Dagger Katana 10.4 - Crossover Kayak Adventure

Kevin and I grab the Dagger Katana 10.4's and head off for a day of kayaking adventure and exploration. Wanting to paddle something new, we opt to attempt a run on the Lower Rocky River in Chatham County. Being only a short drive from my house, I have long wanted to catch this run. The Dagger Katana 10.4 is a fantastic option in the crossover kayak market - my choice for a whitewater leaning crossover kayak. Come along as we explore a new river!
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[@zachariahschiada2440]

Nice seeing it with the grass showing. For those wondering, wait about 12-18 hours after you see the siler city gage spike at the minimum 200 cfs. You’ll have that flow but the 15/501 pier is best to check to be sure. Anything over minus 12 inches or so is scrapable and it gets better higher. Higher, the slot disappears and it gets wavy after 15/501 and at the very last significant rapid. Super stoked you got a video of the whole section.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Zach!

[@johnsheppard6447]

Wow, loved the video Pete. Minimal music, actually got to listen to the river! Loved to see how you scouted unfamiliar rapids from the river and then descended them. Great video!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks John!

[@tntdoug2175]

Looks like a fun river to paddle. You can tell Kevin's skills are definitely improving and he has more confidence with boat control. Any time paddling with friends is well spent, and time to forget about the work week is a plus.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

For sure Doug! Thanks!

[@terryrichards8645]

Man, that river really look like it was a lot of fun. Those kayaks seem to handle it very well too. So did the operators LOL.😊

[@RiverKingsKayak]

They do really well in that environment!

[@AlwaysEnjoyLife]

I enjoyed the ride down the river! 🎉

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks David!

[@jeffolsen4983]

Your vids are great. I feel like I'm there, and in good company. I love hearing the water rather than obnoxious music.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Jeff! ....wait...you dont like my music? LOL. I hear so much water that sometimes I think I take it for granted...

[@ARAL446667]

I have this exact set up. Love the 10.4. if you are thinking about getting one go for it.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on!

[@KentuckyWoodsman]

Looked like a lot of fun!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Indeed Chris!

[@LIVE4THEADVENTURE]

Can’t wait to see this review!!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Jeeper! Tune in Sunday for the review...

[@dangosner]

Cool to find another run right in our backyard to explore.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

For sure!

[@lou36heron87]

good river, good kayak that I'll check out, and as always - good video!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks lou36 heron!

[@ev_blue]

What a gorgeous run. I kayak fish the area around the put in a lot. A 6' alligator took up residence in that stretch for about a year.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

thats crazy!

[@wolfriveroutdoors]

Have you paddled a Jackson Traverse, too? Curious on your opinion between the two boats. Awesome video! I can definitely see the utility of a crossover in the 🛶 quiver (lake paddles, exploratory runs, camping gear/storage, runs with flat water stretches, etc.).

[@ADVENTUREKM]

Ya that's what I would like too. Most rivers I am near you can't roll a kayak. But something to camp with would be great.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

I have not, sadly, but that would be my second choice in a crossover.

[@gregmattox]

It's a great boat. Had one for years. Handles well in the big waves.

[@4JudgeSmails]

Some sections in there that look great for attainment work too.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

for sure!!

[@willm6705]

cool trip !! i'd love to take my WS Aspire 105 on the lower Rocky. ☺

[@RiverKingsKayak]

right on...just dont do it in high water.

[@kellyjiroch2305]

Love learning more about the Dagger Katana. I have been researching crossovers and the Katana stands out. I am looking for a kayak that I can take camping on a river with class II /III sections. Something that can store camp gear and navigate whitewater, but track well on class I. Thank you for the review!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Tune in Sunday...will have a review video out on it!

[@The66Leadfoot]

Agreed! From the few videos showing us the whitewater crossovers, the Katana seems to be the better of the crossovers in the rapids. The Liquid Logic Remix XP10 seems to spoon up every little wave in its path. There's almost no footage of the Pyranha Fusion 2, and only a couple of videos of the Jackson Karma Traverse.

[@LeeEnfieldLB]

That was a good recce. Lots of high water debris in the trees. I'm curious to see how the features will change at a higher volume.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Lee!

