Most Agile Kayak Yet
The shorter your kayak, the smoother your ride.
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Photographs by John B. Carnett
Dagger UFO (top)
Length: 5 ft 9 in
Width: 25 in
Weight: 25 pounds
The shorter your kayak, the smoother your ride. Dagger’s new UFO, at slightly less than 6 feet long, is the shortest you can buy. Its hourglass deck scoops up and unloads water, lifting the boat and putting big-air moves like end-over-end flips into the repertoire of rookies. Plus, at an unheard-of 25 pounds, it’s easy to transport. Available in August for $1,175.
Rapid Shrinkage Through the Years (left, bottom)
1. 1973: The River Chaser
Length: 13 ft 2 in
Width: 23.6 in
Weight: 30 pounds
2. 1982: Perception Dancer
Length: 11 ft 7 in
Width: 24 in
Weight: 34 pounds
3. 1991: Dagger crossfire
Length: 11 ft
Width: 23.75 in
Weight: 39 pounds
4. 1993: Prijon Hurricane
Length: 10 ft 2 in
Width: 25.5 in
Weight: 37 pounds
5. 1998: Wave Sport X
Length: 8 ft
Width: 24.75 in
Weight: 39 pounds