Dagger Rewind SM Action+

Dagger Rewind SM Action+: A dynamic river-play machine for lighter riders

Rewind SM: A Versatile Bike for Lighter Riders

The Dagger Rewind SM (Small) is the smallest model in the Rewind family, designed specifically for riders with a recommended weight of 45–73 kg. With a displacement of 204 liters, it offers enough buoyancy in heavy water for lighter riders to feel confident, while the stern is small and thin enough to easily submerge during tricks and quick turns. This eliminates the “struggle with excess volume” that lighter riders are familiar with from large creek boards, making way for pure control.

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.

Action+ Features: Top-Notch Comfort and Control

The Action+ is designed as durable yet lightweight gear for everyday riding, club use, and ambitious riders who appreciate the reduced weight when carrying and loading their boats:

• Contour Lite 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.
• Ratchet tensioning system: Practical and precise adjustment of the backrest using ratchets, which lock you into an aggressive, forward-leaning riding position.
• Rigid plastic front strut (bulkhead): The adjustable mirrored (full-plate) backrest ensures safety and legroom during an emergency exit (wet exit) without the risk of the legs getting caught, while also increasing the boat’s rigidity. The deck is reinforced by a central foam pillar.
• Adjustable thigh supports and Contour Lite hip pads: It adapts to the paddler's individual needs for maximum comfort and perfect power transfer from the knees to the boat's edges.
• Safety handrails: For transport and rescue.

Recommended activities: From technical runs to river play

The Dagger Rewind SM Action+ 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 Dagger Brand: An American Whitewater Legend

The American company Dagger 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 prioritize 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

(To make your selection easier, the table below compares all three available sizes with the Action+ package)

Bonus program and purchase benefits

When you purchase this top-of-the-line kayak, you’ll earn 2,974 points in our loyalty rewards program! You can immediately use these points as a discount to purchase a high-quality river-running paddle, helmet, or neoprene spray skirt—all of which are essential for your safety and performance on the water. We offer free shipping throughout the Czech Republic for this model. We have the kayak in stock at our store in Brno, where you can test it out, and we’ll be happy to personally adjust it to fit your body type before you take it home.