Outfitting a Dagger Katana For Ocean Paddling

[@philcarr7015]

Next time you have to put a hole in a strap, try using a soldering iron. The old school kind. It will melt a clean hole and it's safer than using a drill. Love your videos!

[@boston2662]

I really like the repetitive “lesson learned “. We are always learning. It’s what we do with the lesson the keeps us going and alive. Thanks for teaching us from your hard knocks.

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[@vihaanlandry4699]

@Vincent Ari yup, I have been using InstaFlixxer for years myself :)

[@jeluff]

Thank you for the great ideas. My Katana will be getting these upgrades. I too had my rear deck cover pop off on the Middle Fork in MT

[@vr_gamers8116]

100% agree with you about learning lessons from previous experiences, I've done pretty much the same to my fishing kayak as you did here Dan, I also carry a paddle float inside my PFD, using float bags is perfect for jamming gear to the hull of the kayak, sharing such important information makes us better equipped when disaster strikes.. knowledge is power.. Great Job Dan. 👍

[@mmrazovic]

I use a Katana too, thanks for the Great ideas!

[@steveearnshaw2216]

This is your best video yet. It will save lives. Thank you.

[@sandrajackson7929]

My Jackson Tupelo does not have a front bulkhead, BUT it does have a foam block with a water bottle bungee. GREAT idea to store my rescue rope there. THANK you for being honest about your mistakes so that we can all learn!!!

[@HeadwatersKayak]

My pleasure. Thanks for Watching and being a part of the conversation.

[@garciedarling]

Great video, Dan..than you..I have a Delta 12 10 that I want to outfit more for sea kayaking..your ideas are spot-on!thanks

[@davidmichael4526]

Thanks Dan. This is a great video and so helpful. Based partly on your suggestion (video), I bought a Dagger Axis 10.5 kayak last week for flat water, moving water up to and including Class 2, and for photography and fishing. It's a great kayak that is amazingly stable with primary and secondary stability. However, it has a huge cockpit. So I did place two float bags in the bow. Based on this video I'll put another for the stern hatch with maybe a strap over. So...this is my question. There is no thigh brace pad in the cockpit leaving too much space with no contact. I have called several companies and it appears they are out of thigh braces so I'll have to carve some out of foam. So...could you make a video outfitting the Dagger Axis 10.5 for rivers and maybe even ocean surf. Many thanks. Love your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@johnlesperance6276]

I've found a great way to put holes in a strap is to heat a nail with a torch and melt a small rip proof hole.

[@treybailey886]

Need to do that lifetime Yukon review I'm looking to getting one and that seems to be the best bang for the buck

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Trey Bailey next weeks video

[@mre4875]

Sometimes we don't know what we don't know until we know what we don't know and then we know better. Simple yet highly effective upgrades/mods. Very nice Dan. Would those NRS bags raise the stern of my fishing yak a little? I know, weight loss would too, butt lets not go there.

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Mr E no it just Displaces water that could get into your boat.

[@mre4875]

@@HeadwatersKayak Thanks Dan. 👊

[@paulbottomley42]

If you think about it, the only thing that's there already, before the bags go in, is air, so all the bags do is keep that air in place (rather than it being rapidly replaced with water) if you take a tumble. They can't add to the buoyancy of an upright kayak - in fact their (miniscule) weight would make the stern imperceptibly lower in the water :)

[@Vylkeer]

I have the same bilgepump! The BilgeMaster by Aqua-Bound really is the best pump around. Helped me the other day by quickly and easily emptying my sea kayak’s cockpit. Btw great mods, next time around you shouldn’t be having that hard of a time.

[@paulbottomley42]

Oh wow it happens I have that exact boat - down to the toothpaste colourway - and it's a scary thought to drill holes in the thing, but decklines would be really handy...

[@thewanderer8]

This was a useful video. Thanks.

