Dagger Recreational Manuale utente
O W NER ’ S M A N U A L
WELCOME TO DAGGER EUROPE BE PART OF THE COMMUNITY
CONTENTS
You are in good company. Over the years Dagger
has crafted a reputation for being at the cutting
edge of paddlesport, which is why so many of the
worlds most passionate and well-known paddlers
choose to use our boats. Like them, you’ll find
your Dagger kayak will provide years of adventure
wherever you want to go, and maybe places you
haven’t thought of yet.
Formed in the late 80’s, Dagger has spent over
two decades innovating and developing to create
classic designs that always deliver performance,
comfort and value. This guide will help you get
the best from your new Dagger kayak and also
ensure it stays in good condition throughout your
paddling adventures.
Thank you for choosing Dagger kayaks.
From the mountains to the sea, Dagger paddlers
are relentless in the pursuit of adventure and play.
Join in at www.daggereurope.com to share your
experiences, see what the team have been doing
and get the latest news.
4Kayak Key Features: Recreational/Touring
5Kayak Key Features: Whitewater
6Outfitting
12 Storage & Transport
13 Care & Maintenance
14 Additional Equipment
15 Your Safety
16 Warranty
17 Service & Support
This owner’s manual and additional information is available at www.daggereurope.com
KAYAK KEY FEATURES: RECREATIONAL / TOURING
Skeg
(some models)
Stern Large hatch
Security bar
Seat & seatback
Cockpit
Small hatch
Compass Bow
Grab handle
Chine
Deck lines, bow and stern
Foot brace bolts
Skeg/rudder lanyard
Hull
Rail
Sidewall
Thighbraces
Backband adjuster
Deck
Deck rigging
Rudder (some models)
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FEATURES IN DETAIL
BOW/NOSE: The front of the kayak.
STERN/TAIL: The back of the kayak.
DECK: The top of the kayak.
HULL: The bottom of the kayak.
SIDEWALL: The side of the kayak.
CHINE: The edge where the hull meets the sidewall.
RAIL: The edge where the sidewall meets the deck.
COCKPIT: The area where you sit – surrounded by the
cockpit rim.
FOOT BRACE: Adjustable pedals to rest your feet
against – also used to steer the rudder fitted in some
kayaks.
THIGHBRACES: Shaped, padded braces under which
your thighs and knees are placed to help control the
roll of the kayak.
SEAT & SEATBACK: The seat includes an integral
seatback or adjustable backband to provide lumbar
support.
RUDDER: A movable blade at the stern of the kayak
which helps the boat to turn and track.
SKEG: A fixed blade at the stern of the kayak which
helps the boat to track.
RUDDER LANYARD: Used to deploy and retract
the rudder.
GRAB HANDLE: Moulded plastic handles and both end
used to carry the kayak.
COMPASS: Some touring kayaks feature a position for a
deck-mounted compass.
HATCHES: Allow gear to be stowed inside the kayak –
hatches have a moulded rubber hatch cover to keep
water out and your gear in.
DECK RIGGING: Useful pattern of elasticised rope on the
deck of the kayak, used to store additional items.
DECK LINES: Additional rigging on bow and stern for
attachment and storage.
Skeg
(some models)
Stern Large hatch
Security bar
Seat & seatback
Cockpit
Small hatch
Compass Bow
Grab handle
Chine
Deck lines, bow and stern
Foot brace bolts
Skeg/rudder lanyard
Hull
Rail
Sidewall
Thighbraces
Backband adjuster
Deck
Deck rigging
Rudder (some models)
KAYAK KEY FEATURES: WHITEWATER
Stern/Tail
Drain plug
Rail
Hull
Sidewall
Chine
Footbrace bolts
Grab handle Security bar
Backband Seat Thighbrace
Backband adjuster
Deck
Grab handle
Bow/Nose
Cockpit
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FEATURES IN DETAIL
BOW/NOSE: The front of the kayak.
STERN/TAIL: The back of the kayak.
DECK: The top of the kayak above the waterline.
HULL: The bottom of the kayak below the waterline.
SIDEWALL: The side of the kayak.
CHINE: The edge where the hull meets the sidewall –
below the waterline.
RAIL: The edge where the sidewall meets the deck –
above the waterline.
COCKPIT: The area where you sit – surrounded by the
cockpit rim.
FOOTBRACE: Adjustable pedals to rest your feet against
– also used to steer the rudder fitted in some kayaks.
THIGHBRACES: Shaped, padded braces under which
your thighs and knees are placed to help control the
roll of the kayak.
SEAT & SEATBACK: The shaped seat, sometimes adjustable,
includes an integral seatback or adjustable backband
to provide lumbar support.
SECURITY BAR: A fixed bar which can be used to lock
your kayak to prevent theft.
GRAB HANDLE: Handles at bow and stern used to carry
the kayak.
DRAIN PLUG: Plastic plug that screws into a threaded
insert at the stern – used to easily empty whatever
water has accumulated in the kayak.
OUTFITTING: SEAT
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Most Dagger kayak seats are designed for use
by the majority of people without any adjustment.
However, our seats are easily adjustable to ensure
maximum performance.
Try paddling the boat with the seat in a neutral
position before moving it to any degree.
ADJUSTING THE SEAT: REC/TOURING KAYAK
To adjust the seat in Dagger touring kayaks,
unscrew and remove the plastic thumb nuts from
the sides of the seat. Lift the sides of the seat off
the retaining bolts.