[@moeadeeb2862]

Another great video! I have a Kat in 9.7 and love it. Easy to throw in the bed of the truck and get out on the water and with the skeg, covering a few miles on flat is not too bad. My only gripe is the hatch cover. I was wondering how you all liked the hard cover mod I noticed at 47:11. Are they both JK or is Kevin’s a different brand?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Same brand. Jackson Hard Hat conversion from their website. His does not have the JK logo on it for some reason...

[@YoungFreeWild]

What skirt are you using on the katana? I just picked up a 9.7 and can't wait for the ice to melt up here in Canada! thanks for all the quality videos - they keep the stoke high in winter.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

It is a seals 2.2

[@LIVE4THEADVENTURE]

Great video and really nice river. I bet with more water in it it will really come alive. How did you like your Katana?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

The Katana is great!

[@ukulelesail09]

Pete, for comparison, do you know what the Haw cfs was showing at this time? Could that combine with swag method (systematic wild ass guess) to figure runability here on a given day?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

1300...we ran it the same day on the way home...there will be some footage on the next premiere...

[@ADVENTUREKM]

So what do you mean cross over kayak? From a rec kayak to white water type? Would really like to see a review on the kayak. I have paddled a dagger and I like them. The place where I go kayaking you can't roll a kayak it's too shallow in most areas. Please do a video on this kayak Pete cheers!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Great idea! will have a full review video on that this Sunday!

[@adulfdabo898]

Nice video! I'd like to know your opinion on crossover kayaks in general. Maybe it's worth it to do a little video about it...

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Excellent idea! will be doing my next video on that. here is an older one I did... kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6iYlIV8hLyMr8U

[@adulfdabo898]

@@RiverKingsKayak Thanks a ton, I'm looking forward!

[@kayak-rando-video]

Belle video très sympa comme toujours, j'ai une question a vous posez de france, qu'elle est la marque et la ref de vos trappes de katana ce ne sont pas celle d'origine ou pourrait on les commandé . Merci du retour

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks kayake694. The hatch covers are from Jackson Kayak. They are the Hard Hat conversion kits.

[@kayak-rando-video]

@@RiverKingsKayak un grand merci et bonjour de france

[@stevo6891]

Is that a recreational kayak plus white water? Is it good for both??

[@moeadeeb2862]

I have one if these in the 9.7 version. Great little all around boat. With the drop-down skeg up, it can handle current up to class III, or maybe more if you’re a really proficient whitewater paddler. It is a fine boat for beginners as it has great primary and secondary stability. With the skeg down it’s decent on flat water and it has rear dry storage for a shorter camping trip. With dry bags you could also load up the bow in front of the removable bulkhead, but it’s not that convenient to be pulling the bulkhead in and out to access your gear imo. Dagger’s contour ergo seating/outfitting is excellent, and I’ve covered 10+ miles on flat while seated for extended periods of time without real discomfort. If I’m going to be on flat covering longer distances, I’ll usually take my Stratos, but if I’m on current, or going to be on a mixture of types of water, I’ll take the Katana. The boat really is a jack of all trades but master of none.

[@stevo6891]

@@moeadeeb2862 thanks man really appreciate it.. Do you white water kayak also like class 5?

[@moeadeeb2862]

@@stevo6891 I’ve only done class II+ but I aspire to whitewater greatness which is why I watch RK Pete. His channel has everything from noobs, intermediates and icons. Good mix of stuff really.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Tune in Sunday...I will be putting out a review video all about it.

[@FeWolf]

put-in and take out locations?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

It is all on the AW website.

[@vafrog02]

How can I obtain a couple of stickers? thanks

[@adulfdabo898]

Watch out for other vids of RK. There's usually a link in the video description with a post box address, so you can send an envelope with your details...

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Hey John! Just mail $1 per sticker desired and a self addressed stamp to: River Kings PO Box 222 Saxapahaw, NC 27340

[@vafrog02]

@@RiverKingsKayak thank you…I love your videos. I’m a novice but I do okay on flat water. I took a couple of kayaking classes. Again, I probably will stay with flat water since I am terrible at keeping kayak straight…I have two Hobie above seat kayaks. Maybe one day I’ll adventure to a level one or two. Thanks again

[@canajian]

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