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Hello paddlers,
I've noticed there isn't too much out there about the Dagger Legend 15, so here's some tidbits.
The Legend 15 shares similar lines to the Legend 16 but is actually surprisingly different, especially in whitewater. It shares with the Legend 16 the very blunt bow and stern, which resists having its upstream gunwale sucked down into a strong current when leaving an eddy and such. With the increased floatation in the ends, it will keep its nose above the water in waves, but you do have to keep your entry speed lower, compared to the leeway you might have with a bigger boat. Also in common is its characteristic flat bottom, nice for expedition loading of coolers and other flat objects. However, in my experience, with its smaller dimensions, this is a boat that asks a paddler to be more active in utilizing secondary stability than the brick house Legend 16. You could even call it tippy, but that is only in comparison to its class of slower, mores stable whitewater leaning, tripping boats. Another difference is that this boat is well designed for solo tripping, with its tumblehome and symmetrical design. Highly recommend paddling backwards from the bow seat, it is not too far of a reach (I am 6'4" however, so take that with a grain of salt). It isn't quick, but it will respond to direction changes in a predictable, if not quick, manner.
This boat is still new to me, its one longer expedition so far was a 5 day trip on Deso Gray in Utah. It was a very nice load hauler that still asked for engagement in a way that is enjoyable for someone who enjoys being an active participant in the way the canoe navigates the trickier stuff.
I'll try to add more when we have a few more trips under the belt.
I've noticed there isn't too much out there about the Dagger Legend 15, so here's some tidbits.
The Legend 15 shares similar lines to the Legend 16 but is actually surprisingly different, especially in whitewater. It shares with the Legend 16 the very blunt bow and stern, which resists having its upstream gunwale sucked down into a strong current when leaving an eddy and such. With the increased floatation in the ends, it will keep its nose above the water in waves, but you do have to keep your entry speed lower, compared to the leeway you might have with a bigger boat. Also in common is its characteristic flat bottom, nice for expedition loading of coolers and other flat objects. However, in my experience, with its smaller dimensions, this is a boat that asks a paddler to be more active in utilizing secondary stability than the brick house Legend 16. You could even call it tippy, but that is only in comparison to its class of slower, mores stable whitewater leaning, tripping boats. Another difference is that this boat is well designed for solo tripping, with its tumblehome and symmetrical design. Highly recommend paddling backwards from the bow seat, it is not too far of a reach (I am 6'4" however, so take that with a grain of salt). It isn't quick, but it will respond to direction changes in a predictable, if not quick, manner.
This boat is still new to me, its one longer expedition so far was a 5 day trip on Deso Gray in Utah. It was a very nice load hauler that still asked for engagement in a way that is enjoyable for someone who enjoys being an active participant in the way the canoe navigates the trickier stuff.
I'll try to add more when we have a few more trips under the belt.
