News
May 2012
February 2012
Feb 01, 2012 - All-New Dagger Mamba Available Now
With a Team Tested, Paddler Proven heritage that's trusted by the most renowned instructors and pro paddlers in the world, the fully-redesigned 2012 Mamba whitewater series offers serious refinements that will make it the top river runner in its class.
June 2011
Jun 15, 2011 - Demo the full whitewater range at the Tryweryn Festival this weekend, North Wales, UK
Fancy going paddling at the weekend?
Some where with warm water perhaps? And guaranteed whitewater? And the full range of Dagger Whitewater kayaks?
Well, why not come join us in North Wales for the Tryweryn Festival 2011? If it's anything like last year's it's set to be a cracker.
March 2011
Mar 07, 2011 - NSR 2011: Nottingham University win Custom Axiom in world's biggest rodeo!
This weekend saw the world's largest freestyle kayaking event take place at the National Watersports Centre, UK. More of a festival than a competition and solely focused on fun and getting involved, the NSR is an annual competition between the UK's university canoe clubs. This year event was the best yet and attracted over 800 kayakers.
Mar 03, 2011 - National Student Rodeo 2011: The Prize is Born!
As headline sponsor of the event, Dagger and Palm Equipment are presenting a Dagger Axiom to the winning University. But it's not just any Axiom. It's custom built with the NSR logo moulded into the deck!
January 2011
Jan 26, 2011 - Team Dagger's Rush Sturges presents new film: Frontier
Team Dagger's Rush Sturges proudly presents his latest film by River Roots: Frontier.
October 2009
Oct 22, 2009 - Win a Dagger Green Boat and Support Green River Access
Watch the video promo to find out how you can enter to win a Dagger Green Boat and help support the Green River Access Fund.
July 2009
Jul 16, 2009 - Visit our new OR Blog For the First Look at New Dagger Products
This year we'll be at Outdoor Retailer again, with plenty of new announcements you won't want to miss about new kayaks and accessories for the upcoming 2009/2010 season!
Jul 02, 2009 - New Whitewater Tips and Tricks Articles Added
Team Dagger, some of the most renowned whitewater kayakers in the world, have posted some very helpful how-to blogs about getting the most out of your Dagger whitewater kayaking experience
June 2009
Jun 19, 2009 - CEO Sue Rechner Takes Your Questions
Dagger (a Confluence Watersports Company) CEO Sue Rechner has started a new blog to answer some of your questions.
May 2009
May 26, 2009 - Tyler Bradt and Christie Glissmeyer World Records
Congratulations to Dagger ambassador athletes, Christie Glissmeyer and Tyler Bradt, for each setting world record waterfall descents this spring.
May 13, 2009 - New Women's Waterfall Record Set
Team Dagger Member Christie Glissmeyer claimed the record for the tallest waterfall kayaked by a women with a descent of 82-foot Metlako Falls.
May 06, 2009 - Join the New Dagger Community Site!
The new Dagger community site has launched. Join up with other owners, fans, and Team Dagger members and share your pictures, photos, stories, and more. Or learn something new about kayaking.
March 2009
Mar 23, 2009 - USA Today Features Team Dagger Member Brad Ludden
USA Today highlighted the awesome work that the First Descents program. It is doing amazing things through giving hope to cancer patients. Team Dagger member Brad Ludden is featured in the story talking about his work there.
Mar 21, 2009 - Dagger Launches Paddle It Forward Program
Dagger (a Confluence Watersports brand) will roll out a brand new program designed to support local organizations, introduce more people to paddling and establish a platform for a long-term sustainability initiative
February 2009
Feb 01, 2009 - Tao Berman Wins Best Whitewater Film
Congratulations to Team Dagger member Tao Berman for taking the 2009 Reel Paddling Film Festival’s Best Whitewater Film for his awesome Pulse video. Check out the details below and all the winners this year!
December 2008
Dec 15, 2008 - Team Dagger Member Brad Ludden Wins Cosmo Bachelor of the Year
Dagger Team Member Brad Ludden has taken home Cosmopolitan Magazine’s Bachelor of the Year award and was featured in the November/December 2008 issue. Congratulations Brad!
November 2008
Nov 10, 2008 - Dagger Dominates 2008 Green River Race
Keeping true to its namesake, the Dagger Green Boat was paddled by 11 of the top 15 places at the annual event, including Pat Keller taking the top honors this year.
October 2008
Oct 29, 2008 - Dagger Takes Top Spot at Russell Fork Race
The Dagger Green Boat, paddled by some of Team Dagger’s finest, took 3 of the top 5 spots, including first, at this year’s Russell Fork Race in Kentucky. This continues its string of competition domination over the past two years.