Dagger Katana 9.7 Kayak

Even river newbies will be able to get comfortable and experience success in a Dagger Katana, and this crossover kayak may even lead to progressively harder and longer river trips. This southeastern company created the Katana with balance and stability as the priorities, while not letting speed and maneuverability fall by the wayside. It’s a perfect learning kayak, designed for initial stability, with beveled sidewalls lending what we call secondary stability as you gain confidence and start to dig in more with those paddle strokes. A concave stern deck sheds water off the back, further adding to the forgiving nature of this boat in all types of water. It has a roomy cockpit that beginners love, and it even has watertight hatches for gear storage. Lastly, ideal for your paddle down the lazy French Broad, there’s an optional drop skeg that will greatly improve your ability to track, or hold a straight line, as you paddle toward your imminent imbibements.