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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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Playboat Outfitting

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Reposted from the Dagger blog, written by Christie Glissmeyer It can be very frustrating when you are out on a wave or in a hole and you are sliding around or falling out of your playboat every time you throw a move. On the other hand, if your...

How to: Protect your ankles

Protecting your ankles

Reposted from the Dagger blog, written by Christie Glissmeyer Piton risk increases this time of year as river levels drop and more nasty rocks are exposed. One method to avoiding ankle injuries is to cushion your bulk head with extra foam. I learned...

Hinge Theory: Avoiding back injury on large drops

Reposted from the Dagger blog, written by Chris Gragtmans The past two years of extreme kayaking have been absolutely crazy to witness. From Tyler Bradt running 186 foot Palouse Falls, to a ridiculous season this year in Chile, to some serious...

Green Boat tips

Green boat tips

Reposted from the Dagger blog, written by Chris Gragtmans I figured I would start things out by sharing some thoughts on the Green Boat. I contributed a bit of insight to Pat, Andrew, and Snowy during the design process of this boat, and I can now...

Outfitting your dagger kayak

Reposted from the Dagger blog, written by Andrew Holcombe With spring right around the corner here in the southeast and rain in the forecast I thought I’d share a bit about outfitting your Dagger kayak. The great thing about Dagger’s outfitting is...

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...

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 is the best setup for whitewater kayak outfitting?

What is the best setup for whitewater kayak outfitting?

Dagger has spent a considerable amount of its research and development time towards making your kayak as comfortable as possible. Still, there are a number of options available to you which can further enhance comfort and performance according to...