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Pyranha ReactR Prototype

Pyranha have a new prototype. This new half slice is the ReactR. It’s due for release in April 2024.

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Waka Kayaks – Stoke

Waka Kayaks – Stoke

The Stoke is our attempt to combine and integrate our favorite parts of Waka’s already classic and beloved designs. We took the majority of the DNA from the Steeze, as you can see in the Bow (Almost the exact shape and design), slightly tapered the width, and added a nimble and low profile OG-style stern to the mix. What we created is somewhat of a hybrid cross between true steep creeker and big half slice style river runner. The Stoke is very easy and intuitive to paddle, more dynamic than any of our other creek boats, and a boat that you just have to try to understand.

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The Waka Kayaks – Stoke is designed as a creeker/river racer. Designed by Kenny Mutton the Toke is longer but narrower than the OG, and wider/more buoyant than the Billy Goat.

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Dagger Contour Ergo Engage Thigh Brace System

Dagger have updated the Contour Ergo outfitting system with the new Engage Thigh Brace.

Dagger Contour Ergo Engage Thigh Brace System

Dagger is thrilled to announce the launch of our all new Contour Ergo Engage Thigh Brace System. Contour Ergo Engage is a modern update to Dagger’s best-in-class Contour Ergo outfitting system. Durable injection molded thigh braces create a more secure interface for performance paddling. Use the “Less” aggressive inner thigh hook for a relaxed fit, or install the included “More” aggressive inner thigh hook for precise control and superior connectivity. Rotate the angle of your inner thigh hook and adjust the supportive outer hook to create individual fit and ultimate engagement with your Dagger kayak.

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Prijon Beast

Prijon Beast
Prijon Beast

The Beast is Prijon’s brand new high-volume and new-generation creeker. The Beast features a lot of rocker in the bow and a stern with an optimised current stall.

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New Dagger Prototype December 2023

A new Dagger Prototype has been spotted a few times over the last few months.

Dagger Prototype December 2023

However this is one of the better social media posts showing quite a bit of detail.

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The Snail

Leif Anderson talked us through his latest playboat design – The Snail.

The Snail

Here’s a very slapdash description of the design process for my homemade surf kayak, the Snail. Now you can appreciate the splendor of this masterwork while listening to the soothing tones of me saying whatever random stuff I happened to think of while I had the camera set up.

Leif Anderson
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Spade Kayaks – The Full House

The new Full House from Spade Kayaks will be available in 2024.

Spade Kayaks – The Full House

284cm in length and 70cm wide the Full House is designed for big and steep rivers.

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Soul SuperSkipper and SuperSkip RR

A more in depth walk through of the SuperSkipper and SuperSkip RR, so you have a better understanding of how these boats are used together. Check it out.

Jackson Kayak Flow Complete Walkthrough

Dane Jackson gives a complete bow-to-stern walk-thru of the new Jackson Kayak Flow. The Jackson Kayak Flow was designed with the goal of modernizing the River Running Creek Boat for all skill levels.

After the success of the Gnarvana the core design team implemented some of their most loved features into a shorter lighter package while preserving the true nature of a River Runner. The perfect combination of confidence where you need it, and sportiness when you want it.

Jackson Kayak Flow

Jackson have a new boat out, the Jackson Kayak Flow.

The Jackson Kayak Flow is a river running creek boat that is designed to take your paddling to the next level. The perfect combination of confidence where you need it, and sportiness when you want it. Whether you are just starting out or pushing the boundaries with Class V, this boat will take care of you with a shorter, lighter, sporty ride! Want a modern creek boat rocker profile without all the weight and volume? The Flow is just what the doctor ordered. It has a full-on creek boat hull with a slimmed-down deck and shorter length for a lighter, nimble, easy-to-turn, easy-to-boof, easy-to-carry experience with maximum maneuverability.

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Features:

  • Full planing hull
  • Super high-rockered design–both bow and stern
  • Lots of legroom for all-day comfort
  • Forgiving sidewall and deck shape for a forgiving, confidence-inspiring ride
  • Sleeker, shorter, lighter, and lower volume than a full-on creek boat
  • Jackson Kayak’s Bees Knees Thigh Hook System (Patented) for increased contact and control in the thigh brace area. 
  • Jackson Kayak’s Uni-Shock Bulkhead System (Patented) – the highest shock absorbing system on the market.
  • Jackson Kayak’s Sure-Lock Backband System (Patented) – the lightest, most user-friendly system that can be adjusted anywhere
  • Jackson Kayak’s Warranty Program

Specification:

Length 8ft 5″
Width 26.75″
Volume 77 Gal (US)
Paddler weight Range 120 – 200 lbs

Dagger Code Vs Mamba

The Mamba has been around since 2005 with a major revamp in 2012. The Code is Dagger’s newest kayak and has been designed to take the place of the Mamba in the line up.

Dagger Code
Dagger Mamba

In following table I have listed the three main sizes of the kayaks and matched although some of the dimensions of a say a middle of the size range Mamba could also be easily compared against the smallest Code.

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Spade Kayaks – Barracuda

The new Barracuda from Spade Kayaks is 274cm long with a width of 6cm and a volume of 217 litres. The half-slice boat is designed to be fast.

Spade Kayaks - Barracuda
Spade Kayaks – Barracuda
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