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Dagger: GT
specs:
| length
| width
| vol.
| weight
| cockpit
| capacity
| material
| 1st yr
| last yr:
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| 7 ft 10
| 24.00 in
| n/a
| 38.00 lbs
| n/a
| 80 to 180 lbs
| n/a
| 2002
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Main use: redesigned RPM series, river runner
Dagger's take:
The GT and GTX make huge impact in the river-running arena. These kayaks foster a high degree of technical river-running performance and control. With updated planing hull designs, the GT and GTX have the feel of finely-tuned playboats but they also have the volume and speed for confident moves on bigger water. The manufacturer suggested retail price is $999.99 USD"
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Previously posted reviews:
Pat Parent
(enjoys mostly river running and rates this boat 9 /10) |
| pros: | I padle this boat because i love exploring new river
this boat forgive like a creeker end it is faster, but if you want play this is not a Free Running Boat and you can creek as wheel whit it |
| cons: | this boat is one of the boat i can roll whitout a padle
realy easy to rool and one of the best boat for a beginer
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| other: | Is it jutse a copie of the Necky Gliss ,,, more ligh |
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Errin Evans
(enjoys mostly river running and rates this boat 9 /10) |
| pros: | Good hull speed |
| cons: | no playing ability |
| other: | You get the great responsiveness from the flat hull, but keep the speed. |
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Randy Pracht
(enjoys mostly river running and rates this boat 9 /10) |
| pros: | This is a very comfy boat to learn with. Last year was my first year in a Kayak and I am definatley hooked. This boat is very forgeving to a new paddeler it rolls easily and handels very well. It's fun to surf and spin if you are looking for that first boat I would definatly give this boat a try I was not dissapointed. The air core hip pads are great the bulkhead footrest is very comfy. I am 6' and wieght 198 and I can paddle all day without having to get out Except for the occasional swim, some rivers just can't be enjoyed from inside a boat. It carves very well and ferrying is a breeze It has lots of volume so it resurfaces very quickly. For running down the river it is a hard boat to beat. |
| cons: | I did have a problem with the valve in the inflater bulb, it was the valve that keeps the air from escaping this was fixed with a little super glue and I have not had a problem since then. The rest of the outfitting has been just great. If you think you would like something a little more playful this may not be the boat you want but it is a great first boat. |
| other: | no comment |
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Bob
(enjoys mostly river running and rates this boat 9 /10) |
| pros: | Great learning boat. Very forgiving. Plenty of seat adjustments to get you fitted nicely. |
| cons: | Because of being very forgiving, hard to get a seat-of-the pants feel for what the boat wants to do. If seat too far back, stern chimes have a tendency to grab unexpectably sometimes. |
| other: | Good looking boat |
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Duncan Annetts
(enjoys mostly river running and rates this boat 9 /10) |
| pros: | 1) Fast for it's length.
2) Flat planing hull for surfing (if you like that).
3) Easy edging on subtly defined angled sides.
4) Easy to roll.
5) Very manoeuvrable.
6) Nice straight tracking for all that manoeuvrability.
7) Best of about 10 boats I tried as a learner. I was half way through a 3* course, with four months paddling under my belt and it made all the strokes that much easier. |
| cons: | 1) Not a playboat, but fine messing about in stoppers etc.
Not 'cons' but something to check for :-
1) Those with longer legs than me (31"), will have to have the seat quite far back. A perfect balance for me in my GT would be to have the seat a single notch further forward. Alternatively, a footplate that goes further down. Footplates vary though, so this may not be an issue. Basically, those with long legs should have someone observe their trim when on the water.
2) Despite the weight range indicated, I wouldn't pick this boat if you are over 65kg. Once I have all my kit on and a drybag and drink bottle in the boat, I start to notice it and I'm 63kg (which is practically the middle of the stated weight range). |
| other: | When buying my first boat, I tested a few and got an idea for what style I wanted. I personally like flat hulled kayaks and was looking for a white water, river runner that was for the lighter paddler. Of the boats I tried, the Perception Method Air was good and the Pyranha i3 felt great. However, I was advised that the i3 was probably not a first boat option as it has lots of sharp defined edges and water-catching duck's bill and split tail were for the more experienced paddlers. Since the Method Air just wasn't quite right, I looked a bit further but would still recommend that boat for beginners who want loads of boyancy. So, after a lot of research, I worked out exactly what I wanted regarding speed, stability/forgiveness, bouyancy etc and the sites all pointed out the Dagger GT. |
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