Gear Review: Dagger Nomad Large Whitewater Kayak
Value Rating: 10
Durability Rating: 10
Overall Rating: 10
Location of Test: The Brown Stouts of the Northwest
Duration: 1 month
Product Name: Nomad Large
Product Brand: Dagger
Best Use: Creek Boating
Sizes Available/ Specs: Small, Medium, and Large
The Full Review
This boat is a lot of fun! It is a nice mix of speed and stability. I took this boat on some pushy rivers like the Wind and on local steep creeks like Hagen and Canyon Creek and had a blast on all of them. I also took it to the roll class for students to try out and it was really easy for beginners to get it rolling.
The Good:
-Fits larger boaters
-Fast
-Stable
-Catches Eddies like a boss
-Easy to outfit
-Durable
-Great for multi-day trips
The Bad:
Leaks-If you duct tape around the bolts and the webbing on the cockpit you can decrease the leaking significantly.
The Bottom Line:
I really enjoyed this boat and highly recommend people to try it. So go to your local awesome paddle shop like Next Adventure and give one a try.
The Full Review
This boat is a lot of fun! It is a nice mix of speed and stability. I took this boat on some pushy rivers like the Wind and on local steep creeks like Hagen and Canyon Creek and had a blast on all of them. I also took it to the roll class for students to try out and it was really easy for beginners to get it rolling.
The Good:
-Fits larger boaters
-Fast
-Stable
-Catches Eddies like a boss
-Easy to outfit
-Durable
-Great for multi-day trips
The Bad:
Leaks-If you duct tape around the bolts and the webbing on the cockpit you can decrease the leaking significantly.
The Bottom Line:
I really enjoyed this boat and highly recommend people to try it. So go to your local awesome paddle shop like Next Adventure and give one a try.