Dagger Green Boat Kayaks

Good Morning Everyone,

Today I wanted to write a smidgen or two about the Dagger Green Boat Kayak. I personally really enjoy this kayak and thought a good overview of why would be helpful. I've written a few other articles about them as well on my Campingman Squidoo pages. If you haven't seen my websites there, hop on over and visit. And if you've been searching for some good information, AND some good deals... Free Shipping and a 15% discount might be just what you are hoping for. 

The Dagger Green Boat is a fabulous first kayak, river kayak or just about any water kayak with the exception of shallow tight micro creeks. It's an incredibly fast, nimble boat and turns easily. But, like anything, you must learn how to use your skills with this boat. It doesn't matter if you've paddled many a kayak before, the following section applies to you just the same as a novice. A good skill set is learned over time, and long boat Kayaking is no different. The basic thing needed for any kayaking? Be in good shape!

The Dagger Green Boat Kayak is a mixture of speed, volume and maneuverability. It accelerates quickly, with a bow up scheme, making it so easy to boof. You have to change your timing though, to accommodate the extra length. You still put your paddle in the water in the same starting spot, (yes, you still have to reach), but you now have to relearn how to carry the stroke further. You carry it further, to maintain your lift, while waiting for your stern to separate. Once you learn this small habit change, you will blast over holes and through eddy's with ease.

Long boats like to be paddled forward. They are designed for aggressive water handling. That being said, this boat is still easy to turn and you will find it super stable through rapids. It is designed, as I said to steer quickly, turn and/or dig in to get you downstream. For a big boat, this boat is fast. Some even call it lively. There is a sector of our kayaking community who feel the boat is 'tippy' to coin a phrase, but for the most part, these remarks are usually from people who started out kayaking in big, wide, platforms and are moving into 'real kayaks' (to coin another phrase) and find real kayaks less stable.Now, that aside this boat is very stable, but can become twitchy if you're back paddling and not paying attention, as the rounded bottom will take a bit of getting used to. Once learned, you will find you are in the NASCAR racer of the kayaks.

 Long boats are also more forgiving when it comes to down angles The bow will actually deflect and resurface before the stern has landed, thus giving you more momentum as you drop and pull away from the curtain. The Dagger Green Boat is great for white water tripping as well as pool drops. 

Class IV or class V's? No problem It punches holes through them like a missile. The Dagger Green Boat cover's all categories of kayaking with ease, regardless of whether you are going upstream or down. There is no other kayak that performs as well as the Dagger Green Boat Kayak.... but don't take my word on it... check them out for yourself.  And, as always.... I'll see you on the trail!  ~ Campingman