Team Dagger

Ben Brown

About Me:

I was born and raised in NZ and have been paddling for 25 years. I have paddled all over the world and ain’t stopping anytime soon!!!

Hometown:

Hamilton, NZ

Dagger Kayak of Choice:

Big Nomad (Newmad)

Favorite Places to Paddle:

Norway, Iceland, Zambia, California, NZ.

Favorite Rapids:

Tenaya Slide, Willies Drop, Dinkey Creek. Flemming Foss, Lower Rauma, Norway. Wainui Falls, Wainui River, NZ.

Why I Love Kayaking:

I love kayaking because it gives me the opportunity to explore some of the most incredible corners of our planet. Through kayaking I have experienced places and forged lifelong friendships that I otherwise wouldn’t have been able to. It’s also super fun!

Kayaking Accomplishments:

First descents in 10+ countries, directed and produced award winning kayaking documentaries ROOTS and Flow Hunters, member of the NZ freestyle team, Nissan outdoor games team champion.

The last time I swam ...:

Zambezi River, December 2017. Turns out rapid #8 doesn’t always flush….