015

Are you ready for Gauley Fest? We are! Gauley Fest just keeps getting bigger and better! Started in 1983, Gauley Fest has grown to become the largest river festival in the world. The festival is a showcase for American Whitewater and the top...

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DEMYSTIFYING THE ROLL

By: Ben Coleman JUMPING THE MENTAL HURDLE Learning the Eskimo roll can be more of a mental challenge than a physical one, because it involves staying calm while performing a maneuver below the surface of the water–an environment in which we humans can’t breathe...

Gear Up and Get Out - Turning and Draw Stroke

Gear Up and Get Out - Turning and Draw Stroke

By: Ben Coleman Turning Stroke The turning stroke is used to point your boat in the direction you want to go. The main difference between the turning stroke and the forward stroke is the position of the paddle shaft. The paddle shaft is positioned vertically for...

Gear Up and Get Out - Catching Eddies and Boofing

Gear Up and Get Out - Catching Eddies and Boofing

By: Ben Coleman Catching Eddies Catching eddies makes you a better paddler. If you want to refine your skills, challenge yourself to catch as many eddies as possible the next time you paddle one of your favorite rapids. Catching eddies is where all your strokes...

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Dagger Axis: Crossover Multiwater Kayak

Kayakers on a river

Outside the box? For you, there is no box. Your tastes for outdoor adventure change like the wind and you wouldn't want it any other way. Take it to the water with a kayak that performs in them all. Relax on the lake, cruise the winding river, or...

Dagger Kaos: Catch Every Wave

The best SOT surf kayak on the market is back and better than ever! Half sit-on-top kayak, half longboard surfboard, all parts fun! Molded-in seat and adjustable backband supports your upper body to keep you in the water longer. Molded-in footwells...

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How can I retrofit my Dagger touring kayak with bulkheads?

Dagger touring kayak with bulkheads?

Many touring boat manufacturers (including Dagger, until we introduced welded plastic bulkheads) use minicell foam to fabricate bulkheads. This is a fairly inexpensive and effective method of retrofitting bulkheads in a boat that didn't originally...

Add Extra Waterproof Protection to Your Kayak

Todd Wells

How-to blog written by Team Dagger's Todd Wells I think it's safe to say that no one likes a leaky kayak. I especially don't like a leaky kayak, so I decided to take note on a few of the things I do to keep my kayak and everything inside it extra...

What model year is my kayak?

What model year is my kayak?

This may not apply to certain older models, but generally speaking, you should be able to determine the model year from the serial number. Typically, the number is scribed into the kayak...right side...close to the stern. The last 4 digits of the...