Gear Review
Dagger Specter 15.5 Airalite Kayak w/Rudder
Believe the hype
By Todd Cox
May 27, 2004
I've been lusting after this kayak for a while now, and finally got to try it out. It was everything I had hoped for. It's an absolute rocket. Once up to speed you can maintain speed with only relaxed strokes, and if you go to a balls-out high angle stroke it takes off like a missile. It's reasonably stable, and the length is about right in that it gives you enough boat to cook with but it turns pretty well (unlike the 17 footers, which turn like aircraft carriers.)
I sort of wish it was just a little edgier, since when you tilt it and dunk a rail, it does turn, but not as naturally or smooth as I'd like it to. Still, making it behave edgier would probably compromise something else, and just wouldn't be worth it. This is an absolutely fantastic, sexy boat.
View Details: Dagger Specter 15.5 Airalite Kayak w/Rudder
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Tech Specs:
- Hull Material:
- Airalite composite
- Length:
- 15' 3"
- Width:
- 24.75"
- Weight:
- 55 lb
- Cockpit:
- 34" x 19"
- Storage Volume:
- 2100 cu in (bow), 6550 cu in (stern)
- Maximum Load:
- 320 lb
- Hatch Type:
- Hard plastic
- Skeg:
- yes
- Rudder:
- yes
- Recommended Use:
- Day or weekend touring
- Paddler Skill:
- Beginner to advanced
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
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