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WHITEWATER TOURING | RECREATIONAL KAYAKS OWNER’S MANUAL 2010_DG_Owners_Manual.indd 1 4/26/10 9:31 AM Welcome to the family be a part of the community! As a Dagger kayak owner, you’re in good company As a Dagger owner, you’ve joined the ranks with some of the world’s most passionate and of one of the largest and most active groups well-known paddlers. Dagger’s reputation is for of paddlers on the planet. Get the most out being at the cutting-edge of performance, of your experience by connecting with them comfort, and value. Your Dagger kayak will provide using our online communities. years of adventure wherever you want to go; and Visit Dagger.com or Teamdagger.com to to places you haven’t yet thought of going. connect with fans, owners, and Dagger Pro Staff. Back in 1988, four buddies created the first of what would become the industry standard in contents paddlesports. Today, every Dagger kayak is built 3 Kayak Anatomy: Recreational/Touring with over two decades of the latest material and design innovations. They’ve been team tested and 4 Kayak Anatomy: Whitewater paddler proven to handle water anywhere it moves. 5 Safety A lot has changed over the years but true to the 6 Outfitting: Seat very beginning, one thing remains the same. Our 7 Outfitting: Thighbraces/Backrest kayaks still run on excitement. 8 Outfitting: Foot Braces Thanks for choosing Dagger. 9 Outfitting: Stowing Your Gear 10 Outfitting: Skegs 11 Storage/Transport 12 Care/Maintenance 13 Accessories 14 Limited Warranty 15 Service & Support This owner’s manual and additional resources are available at www.dagger.com. 2010_DG_Owners_Manual.indd 2 4/26/10 9:31 AM KayaK anatomy: recreational/touring Stern Stern Hatch Seat & Seatback Security Bar Thighbraces Cockpit Deck Bungee Deck Rigging Bow Hatch Carry Handle Compass Recess Retractable Bow Skeg Rail Sidewall Cockpit Coaming Safety Hull Perimeter Line Foot Brace Bolts Chine FEATURES IN DETAIL BOW: The front of the kayak. SEAT & SEATBACK: The seat includes an integral seatback BUNGEE DECK RIGGING: Useful pattern of elasticised STERN: The back of the kayak. or adjustable backband to provide lumbar support. rope on the deck of the kayak, used to store DECK: The top of the kayak. RETRACTABLE SKEG: A blade at the stern of the kayak additional items. HULL: The bottom of the kayak. which can be lowered to help the boat to track. SAFETY PERIMETER LINES: Used for rescue; reflective for SIDEWALL: The side of the kayak. CARRY HANDLE: Padded plastic handles at both ends of better visability. CHINE: The edge where the hull meets the sidewall. the boat used to carry and secure the boat. COCKPIT: The area where you sit. COMPASS RECESS: Some touring kayaks feature a FOOT BRACE: Adjustable pedals to brace your foot against. position for a deck-mounted compass. * Your model features may differ from diagram. THIGHBRACES: Shaped, padded braces under which HATCHES: Rubber covers allow access to the sealed your thighs and knees are placed to help control the compartments below deck. Provides dry storage as roll of the kayak. well as secure buoyancy. 3 2010_DG_Owners_Manual.indd 3 4/26/10 9:31 AM KayaK anatomy: WhiteWater Stern/Tail Grab Handle Security Bar Backband Seat Thighbrace Cockpit Backband Adjuster Cockpit Coaming Drain Plug Deck Grab Handle Bow/Nose Rail Hull Sidewall Chine Foot Brace Bolts FEATURES IN DETAIL BOW / NOSE: The front of the kayak. COCKPIT: The area where you sit - surrounded by the SECURITY BAR: A bar fixed to the kayak which can be STERN / TAIL: The back of the kayak. cockpit coaming. used to lock your kayak to prevent theft. DECK: The top of the kayak above the waterline. FOOTBRACE/ ADJUSTABLE BULKHEAD: Adjustable foam GRAB HANDLE: Handles at both ends used to carry HULL: The bottom of the kayak below the waterline. pads or bulkhead plates used to brace your feet the kayak and rescue. SIDEWALL: The side of the kayak. against. DRAIN PLUG: Plastic plug that screws into a threaded CHINE: The edge where the hull meets the sidewall - THIGHBRACES: Shaped, padded braces under which insert at the stern - Used to easily empty water that Below the waterline. your thighs and knees are placed to help control the has accumulated in the kayak. RAIL: The edge where the sidewall meets the deck - roll of the kayak. Above the waterline. SEAT & SEATBACK: The seat includes an adjustable backband to provide lumbar support. 