Dagger Katana 9.7 Review: Fremont Lake

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Dagger Katana 9.7 Review: Fremont Lake - Pinedale, Wyoming

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I put the Dagger Katana 9.7 kayak to the test with an 18-mile paddling trip on Fremont Lake in Pinedale, Wyoming. Loaded with gear, I set out for an overnight adventure in the scenic Wind River Range.
To see whitewater footage of the Katana in action: • Dagger Katana 9_7 (Fal...

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@SU-452 3 жыл бұрын

At last! Someone taking out the Katana 9.7 for an overnight trip! Every video Ive seen takes the bigger Katana! And it looks like you had plenty of room for camping kit too! Thanks for sharing. Its an incentive to use mine in similar fashion!

@johnsnell6315 3 жыл бұрын

I had plenty of room for camping. I didn’t even utilize the room in front of the foot braces. Happy travels!

@SU-452 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnsnell6315 great! good ro here and thanks

@mikeodonovan7325 3 жыл бұрын

loved the whole trip excellent view thanks for putting this up

@johnsnell6315 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate the feedback.

@mikeodonovan7325 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnsnell6315 your more than welcome sir made my night

@jayspot4 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video- thanks for sharing!

@zimboy777 Жыл бұрын

amazing environment there and enjoyed the video and natural aspects of this - dagger kayaks seem good and that skeg makes a big difference 👊

@johnsnell6315 Жыл бұрын

I am a big fan of the Dagger Outfitting. They definitely have the comfort level dialed in.

@jeffccr3620 3 жыл бұрын

Wow you got a heck of a boat for 400$ i have one of these on my list for an extra standby. Either Katana or Pungo havent decided yet, need to go give both a test run. Thanks for posting!

@dismaldog 3 жыл бұрын

What a great deal-and really generous of you too-enjoy that sucker!!!

@lisaphares2286 Жыл бұрын

Like that you’re secure enough to call it a purse. More men should be like you.

@suchasreallife 3 жыл бұрын

This is the exact boat I’m looking for lol love the video 👍

@Jim553just 3 жыл бұрын

Good vlog, keep them coming 😀😎😎

@johnsnell6315 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks…I’ll do my best.

@thewanderer8 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I took one out today and was quite impressed, although I think I need the smaller one. I'm 5'10 and 80kg.

@jasonbouck8835 3 жыл бұрын

Fremont Lake is great. I kayaked there last summer.

@johnsnell6315 3 жыл бұрын

It is like looking at a post card in real life.

@jasonbouck8835 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnsnell6315 👍

@johnsnell6315 3 жыл бұрын

Recent whitewater excursion with the Katana 9.7. Class IV water in Wyoming: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gMiEq6mplZ-9eIk.html

@gabegm 3 ай бұрын

Hello, great video and info. Ive had my 9’7” for about a year now. What length paddle would you suggest for this boat? I’m 5’9” 165.

@johnsnell6315 2 ай бұрын

I would suggest a paddle length of 197 to 200.

@suchasreallife 2 жыл бұрын

How do you find it paddles on the flats is it easy to paddle or do you need to put the power into it ?

@johnsnell6315 2 жыл бұрын

I found it easy to paddle. There is a little power required to get it up to speed, but once you’re there it was fairly easy to maintain.

@johnnyb395 2 ай бұрын

Nice video! Could you tell me the size of the spray skirt that fits the Katana 9.7? TIA

@johnsnell6315 Ай бұрын

I tried looking up the cockpit specs on Daggers website, but couldn’t find them. I know it is a little larger than my regular whitewater kayak. I would guess it is an XL cockpit size.

@johnnyb395 Ай бұрын

@@johnsnell6315 Thanks

@jonathandance7372 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video etc....I wonder why there are so many dead standing trees? Just curious....

@johnsnell6315 2 жыл бұрын

No roads, limited access? Most people in the area are boating, not logging?

@georgemilinkovic4120 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, I am 6ft, 155 Lbs. Would the 9.7 be too small for me. I have a Dagger Stratos 12.5 for longer trips. The Katana would be used for maybe 2 nights max. Thank you.

@johnsnell6315 3 жыл бұрын

You would definitely be fine as far as the weight limit goes. It is always difficult to make a judgement on your height (some people have longer legs, etc.). I think at 6 ft, you would be ok, but it would limit your ability to store gear in the front of the boat. I would suggest to definitely sit in one first to see how comfortable you are.

@georgemilinkovic4120 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnsnell6315 thank you.

@Blackcat-fw4tl 3 жыл бұрын

Axis or katana for a flat water tidal river ? Any advice ?

@johnsnell6315 3 жыл бұрын

I would say the Katana is geared more towards whitewater. It is a whitewater boat with some flat water capabilities. The Axis is geared more toward flat water. It is a flat water boat with a little bit of river capability.

@dustinwilliams5399 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Is that an AT2 Flexi Paddle?

@johnsnell6315 3 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@dustinwilliams5399 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnsnell6315 Killer paddles. I used to have one and I've been trying to find another. Love these videos. Making me do some research and planning for a trip to the Pinedale area.

@johnsnell6315 3 жыл бұрын

@@dustinwilliams5399 I love the AT2. I’m sad they don’t make them anymore. Pinedale/Wind River Range is a beautiful place.

@DiegoGonzalez-uj8qn 3 жыл бұрын

with what camera did you record ????

@johnsnell6315 3 жыл бұрын

GoPro Max on the water and iPhone XR on land.

@tonygee9132 4 жыл бұрын

Umm.. I was expecting a triple back flip with a half twist off the rope!

@johnsnell6315 4 жыл бұрын

I was lucky to just reach the rope...

@seanohaimheirgin1047 Жыл бұрын

Lovely to hear you paid the guy $400 for it 🙂

@maxtax8223 2 жыл бұрын

hmm !!! iif he said maybe 500 or 510 times i could see the trouble in remembering which but there ain't much room for error between 1 time and 2 times .... which was it... ???? i like the dagger crossover ... def on my list of next kayak... lmfao... 4:50 .... well maybe 1 mile an hour ....maybe 2 //// could be a little faster or slower.... geez ...thk the lairds he ain't my doctor ...

@kayakook 3 жыл бұрын

Its a whitewater boat and your reviewing it on a lake? BTW the boat kinda sucks. Liquid Logic Stinger XP has no equal

@johnsnell6315 3 жыл бұрын

It is a cross-over boat; designed for whitewater and flat water. Since I had previously tested it out on whitewater (Falls River and Salmon River), I thought I would try it out on flat water. Also, I had a goal to paddle across Fremont Lake. The trip did not disappoint. I am glad you have found a boat that works for you.

@carlboucher2643 3 жыл бұрын

Everybody omits and totally glares over.. one major important key factor..all sitting kayaks are designed with a lip around the cockpit.. 9 OUT OF 10 SIT IN KAYAKS VIDEOS TOTALLY OMIT SPRAY SKIRTS!!! It boggles my mind The kayaks are designed for it!!! They'll go over every feature.. adjustable this and thats, the sea,t the cup holders, THE KAYAK WILL COST YOU $500..IF YOU WANT A SPRAY SKIRT WHICH IS THE KAYAK IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THAT'S GOING TO COST YOU ANOTHER 250..😳😳😂😂😂🤫🤫🤫