Dagger Whitewater Series Manuale utente
WHITEWATER TOURING | RECREATIONAL KAYAKS
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Welcome to the
family
As a Dagger kayak owner, you’re in good company
with some of the world’s most passionate and
well-known paddlers. Dagger’s reputation is for
being at the cutting-edge of performance,
comfort, and value. Your Dagger kayak will provide
years of adventure wherever you want to go; and
to places you haven’t yet thought of going.
Back in 1988, four buddies created the first of
what would become the industry standard in
paddlesports. Today, every Dagger kayak is built
with over two decades of the latest material and
design innovations. They’ve been team tested and
paddler proven to handle water anywhere it moves.
A lot has changed over the years but true to the
very beginning, one thing remains the same. Our
kayaks still run on excitement.
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contents
3 Kayak Anatomy: Recreational/Touring
4 Kayak Anatomy: Whitewater
5 Safety
6 Outfitting: Seat
7 Outfitting: Thighbraces/Backrest
8 Outfitting: Foot Braces
9 Outfitting: Stowing Your Gear
10 Outfitting: Skegs
11 Storage/Transport
12 Care/Maintenance
13 Accessories
14 Limited Warranty
15 Service & Support
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KayaK anatomy: recreational/touring
FEATURES IN DETAIL
BOW: The front of the kayak.
STERN: 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.
COCKPIT: The area where you sit.
FOOT BRACE: Adjustable pedals to brace your foot against.
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.
RETRACTABLE SKEG: A blade at the stern of the kayak
which can be lowered to help the boat to track.
CARRY HANDLE: Padded plastic handles at both ends of
the boat used to carry and secure the boat.
COMPASS RECESS: Some touring kayaks feature a
position for a deck-mounted compass.
HATCHES: Rubber covers allow access to the sealed
compartments below deck. Provides dry storage as
well as secure buoyancy.
BUNGEE DECK RIGGING: Useful pattern of elasticised
rope on the deck of the kayak, used to store
additional items.
SAFETY PERIMETER LINES: Used for rescue; reflective for
better visability.
* Your model features may differ from diagram.
Stern Stern Hatch
Security Bar
Seat & Seatback
Cockpit
Thighbraces
Deck Bungee
Deck Rigging
Bow Hatch
Compass Recess Bow
Carry Handle
Chine
Hull Foot Brace Bolts
Cockpit Coaming
Sidewall
Rail
Retractable
Skeg
Safety
Perimeter Line
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KayaK anatomy: WhiteWater
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 coaming.
FOOTBRACE/ ADJUSTABLE BULKHEAD: Adjustable foam
pads or bulkhead plates used to brace your feet
against.
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 adjustable
backband to provide lumbar support.
SECURITY BAR: A bar fixed to the kayak which can be
used to lock your kayak to prevent theft.
GRAB HANDLE: Handles at both ends used to carry
the kayak and rescue.
DRAIN PLUG: Plastic plug that screws into a threaded
insert at the stern - Used to easily empty water that
has accumulated in the kayak.
Security BarGrab HandleStern/Tail
Backband Seat Thighbrace Backband AdjusterCockpit
Cockpit Coaming
Deck
Grab Handle Bow/Nose
Foot Brace Bolts
Chine
Sidewall
Hull
Rail
Drain Plug
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safety
Any person using kayaks built and/or sold by Dagger is
personally responsible for determining that their
abilities are equal or superior to the conditions
encountered and exercising proper judgment in choice
of where and when to paddle.
Any person using Dagger kayaks assumes all risks and
takes complete responsibility for any and all
damages, or injuries, including death, which may
result from use of or participation in Dagger kayaks.
Consult your physician prior to beginning your
paddlesport training.
don’t:
• Never exceed your ability and assess how far and
how long you can paddle or swim.
• Never paddle alone.
• Never consume alcohol, drugs, or any other
substance that may affect your coordination,
judgment, or ability when paddling.
• Never paddle in flood conditions.
• Never allow minors to use the boat without adult
supervision.
• Avoid bracing yourself in the kayak in such a way that
you have to release any outfitting to escape.
• Do not impair entry or exit access to the kayak when
installing additional outfitting.
do:
• Wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation
device (PFD).
• Wear a helmet when paddling whitewater or in
the ocean.
• Get paddlesports instruction from a licensed or
certified instructor.
• Dress appropriately for weather conditions; cold
water and/or weather can result in hypothermia.
• Check your equipment prior to each use for signs
of wear or failure.
• Scout unfamiliar waters. If necessary, paddle to
shore and carry your boat past uncertain areas.
• Stay aware of appropriate river water levels, tidal
changes, dangerous currents, and weather changes.
• Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for use
and outfitting of your kayak.
• Leave your paddling location and agenda with
someone at home before departing.
• Obtain certified first aid and rescue training and
carry first aid and rescue equipment.
• Always use supplemental flotation.
Warning:
Kayaking can be hazardous with potential risk of
serious injury and even death.
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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.
For more step-by-step instructions,
visit Dagger.com
ADJUSTING THE SEAT: WHITEWATER KAYAK
PFS 2.0 SEATING
(AXIOM, AGENT, MAMBA)
1 To adjust the seat, unscrew and remove the yellow
plastic thumb nuts from front and back bottom of
the seat. Lift seat off remaining bolts.
2 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.
PFS 2.0 CREEKER SEATING
(MAMBA CREEKER, NOMAD, THE GREEN BOAT)
1 Fully unscrew the bolt that connects the front of the
seat to the center pillar.
2 Loosen (but do not completely unscrew) the bolts on
the sides of the cockpit that connect the seat the boat.