4 2010_DG_Owners_Manual.indd 4 4/26/10 9:31 AM safety do: don’t: Any person using kayaks built and/or sold by Dagger is • Wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation • Never exceed your ability and assess how far and personally responsible for determining that their device (PFD). how long you can paddle or swim. abilities are equal or superior to the conditions encountered and exercising proper judgment in choice • Wear a helmet when paddling whitewater or in • Never paddle alone. the ocean. of where and when to paddle. • Never consume alcohol, drugs, or any other Any person using Dagger kayaks assumes all risks and • Get paddlesports instruction from a licensed or substance that may affect your coordination, takes complete responsibility for any and all certified instructor. judgment, or ability when paddling. damages, or injuries, including death, which may • Dress appropriately for weather conditions; cold • Never paddle in flood conditions. result from use of or participation in Dagger kayaks. water and/or weather can result in hypothermia. • Never allow minors to use the boat without adult Consult your physician prior to beginning your • Check your equipment prior to each use for signs supervision. paddlesport training. of wear or failure. • Avoid bracing yourself in the kayak in such a way that • Scout unfamiliar waters. If necessary, paddle to you have to release any outfitting to escape. shore and carry your boat past uncertain areas. • Do not impair entry or exit access to the kayak when • Stay aware of appropriate river water levels, tidal installing additional outfitting. changes, dangerous currents, and weather changes. • Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for use and outfitting of your kayak. • Leave your paddling location and agenda with Warning: someone at home before departing. Kayaking can be hazardous with potential risk of • Obtain certified first aid and rescue training and serious injury and even death. carry first aid and rescue equipment. • Always use supplemental flotation. 5 2010_DG_Owners_Manual.indd 5 4/26/10 9:32 AM outfitting: seat Most Dagger kayak seats are designed for use ADJUSTING THE SEAT: WHITEWATER KAYAK by the majority of people without any adjustment. However, our seats are easily adjustable to PFS 2.0 SEATING PFS 2.0 CREEKER SEATING ensure maximum performance. (AXIOM, AGENT, MAMBA) (MAMBA CREEKER, NOMAD, THE GREEN BOAT) Try paddling the boat with the seat in a neutral 1 To adjust the seat, unscrew and remove the yellow 1 Fully unscrew the bolt that connects the front of the position before moving it to any degree. plastic thumb nuts from front and back bottom of seat to the center pillar. For more step-by-step instructions, the seat. Lift seat off remaining bolts. visit Dagger.com 2 Loosen (but do not completely unscrew) the bolts on 2 Move the seat forward or backward as desired, and the sides of the cockpit that connect the seat the boat. test the fit by sitting in the kayak on the water. When 3 Before moving the seat, knock the bolts back down One of the most important considerations in the correct position is attained, replace and fully flush with the boat firmly. Move the seat to the using your kayak is the way it feels to you – tighten the thumb nuts. how comfortably it fits and how easy it is to desired location, keeping in mind to line the front get in and out of. of the seat up with the pre-existing recessed nuts. Re-tighten all loose bolts and screws into place to secure seat. 6 2010_DG_Owners_Manual.indd 6 4/26/10 9:32 AM OUTFITTING: THIGHBRACES / BACKREST THIGH BRACE ADJUSTMENT BACKREST ADJUSTMENT Some Dagger kayaks are outfitted with Most Dagger kayaks have adjustable back adjustable thigh braces. Thigh braces hold your rests to ensure the best fit and provide lumbar knees against the inside of the kayak increasing support. The backrest should be adjusted your control over the boat’s pitch and roll. enough that you feel secure while remaining comfortable. Do not overtighten as this could 1 Loosen the bolts holding the thigh braces to the kayak impair your exit or cause back injury. using a philips head screwdriver. You need to completely remove the front bolt only. HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE BACKREST 2 Move each thigh brace forwards or backwards until The height of the seatback can be raised or comfortable and re-tighten the retaining bolts. 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 Backrest 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. Backband 7 2010_DG_Owners_Manual.indd 7 4/26/10 9:32 AM OUTFITTING: FOOT BRACES FOAM FOOT BRACES BULKHEAD FOOT BRACES SLIDELOCK FOOT BRACES Dagger playboats are fitted with foam foot Bulkhead footbraces help to distribute the force First, sit in an upright position to begin adjusting braces. These are lightweight, simple and allow of a frontal impact and are fitted in some of our the footpegs. There is a black plastic rod you to get a custom fit while maximizing foot whitewater kayaks.