Mamba
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Pure. Pure is the word that was the inspiration for Dagger's new river running series, the Mambas. Pure enjoyment of whitewater kayaking. Pure confidence found in a hull that is easy to roll, performs crisp eddy turns, provides real hull speed, and has outstanding initial stability. Pure fun in having a kayak design to open the doors for new paddlers. Pure exhilaration for a boat that tackles technical big water. Finally, Dagger delivers a pure, simple, and very light outfitting system that allows the Mamba paddler to create a perfect fit that provides consistent performance and control. The word is pure, and the Mambas deliver.
| Boat |
Weight |
Length |
Width |
Cockpit |
Volume |
Paddler Weight |
| Mamba 7.5 |
37 lbs. |
7'7" |
25.25" |
34" x 19" |
57 gals. |
120 - 170 lbs. |
| Mamba 8.0 |
42 lbs. |
8' |
26" |
34" x 19" |
62 gals. |
150 - 215 lbs. |
| Mamba 8.5 |
46 lbs. |
8'5" |
27.75" |
34" x 19" |
72 gals. |
175 - 260 lbs. |
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Product Reviews:
11-12-2008 - Awesome boat, easy to roll fun in any river. I own a 8.0 and a 7.5. I am 5'8" and 185 so I'm a little big for the 7.5 but I use it too..
Rating: 10 of 10
08-23-2008 - Excellent boat, easy to roll, easy to adjust. Good for everything and for big water. It surfs and carves well..
Rating: 9 of 10
02-21-2007 - This is a well made boat with almost infinite outfitting adjustments. It is the most adjustable boat I have seen, with very comfortable footrest, thigh pads, and seating. There is even enough front to back adjustment on the seat to make a significant difference in the trim of the boat. Spend the time up front and be picky about every aspect of the setup and you will be rewarded with as comfortable a ride as you can find anywhere. I set mine up to my preferences with standard adjustments without having to use any of the generous supply of padding and shims that come with the boat. If you're looking for a solid boat to do big water downriver, this is it. You're not going to do a lot of playboating, but surfing and hole shots are solid. Combine that with its stability and ease of rolling, along with its speed and turning ability and I got pretty much what I wanted. I can cover a lot of rough water, carry some extra gear, stay comfortable, and do some surfing and other fun things while I'm at it. Not a bad deal.
Rating: 9 of 10
11-23-2006 - If judged as an all-round whitewater boat, it gets high marks. Positioned between the GT and Nomad series, it's kind of an RPM with a planing hull. I was looking for a good downriver boat that would easily carry 215 lbs. Even though I and others in our paddling group have had quality problems with Watermark boats, the Mamba's design snared me. It spins and draws easily, and has decent speed for a planing hull. The ends aren't slicey, so it's no acrobat. But, they have the volume to surf well and they readily shed water. The seat and thigh braces are adjustable. The boat features a movable bulkhead instead of pegs. There are four rescue bars, counting those for carrying at the ends. The boat came filled with drill shavings from mounting the hardware, which I consider a reflection of a lax attitude. The deck aft of the cockpit is recessed, making it impossible to grasp a paddle shaft and cockpit lip for dock or similar entry and exit. The feeling of the boat is very predictable and stable. So, for getting downriver at a good clip and playing the eddys and waves, the Mamba would be a very good choice.
Rating: 9 of 10
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