Dagger Rewind creek SM

Dagger Rewind Creek SM: A dynamic river-play machine for lighter paddlers

Rewind SM: A Versatile Bike for Lighter Riders

The Dagger Rewind Creek SM is the smallest version of the award-winning hybrid kayak (winner of “Best Whitewater Boat 2019” according to Paddling Magazine), designed specifically for women, juniors, and lighter paddlers looking for the perfect balance between maneuverability and volume. It eliminates “catchy” edges that could unnecessarily surprise a less experienced paddler, offering instead a smooth, controlled ride that rewards active edge work. It’s a boat that will hold you steady in rough water, but at the same time let you really enjoy the waves without unnecessary “floating” in a boat that’s too big.

Hull and Hydrodynamics: Speed, Glide, and Predictability

The boat's hydrodynamic profile is optimized for maximum efficiency and enjoyment while cruising in the current:

• Wide planing hull: It offers a stable midsection and pronounced yet distinct edges. The board is fast, surfs great, and is responsive to lean even in choppy water, without feeling sluggish or clunky.
• High bow rocker: It supports confident boofs and clean rides over the horizon, while ensuring that the bow stays above the water even in massive waves.
• Low stern volume: A key element for playfulness. It makes it easy to perform tricks like the stern-squirt or pivot, because the stern dives into the water smoothly and predictably.
• Softer edges: They provide stability and predictability during maneuvers. The boat does not bounce around unpredictably, but transitions smoothly and responsively from edge to edge.

Contour Ergo Outfitting: Top-Notch Comfort and Control

Dagger took great care to ensure that time spent in the cockpit would be as comfortable and efficient as possible, even during all-day operations:

• Contour Ergo Seat and Backrest: A comfortable, ergonomically shaped seat that provides good torso support, does not restrict movement, and allows for precise edge control even during long descents.
• Leg lifter: A unique feature that allows you to adjust the angle of your feet for individual comfort and better control of the boat when leaning.
• Rigid plastic front strut (bulkhead): It ensures safety and legroom during an emergency evacuation (wet exit) without the risk of getting caught, while also increasing the boat's rigidity.
• Adjustable thigh supports and foam footrest: It adapts to the paddler's individual needs for maximum comfort and perfect power transfer from the knees to the boat's edges.
• 4 safety handrails: Sturdy and strategically placed handholds for transport, rescue, and securing in exposed areas.

Recommended activities: From technical runs to river play

The Dagger Rewind Creek SM is a versatile tool for dynamic skill development:

• Technical whitewater rafting trips (WW II–IV): Excellent handling and stability on challenging routes, where you'll appreciate the boat's ability to hold its course and maneuver easily around rocks.
• River play and surfing: The low volume of the tail and the slice profile allow for effective use of river features for technical tricks, easy wave catch, and stable control on the wave.
• Advanced Techniques Training: Thanks to its predictability, it's one of the best boats on the market for lighter riders to learn boofing, Eskimo rolls, and edge control.

About the brand Dagger

An American company Dagger It is one of the world’s best-known and most innovative manufacturers of whitewater kayaks. It has long been a leader in the development of creek and river-play boats. It combines a well-thought-out hull design, high-quality materials, and top-of-the-line features that focus on both safety and paddler comfort. The Rewind SM model demonstrates how Dagger combines the stability and predictability of a creek boat with the speed and playfulness of a modern design.

Caring for a Polyethylene Shell

The hull is made of high-quality linear polyethylene. To maximize its service life, we recommend storing the kayak away from constant direct UV exposure. After paddling in sandy terrain, rinse the kayak with water to prevent unnecessary abrasion of the material inside the cockpit and jamming of the transom backrest mechanisms. Regularly check that all hardware screws are tight.

Technical parameters and specifications

Bonus program and purchase benefits

When you purchase this top-of-the-line kayak, you'll get 3,718 points to our loyalty bonus program! You can immediately use these points as a discount toward the purchase of a high-quality river-running paddle, helmet, or neoprene spray skirt—all of which are essential for your safety and performance on the water. For this model, we offer Free shipping throughout the Czech Republic. We have the boat in stock at our store in Brno, where you can try it out, and we’ll be happy to adjust it to fit your body type before handing it over to you.