Move the seat forward/backward as desired and
test the fit by sitting in the kayak on the water.
When the correct position is attained, line up the
holes in the side of the seat with the retaining
bolts, replace and tighten the plastic thumb nut.
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2
3
ADJUSTING THE SEAT: WHITEWATER KAYAK
To adjust the seat in Dagger whitewater kayaks,
unscrew and remove the plastic thumb nuts from
either the sides or bottom of the seat.
Lift seat off remaining bolts.
Move the seat forward or backward as desired
and test the fit by sitting in the kayak on the water.
When the correct position is attained, replace
and fully tighten the thumb nuts.
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2
One of the most important considerations in
using your kayak is the way it feels to you –
how comfortably it fits and how easy it is
to get in and out of.
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OUTFITTING: SEAT
CREEK SEAT ADJUSTMENT HIP PAD ADJUSTMENT
For ultimate strength some Dagger whitewater
boats are fitted with the creek seat.
1 Loosen, but DO NOT remove, five seat adjust-
ment screws.
2 With both hands, slide the seat assembly fore or
aft to the desired location.
3 Tighten five adjustment screws securely.
For increase your contact with the boat, the
hip pads can be adjusted.
1 Disconnect two buckles.
2 Swing hip pad upward.
3 Insert foam padding into the pocket on the back
of the hip pad.
4 After you have inserted as much foam padding
as desired, reseal and lower hip pad and Velcro®
into desired position, FASTEN BOTH BUCKLES,
and tighten the straps.
5 Stow the straps by wrapping them back behind
the buckles and fastening to the Velcro® tabs.
6 Never allow your outfitting to impair exit in an
emergency.
Seat
adjustment
screws
Seat
adjustment
screw
Seat
adjustment
screws
PLAY SEAT ADJUSTMENT
For lightweight connection some Dagger
whitewater boats are fitted with the play seat.
1 Unfasten the upper back band straps.
2 Loosen the seat adjustment knob by turning five
to six times but DO NOT remove it.
3 With both hands positioned as shown, press
down on the rear adjustment knob and slide the
seat assembly foward or back.
4 Tighten the adjustment knob securely.
5 Fasten both upper back band straps.
Foam pad
Hip pad
Buckles
OUTFITTING: THIGHBRACES /BACKREST
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THIGH BRACE ADJUSTMENT
Some Dagger kayaks are outfitted with
adjustable thigh braces, which help to hold
your knees against the inside of the kayak.
1 Climb into the cockpit and get comfortable.
2 Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove both thigh
brace set screws.
3 Loosen, but DO NOT remove, the thigh brace
adjustment screws.
4 Position both thigh braces comfortably against
your thighs by sliding fore or aft.
5 Securely tighten all four adjustment screws.
6 Install and securely tighten both set screws.
Slide seat back up and down
Pull loose strap to tension
BACKBAND ADJUSTMENT
All Dagger Europe kayaks have adjustable
backbands to ensure you get the best fit and
provide lumbar support. The backband should
be adjusted enough that you feel secure while
remaining comfortable. Do not overtighten as
this could impair your exit or cause back injury.
Zone Outfitting: The height of the seat back can
be raised or lowered. To raise simply grasp any
section of the backrest and slide upwards.
To lower, grasp the yellow adjustment lever
and rotate it forwards and down.
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2Free standing backband: Use the sliders on the
back of the backband to adjust tension.
Backbands featuring ratchets on the thighbraces
can be adjusted here whilst sitting in the kayak.
Thigh brace
set screws
Thigh brace
adjustment screws
OUTFITTING: FOOTBRACES
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FOAM FOOTBRACES
Dagger playboats are fitted with foam
footbraces. These are lightweight, simple and
allow you to get a custom fit. To maximise
footroom, be sure to outfit your boat wearing
the gear you’ll wear on the water.
1 Loosen strap and add/remove foam shims to
achieve desired comfort.
2 Tighten strap, place in boat and check for com-
fort and fit.
SLIDELOCK FOOTBRACES
Hand-adjustable footbraces allow you to reposi-
tion your foot pedals quickly and easily while
ashore or underway. To adjust pedal position,
locate the adjusting lever below the pedal
track and lift so that it slides.
To lengthen the pedals, push the lever forward.
To shorten, pull the lever back towards the
seat. Once in position, drop the lever and push
with your toes.
By knowing and understanding your
kayak and its different parts, you will
be able to use it more efficiently and
your kayaking experience will be
more rewarding.
Lift Lift
Push
Pull
Foam mountain
Foam shims
OUTFITTING: FOOTBRACES
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BULKHEAD FOOTBRACES
Bulkhead footbraces help to distribute the
force of a frontal impact and are fitted in most
of our whitewater kayaks. To adjust the
foot brace:
We recommend adding additional foam
padding to bulkhead footrests for comfort
and shock absorption.
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2
Unscrew and remove the retaining thumb nuts
and move the aluminium runners backwards or
forwards until correct fit is achieved. Always test
the fit by sitting in the kayak. Adjust the bulkhead
to be comfortably tight without hindering your
exit from the cockpit.
Some bulkheads are also adjustable for width
and height. You should adjust them to the maxi-
mum area as allowed by the internal dimensions
of the kayak. Some kayaks come with several
different sized bulkheads. Fit the bulkhead of
the maximum size allowed by the position
of the footbraces.
Adjusting the bulkhead for maximum width and height
Unscrew and remove plastic thumb nuts, adjust runners and replace
Fitting the foot plates and adjusting for maximum size
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