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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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Dagger Stratos wins Outside's Gear of the Year!

Dagger Stratos wins Outside's Gear of the Year!

Dagger is beyond stoked to announce Outside magazine’s editors awarded the Stratos with its prestigious Gear of the Year award in the “kayak” category. Outside selected the Stratos for its innovative, adaptable design. The Stratos is a high-...

Sponsorships 2016

Dagger is incredibly pleased to announce that we will be furthering our support for some classic organizations in 2016, and adding some new ones. Once again, Dagger will be supporting amazing organizations like American Whitewater, First Descents,...

Malcolm Smith Goes to Mexico!

Malcolm Smith Goes to Mexico!

Nine-year-old Dagger athlete Malcolm Smith tears up Mexico! (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=...

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50 Atrium Dr, Somerset NJ 08873

Mar 27

Colorful kayaks
Jersey Paddler's Paddlesport Show 2015

Mark your calendars for The Jersey Paddler's Paddlesport Show - the largest canoe, kayak and standup paddling show on the East Coast. The show features manufacturers of kayaks, canoes, accessories, sportswear, paddling clubs professional instruction...

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...

Port Angeles, WA

Apr 18

Port Angeles Kayak and Film Festival
Port Angeles Kayak and Film Festival

Only at the Port Angeles Kayak & Film Festival can you learn about kayak fishing, take an Eskimo rolling class, get educated on tides and currents, learn how to land your craft in surf, watch remarkable films of folks doing amazing feats, and...

Bryson City, NC

Apr 24

Spring Fling - Dagger Whitewater kayak
NOC's Spring Fling 2014

Come out and be a part of World Kayak's Hometown Throwdown, race in the Boater Cross or push your skills on the Nantahala Cascades. Don't forget to check out the season's hottest gear at the NOC's Outfitter's Store , plus, enjoy free live music and...

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The Life Of My Helmet

The Life Of My Helmet

By: Evan Lyendecker p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 9.0px Helvetica} The Life Of My Helmet By Logan Smith Keeping it tight on both my temples, equal pressure presses on the back as in the front. I make sure I can see, I can buckle my helmet easily, take it...

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...

THE BEST BEGINNER WHITEWATER TRAINING GROUNDS

By: Ben Coleman BEGINNER’S BEST BETS REGIONALLY WEST COAST: SKYKOMISH RIVER, WASH. An hour’s drive northeast of downtown Seattle gets you to this classic 2.5-mile stretch from Railroad Bridge to Big Eddy, which is considered Class II, but like most runs, varies...

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Kayaking 101

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Getting started kayaking

Getting started kayaking

These links are provided through American Canoe Association (ACA) and are an excellent resource for getting the most out of your paddling experience through information and training. At Dagger we also share the same goals that emphasize respect for...

How to choose a whitewater kayak

How to choose a whitewater kayak

When choosing the correct kayak, there are many factors to consider. We recommend visiting your local Dagger dealer to assist in this decision. The information provided here will help you understand our product line and steer you in the right...

Kayaking: Strong Shoulders

Kayaking: Strong Shoulders

Repost from Brad Ludden It's that time of year when the snow starts melting and the rivers start running and that means you need to be getting in shape for an epic paddling season. As we all know, strong shoulders are key to a successful paddling...