3 Before moving the seat, knock the bolts back down
flush with the boat firmly. Move the seat to the
desired location, keeping in mind to line the front
of the seat up with the pre-existing recessed nuts.
Re-tighten all loose bolts and screws into place to
secure seat.
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.
outfitting: seat
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OUTFITTING: THIGHBRACES / BACKREST
THIGH BRACE ADJUSTMENT
Some Dagger kayaks are outfitted with
adjustable thigh braces. Thigh braces hold your
knees against the inside of the kayak increasing
your control over the boat’s pitch and roll.
1 Loosen the bolts holding the thigh braces to the kayak
using a philips head screwdriver. You need to
completely remove the front bolt only.
2 Move each thigh brace forwards or backwards until
comfortable and re-tighten the retaining bolts.
BACKREST ADJUSTMENT
Most Dagger kayaks have adjustable back
rests to ensure the best fit and provide lumbar
support. The backrest should be adjusted
enough that you feel secure while remaining
comfortable. Do not overtighten as this could
impair your exit or cause back injury.
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE BACKREST
The height of the seatback 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.
BACKBAND
Use the sliders on the back of the backband
to adjust the tension further up or backwards.
Whitewater backbands featuring ratchets on
the thighbraces can be used for fine-tuning the
adjustment while sitting inside the kayak.
Backrest
Backband
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OUTFITTING: FOOT BRACES
FOAM FOOT BRACES
Dagger playboats are fitted with foam foot
braces. These are lightweight, simple and allow
you to get a custom fit while maximizing foot
room. Always outfit your boat wearing the gear
you’ll wear on the water.
Use these instructions to help understand
your kayak and its different parts. Not all
kayaks will feature all outfitting shown.
We recommend adding additional foam
padding to bulkhead footrests for comfort
and shock absorption.
For further instruction, visit Dagger.com
BULKHEAD FOOT BRACES
Bulkhead footbraces help to distribute the force
of a frontal impact and are fitted in some of our
whitewater kayaks. To adjust the footbrace:
1 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 footbrace to be
comfortably tight without hindering your exit from
the cockpit.
2 All bulkheads are also adjustable for width and
height. You should adjust them to the maximum area
as allowed by the internal dimensions of the kayak.
Bulkhead footbraces come with foam blocks for
custom fit and safety. Step-by-step instructions
available at Dagger.com
Unscrew and
remove plastic
thumb nuts,
adjust runners
and replace
1
2
SLIDELOCK FOOT BRACES
First, sit in an upright position to begin adjusting
the footpegs. There is a black plastic rod
extending from the footpeg to your knee that
adjusts the position. Lift the rod slightly to
release the peg and then either slide the peg
forward or back to find the correct position.
Releasing the rod will lock it in place. With just a
slight amount of foot pressure the peg should be
snug against your foot.
Lift
Push & Pull
KEEPERS FOOTBRACES:
The adjustment lever is located on the backside of
the footpedal. To adjust, squeeze the lever and slide
the footpeg to the desired location. Release the lever
to lock it in place.
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OUTFITTING: STOWING YOUR GEAR
STOWING DECK RIGGING
There is stowage space behind the seat and in
front of the footbraces in many Dagger kayaks.
To stow gear in other areas of a Dagger touring/
recreational kayak, simply open one of the
hatches and slide it in.
Heavier items should be placed towards the
bottom and center of the kayak and lighter
equipment on top and to the ends.
If gear is stowed in the main cockpit area, ensure
that there are no loose items impeding your exit
from the kayak. It is also a good idea to place
your items in a waterproof bag and tie it in to
prevent loss in the event of a capsize.
Dagger kayaks with hatches have interior foam
walls or bulkheads that create waterproof
compartments for gear storage and buoyancy. It
is still a good idea to store items in a drybag in
the chance leakage may occur.
Dagger recreation/touring kayaks feature deck
rigging for stowing useful items: A spare take-
apart paddle, bilge pump, dry bag, first aid kit, etc.
Valuable items should be tied to the rigging to
prevent loss. Check the security of stashed gear
periodically and remember that heavy items
attached to the deck of the kayak can reduce
the stability of the craft.
Touring kayaks feature perimeter safety lines
which, in addition to rigging, can be used for
rescues and are reflective for increased visibility.
Full deck rigging
and perimeter lines
Rigging only
Touring-Style deck rigging
Basic deck rigging
Ensure that all
hatch covers are
fitted properly
before taking to
the water
Hatches not available in all models
Load heavier
gear first Put lighter
gear on top Bulkhead Bulkhead
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OUTFITTING: SKEGS
RETRACTABLE SKEG
Some Dagger kayaks have a retractable skeg to
help aid in boat control in certain wind and sea
conditions. The deployment of the skeg helps
balance the boat to the specific conditions by
adding more tracking at the stern of the boat.
Experiment with different skeg positions to find
the best balance point.
RETRACTABLE SKEG OPERATION
1 Cable skeg- Find the skeg slider box on the right side
of the cockpit. Push the slider back to deploy and
forward to uphaul the skeg blade. Be careful not to
force the slider as small rocks or debris may jam the
skeg blade causing the cable to kink. If this is the case
clean out the skeg box with a thin blade or screwdriver.
2 Rope skeg- Find the lanyard on the right side of the
deck just behind the cockpit. Lift and release the ball
out of the cleat to drop the skeg down. Gravity and
the weight of the skeg blade allows it to deploy. Pull
the ball forward to raise the skeg and re-cleat after
adjustment is made.
1 2
Skeg system design may vary from image above
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