Dagger Kayaks Nomad M "Walkthrough/Creek Boat Design"

[@ricky9067]

I had a medium, original model Nomad that I paddled for about 5 years until I broke it about 10 years ago. I just returned from an Ecuador kayaking trip where I again used the same boat. Recently, at home I've been padding a Scorch. Down in Ecuador, I found that the Nomad excelled in the steep, technical and often shallow rapids. It turned quickly, it slid easily over rocks. I also found that occasionally I wanted a little more speed than the Nomad would deliver, I missed the bow rocker of my Scorch that makes it nearly impossible to pencil in and once it got into a hole, it was very difficult to get out.

[@WadeHarrison]

The nomads are a steep mank creekers dream boat slides off rocks with ease and very safe and holds up well after years of use

[@nplatt91]

I like when you get sidetracked! I get to hear concepts and true professional information!

[@WadeHarrison]

Hahah adhd kicks in mid video!

[@adambaxter9714]

Great video. Would love it you followed it up with the same for the phantom and comment how they differ. Putting out good stuff, I've been enjoying it, thanks!

[@WadeHarrison]

Thanks buddy

[@larrytucker222]

Excellent review. I have owned a 8.1/8.5/M and will get a Newmad S next spring. The combination of easy rolling, stability, great seating makes it a good boat for all levels.

[@WadeHarrison]

Thanks for watching!

[@nplatt91]

I would love a video showing how to use flor bags in different boats. Just a suggestion. I have a 10.4 katana I need float bags for

[@WadeHarrison]

I will try to make something quick on that

[@ronanlanam1127]

Cool video! It be interesting to hear about your experiences in the whitewater industry. Like what you did, how you got into it, and how you liked it.

[@WadeHarrison]

I might put something up

[@mitchellhall7382]

I appreciate that tangent about colorado boating and big water vs rocky runs. I'm a Colorado boater planning on buying my first dagger this spring. Deciding between a nomad and a phantom. I don't own a displacement hull yet so probably getting the nomad.

[@WadeHarrison]

I speak from experience from my time out there.....Thanks for watching glad I could help

[@davidmc37865]

The divots under the grab handles are for ease of securing a carabiner and to avoid a sharp bend in your rope when having to pull it out of a pin. Rehashing the name-from a marketing perspective you don't walk away from the name awareness created by one of the most successful designs in history. I'm amazed they didn't name the Axiom and Rewind RPM Gen 2 and RPM Gen 3.

[@WadeHarrison]

I disagree about reuse of names I think you should let those awesome boats keep it and become legends not water it down with a possible bad boat

[@johnnyadkins8216]

Great video, really like your channel. Can we get a final thought/ walk though video on the Phantom.

[@WadeHarrison]

yes I'm working on getting the phantom I will post something when i do thanks for the suggestions

[@adventurekid9242]

Great review and class room session.. Thank you.

[@WadeHarrison]

Thanks buddy

[@georgewilliamssr5230]

I had an 8.5 loved it, but it was a bit big for me. I would like to find a smaller version. Survival Tip: Bring along some Baby Bell Cheese. That is wrapped in that red wax cover. If you loose your drain plug. Eat the cheese. And use the Wax to plug your drain hole. 👍

[@WadeHarrison]

Yeah try the nomad sm of the 8.5 felt big and dam what A tip with the cheese 😂 I got to try that and I love cheese

[@thomasdoll7446]

So Wade, you mention the creeks and lower volume rivers you find in most of the SE which is what I enjoy but with no pushy but a couple K volume rivers what would you recommend for downriver play? A know a fan favorite around here is the party braap. Examples local to me is the Catawba, lower Haw, and a bit bigger is the Ocoee…

[@WadeHarrison]

Down river play I like the firecracker 252 or hot whip 72

[@shaun5893]

Agree on the thigh hooks. I would love to see Dagger change over to the WaveSport thigh hook design. So much simpler, better, angle adjustable, and no holes outside the cockpit.

[@WadeHarrison]

I agree it needs an overhaul

[@ericstutts9766]

Good video, looks like a Assasination Bug/Beatle ?

[@WadeHarrison]

Thanks buddy and yes you are correct it’s assassin bug

[@adventurekid9242]

Its a Spricket!!! A mythological Spider Cricket cross found in Southern crawlspaces and storage rooms..

[@WadeHarrison]

It’s assassin bug very interesting insect

[@ObsidianMoonstone]

those devil horns up front make it easier for a carabiner

[@WadeHarrison]

Nice 👍

[@ObsidianMoonstone]

@@WadeHarrison, lets hear some design stories. Were you there during the slice era?

[@ronanlanam1127]

Is the thing up front to increase scarface area? Maybe help with petons? Got no other ideas

[@WadeHarrison]

🤔

[@keithkloster2781]

Is it to protect the gate on your carabiners from being opened at the wrong time?

[@WadeHarrison]

You are correct!

[@ch678able]

@@WadeHarrison If you say that's what it's for, then that's what it's for, but, anyone who use carabiners a lot know to expose the gate to the clear/opened area---up to the sky or out and away from a rock wall. I figured the divots were molded to fit Big Foot hands comfortably. :))

[@laddsmith2705]

The handle is so when you grab it you don’t smash your knuckles

[@WadeHarrison]

i hate smashed knuckle's

[@bryceduckman25]

That there is a southern stank bug

[@WadeHarrison]

No it’s assassin bug it’s awesome

[@bryceduckman25]

@@WadeHarrison smash it and smell it

[@MichaelDonlinAwesome]

LOL. Pretty honest my dude. Thank you. #introduceyourasstofucksville

[@WadeHarrison]

yeah thanks for watching buddy

[@frogyman1023]

First

[@WadeHarrison]

Always mostly