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Dagger Approach 10
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 4:26 pm
by scoutdad
Been thinking about buying one for me and one for my son, this will be our first kayaks. we are planning on starting out on the easy stuff of course class I-II, some flat water. also room for camping gear. My question is does anyone have any expierence with these boats?
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:32 pm
by Owl
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 6:48 pm
by LARAMY
The first kayak I bought was a Dagger Approach and I bought it for the same reasons as your looking. The boat has an almost flat bottom which is different than most Rec boats. It also has a spring loaded drop-skeg which when released lets the boat track great. This is why its listed as a Hybrid boat. Lift the skeg up to go through the rapids. Put it down for the flat pools. For the camping it has a dry storage area in the stern large enough for your gear. I have a blue one for sale posted on this site.
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 10:11 pm
by scoutdad
Thanks for the response. Yes I seen yours for sale but wont be able to buy until after the first of the year. Did the skeg work as designed? I heard Dagger was coming out with a 9 foot version but have'nt seen anything of it.
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:03 pm
by Karla
Gary and I both have the 10 foot approach. They are very stable and we have had many trips in them on class I-II whitewater without swims, and some swimming but could have swam more had we been in other kayaks.
I heard about the 9 foot coming out too and I know that Don in Hot Springs I heard is going to get some in.
We like our Approaches and the skegs work to keep it straight. You can buy a skirt from Don that works well on them. I have the neoprene skirt.
Your welcome to give ours a try anytime.
Karla
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:05 pm
by LARAMY
Yes, the skeg works very well. Its a whole different boat with the skeg down. I checked Daggers site and didn't see anything about a 9.0. I would think you would lose the dry storage area taking a foot off the boat.
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:27 pm
by scoutdad
Thanks for ya all's help . I realize there is no do it all boat but think we will be happy with them. Karla, might take you up on the offer some time but right now we are tied up with hollidays, scouts, and school activities.
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 1:31 am
by scoutdad
Dagger news letter with information about approach 9.0
http://www.teamdagger.com/ssp/news/?news_id=145