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Summary of Contents for Dagger Recreational
- Page 1 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
UROPE E PART OF THE OMMUNITY You are in good company. Over the years Dagger From the mountains to the sea, Dagger paddlers has crafted a reputation for being at the cutting are relentless in the pursuit of adventure and play. -
Page 4: Kayak Key Features: Recreational/Touring
AYAK EATURES: ECREATIONAL OURING Rudder (some models) Seat & seatback Stern Backband adjuster Large hatch Security bar Thighbraces Cockpit Deck Deck rigging Small hatch Grab handle Compass Skeg Rail (some models) Sidewall Skeg/rudder lanyard Hull Foot brace bolts Deck lines, bow and stern Chine FEATURES IN DETAIL BOW/NOSE: The front of the kayak. -
Page 5: Kayak Key Features: Whitewater
AYAK EATURES: HITEWATER Security bar Stern/Tail Grab handle Backband adjuster Backband Seat Thighbrace Cockpit Deck Drain plug Grab handle Bow/Nose Rail Hull Sidewall Chine Footbrace bolts FEATURES IN DETAIL BOW/NOSE: The front of the kayak. COCKPIT: The area where you sit – surrounded by the SECURITY BAR: A fixed bar which can be used to lock STERN/TAIL: The back of the kayak. - Page 6 UTFITTING: Most Dagger kayak seats are designed for use One of the most important considerations in by the majority of people without any adjustment. using your kayak is the way it feels to you – However, our seats are easily adjustable to ensure how comfortably it fits and how easy it is maximum performance.
- Page 7 UTFITTING: HIP PAD ADJUSTMENT CREEK SEAT ADJUSTMENT PLAY SEAT ADJUSTMENT For ultimate strength some Dagger whitewater For lightweight connection some Dagger For increase your contact with the boat, the boats are fitted with the creek seat. whitewater boats are fitted with the play seat.
- Page 8 HIGHBRACES ACKREST Thigh brace set screws THIGH BRACE ADJUSTMENT Some Dagger kayaks are outfitted with adjustable thigh braces, which help to hold your knees against the inside of the kayak. Climb into the cockpit and get comfortable. Thigh brace adjustment screws Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove both thigh brace set screws.
- Page 9 UTFITTING: OOTBRACES Foam shims 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.
- Page 10 UTFITTING: OOTBRACES 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: Unscrew and remove the retaining thumb nuts and move the aluminium runners backwards or forwards until correct fit is achieved.
- Page 11 It is also a good idea to fitted properly before taking to gear in other areas of a Dagger touring/recreational place your items in a waterproof bag and tie the water kayak, simply open one of the hatches and it in to prevent loss in the event of a capsize.
- Page 12 UTFITTING: UDDERS RUDDER OPERATION Some Dagger touring kayaks have a rudder Sit in the kayak and check the footbrace pedal fitted. Rudders are operated by the foot positions. The pedals should be adjusted to brace pedals which slide forward and back, fit the length of your legs and equal distances controlling the angle of the rudder.
- Page 13 UTFITTING: KEGS DROP SKEG Some Dagger Europe kayaks are fitted with a skeg. A skeg acts like a surfboard fin in the water and helps to keep you tracking in a straight line if you are fighting wind or current. By deploying...
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Page 14: Care & Maintenance
If this happens, first contact Dagger Europe high, focused heat could cause damage. Continual exposure to abrasion can roughen or your local Dagger dealer to determine if the the hull surface. Scratching is often cosmetic or When the hull is pliable enough, it can be damage falls under the boat’s warranty (see... - Page 15 TORAGE RANSPORT STORING YOUR KAYAK Boats made from polyethylene plastic are strong, rigid and highly impact resistant, but due to the nature of plastic in general, it is important to store your boat properly. It is always best to store your kayak indoors, out of direct sunlight and protected from inclement weather.
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Page 16: Additional Equipment
DDITIONAL QUIPMENT ESSENTIALS CHECKLIST: PADDLE AIRBAGS OUTERWEAR Paddles vary from 180cm to about Using airbags in your kayak keeps The correct choice of clothing 230cm. Given variations in pad- some of the water out of the boat is a major consideration when kayaking. -
Page 17: Your Safety
Dress accordingly for the weather. challenging and rewarding sport, it presents such a way that you have to release any a risk of serious injury. Any person using Dagger • Get first aid and rescue training and carry outfitting to escape. -
Page 18: Warranty
This limited warranty is only valid with the purchase LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS All Dagger Europe kayaks are fully covered of a Dagger kayak from a Dagger authorised dealer. This limited warranty does not apply to: This warranty is non-transferable. by a 3-year warranty and all materials and workmanship are guaranteed. - Page 19 9 a.m to 5 p.m. have this written on the inside of the cockpit rim. Dagger Europe Kenn Business Park SERVICE AND SUPPORT Kenn Road If you have a problem with your kayak that you...
- Page 20 Dagger Europe Kenn Business Park Clevedon North Somerset BS21 6TH © 2013 Dagger Europe www.daggereurope.com DUP0531...
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