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Testing,
Dagger Roam
sit-on-top kayak
www.dagger.com
By Richard M. Harpham
Available in two sizes at 9.5 and 11.5,
the Dagger Roam is Dagger’s new siton-top, which is designed for both flat
water and easy going white water.
The Roam is a fantastic sit on top with high
quality fittings and a responsive design, it is at
home on flat water or surfing on the sea. The
mix of strong secondary stability coupled with
great handling makes the Dagger Roam a
brilliant boat that can be surfed, edged and
paddled hard.
It includes plenty of practical features for day
trips and micro adventures with a main forward
hatch with room for dry bags and camping kit
and a smaller rear hatch. There is a small drop
skeg allowing the boat to track better in windy
conditions. The seat system is adjustable with
side straps and a comfortable foam seat and
paddlers can increase their connectivity in
moving water with thigh straps.
Behind the seat is a net bag system allowing
further space to stash luggage and kit. All of the
fittings are well thought out with carrying
handling with elastic shock cords and side
mounted handles balanced for easy lifting. The
foot rest system is fully adjustable allowing you
to ensure a comfortable paddling position. The
Updated hatch design
for improved seal and
dry storage
Contour surround seat
system with leg lifter
and side bolsters
New thigh strips for Multiple storage options
improved ergonomic
with rubber hatch and
comfort and durability
attachment points
hull also has drain holes located in the leg
channels that can be plugged with foam bungs if
desired.
The Dagger Roam represents a new generation
in high performance sit on tops offering a great
blend of manoeuvrability, speed over the water
and quality fittings to allow paddlers to explore
on rivers and lakes and also enjoy playing on
moving water.