[@IronskullGM]

FYI, for future hole making on strapping, just use a hot nail and be sure to add brass grommets

[@rickyhogan2749]

I have a Dagger Katana, What is the Harmony Gear model number of the floatation bag you installed in the bow ? Thank you for the Great info and videos.

[@outquick]

Awesome kayak!

[@jamesberna6099]

Dan I wish you guys were in Montana!

[@BuckeyeReid1865]

would that harmony float bag fit in front of the 9.7 katana as well, since i know you use the bigger boat? if not do you recommend something else

[@HeadwatersKayak]

It would work great. No problem.

[@Corcioch]

Great video thanks.

[@chrisnatalie3847]

Keep up the good work!!!!

[@jayprinzing1296]

I have a 10-ft Jackson traverse. I don't feel connected to the boat so I'm contemplating on changing to a 9 ft. The dagger katana is available the question is for a crossover boat all in all which ones going to be better performance, comfort are my biggest to concerns. Any recommendations thank you

[@philiptyndall9720]

Hi Dan,great video and fantastic advice, could I ask you what size is the Snap Dragon spray skirt ?.

[@HeadwatersKayak]

I don’t want to miss quote. Check the size chart on their website. It list almost every kayak

[@philiptyndall9720]

@@HeadwatersKayak Thanks, i'll get onto them.Thanks again.

[@tedgraves6366]

Be safe,good luck

[@danireland2126]

Really helpful video. What size float bags did you use? For front and back?

[@MrMysto]

Ive tried pausing this video so many times to see, cant work it out

[@hopkinsonebm3692]

In terms of liters, how big is the storage within the rear hatch?

[@martins.7175]

Dan, What kayak/ paddle would you recommend As the easiest paddling kayak. Something useful in water regardless it’s it’s choppy or flat water. I am looking to buy a kayak I can use in bay/gulf. Primarily for just enjoying a cruise the water. Thanks

[@ericwhitley7291]

What do you think of the pelican catch 120? Would you go offshore in it?

[@tardishousemafia5246]

Can you do a video where you get a really cheap yak from like Dicks or smth and kit it out to be more comfortable/practical

[@SiliconBassist]

I found a good deal on a Katana, but I don’t live near whitewater. Is the Katana also good for flatwater, or will it track poorly? For the price I’m looking at, I could also get a Feelfree Aventura which might suit my needs better or pay a little more for a Moken 125. I’m wondering what you think though.

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Aventura would be better for sure.

[@SiliconBassist]

Headwaters Kayak Thanks for the recommendation :)

[@derekwheeler9166]

hi what size rec bag did you in the bow

[@HeadwatersKayak]

It’s been a long time I don’t recall.

[@scotttaylor6257]

what is in your throw bag?

[@johnpuckett899]

Hey man you know when you talked about getting slammed into the cliff in your other video you said you was expecting a pillow what is a pillow I believe it was pillow with what you said

[@HeadwatersKayak]

John Puckett a pillow is a pile of white water that would prevent me from slamming.

[@oregonxyz]

Fort Bragg seems to be rock garden central. That stuff looks dangerous.

[@jeffccr3620]

This will not work for me. I need all the extra space for camping gear. This would be ok for a day paddler tho

[@Mhdogman]

I like to heat a nail and melt a hole. Smiles

[@livz666]

What model Katana is that? I have one and it doesn't have that upgraded seat or that little clip in zip bag thingy.

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Katana 10.4

[@livz666]

@@HeadwatersKayak mines the 2018 9.7 model. I think there's different outfitting with the River Spec and the other one. Do you have a link for the float bag you put in the bow? I can't seem to find the size of it.

[@TheMrAngrytoes]

i cant find a katana 10.4 in ohio. they're all sold out

[@famousnobodyz185]

I was literally on still water on a lake and mine did that. These things are not safe. Dagger should get sued. They flip so easily I wouldn’t dare to take it to the ocean or a rocky terrain

[@MooMooOutdoors]

You make mistakes Dan? I guess you are a human afterall 😂😂.

[@chrisnatalie3847]

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