Dagger RPM Review please

[jrsmith7126]

I was wanting to know if anyone has any experience with the Dagger RPM kayak? I have an opportunity to buy one and would like a little feedback from anyone. I am not that big into whitewater, just the nice relaxing floats along calm rivers and creeks, also possibly as a transporter into a duck hole or too. Thanks again for any info, it is much appreciated.

[Jim Krueger]

JR,

The RPM series of boats, as well as the Perception Overflow series of WW boats are just my favorites for river-running!If you can get a good condition RPM ,and it fit's your size, etc, , and at a good price, it will do Okay for what you like for a while, and even better when you realize you maybe like a little WW too :) If you know that you most desire leisurely floating, hunting and or fishing, I would more recommend one of the later-model 'crossover' recreational kayaks like Liquid Logic's XP series, Dagger Approach., Jackson Allwater and so fourth. With even more lake-paddling, I'd recommend a purely recreational boat. I hope this helps.

Best Regards
Jim

[okieboater]

At this point in time I have 8 kayaks and I paddle all of them for specific runs.

The kayak I purchased new in 1996 at NOC a RPM Max is the kayak I have the most time in. I have run just about every type of water in a RPM Max including creek runs in Ecuador and else where. I would not recommend the Max as a creek boat but it can be done.

For general boating and most of the runs we normally do in AR up to Upper Richland and a ton of Cossatot type runs, my RPM Max has done the job for me.

It is still my boat of choice for most of the runs I do in AR. It is super easy to roll, surfs like a dream and easy to paddle.

It will quickly teach you to have proper body posture IE lean forward at the hips doing drops. And, you can stern squirt this boat either on purpose or if you forget.

The RPM series is the largest selling kayak of all time because it does a lot of things well and some about as good as it gets.

I am a big fan of the Jackson Super Hero as a all around kayak due to it's ability to creek right up there with the full bore creek designs and still run down river pretty well but doing most down river runs the RPM Max does better because it is faster and for me surfs better.

I do not subscribe to the theory that a student has to start off in a short flat bottom kayak to learn to kayak.

Neither do I think you have to start off in a full displacement hull to become a creek boater etc.

Both designs have their good and not so good points, depends on the run and the boater.

But if a person wants a nice fun river runner for a very cheap price a standard RPM or if you are a bit larger a RPM Max is a very good choice.

Like I said, My RPM Max has double or triple the river miles my next most favorite kayak has. I suspect I will paddle my Max till the bottom wears out. Then I will look for another used one to take up the job.

[jrsmith7126]

Thanks for the info guys, im 5'9 165-170lbs. I do NOT need a kayak that easily rolls...not right now anyways. ill admit im not that experienced in kayaking. the one I found if anyone is interested is a Dagger RPM kayak that is listed on Craigslist for $225. Im on a very limited budget but also want a canoe/kayak in a bad way and there is a couple duck holes id like to get into before season goes out that I cant get to in a normal boat. Once again I appreciate everyones time and helping me get set up. Hope everyone has a blessed day.