Dagger Stratos 14.5 S & L Touring Kayaks

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The Dagger Stratos 14.5 is suitable for beginners right through to very experienced paddlers, the Stratos 14.5 is the latest offering in the touring range from Dagger Kayaks. Available in two sizes, the 14.5S, and the 14.5L which as a little more length and is slightly higher in the foredeck, making this kayak suitable for a wide range paddler of shapes and sizes. Check the Dimensions info below to see which size will suit you best.

The Stratos 14.5 is a high performance ocean tourer capable of covering 15-25 mile paddles, it is very forgiving for beginners enabling the paddler to experience a smooth ride but also a delivering a performance that the more experienced paddler will enjoy.  The reassuring stability makes it the ideal kayak for both flat and choppier waters. With a high amount of the volume being situated in the middle of the kayak it keeps you riding high and in a comfortable seating position. The Stratos 14.5 has a finely tuned rocker and soft edges with a well defined rail ensuring the boat is very forgiving and highly manoeuvrable in lively seas. On flat calm waters the Stratos will glide effortlessly along but will still remain playful enough in the waves and on faster moving water ways.

The Stratos features a Contour CFS seating arrangement which includes a lift and support mechanism for the legs helping to relieve fatigue and improve your contact with the adjustable thigh braces. The hatch and skeg placement enables maximum storage for all your kit and the smart deck rigging gives further secure areas to stow your quick access kit and gear. There is plenty of storage for multi-day camping trips.

All in all the Stratos is a front runner in the touring kayak market and is a must have for the beginner to the more experienced paddler looking to enjoy the freedom of what touring kayaking has to offer. If you are looking for a more compact kayak with similar characteristics take a look at the Dagger Stratos 12.5.