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Dagger Whitewater Canoes are coming BACK
Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:07 pm
by Craig Smerda
I'd like to formally announce that I have accepted the position of lead designer and V.P. of marketing with the recently revitalized Dagger Canoe Company.
Thank you to Jacques Chassé and the entire Esquif family for all the support you've given me over the years.
Re: Dagger Whitewater Canoes are coming BACK
Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:11 pm
by ohioboater
Nice one...
Re: Dagger Whitewater Canoes are coming BACK
Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:28 pm
by Craig Smerda
The 7'-9" Encore Hybrid C1/OC1 will be the first boat out of the mold by April 12th. Pictures and video to follow.
Re: Dagger Whitewater Canoes are coming BACK
Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:30 pm
by clt_capt
Great news - Congrats!
Re: Dagger Whitewater Canoes are coming BACK
Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 4:28 pm
by eddyhops
Can't wait for their tougher, carbon fiber/vinyl skin for their ABS boats... looks hot
Re: Dagger Whitewater Canoes are coming BACK
Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 6:03 pm
by Paddle Power
ha ha
great one!
the Legend returns....
Re: Dagger Whitewater Canoes are coming BACK
Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 9:25 pm
by ezwater
I suggest some Dagger related boat names. No more stuff like "Rival" that sounds like pooch food, or "Genesis" that forces biblical concepts on hapless paddlers. How about...
Dirk
Shiv
Boxcutter
Pigsticker
Skinner
Hidescaper
Switchblade (for AC/DC folks)
Longknife
Hacker
OK, I shouldn't have all the fun....
What's Scarborough up to these days, anyway?
Re: Dagger Whitewater Canoes are coming BACK
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:00 am
by Yukon
Now I am really confused. I received a press release today from Jackson Kayaks stating they were very happy to be welcoming Craig to their design team and further went on to state how excited they were of the opportunity to merge the Worlds Best kayaks with Open boat design with hopes of furthering paddle sport designing a sit on top c-1 complete with solar charger bilge pump.
Way to go go Craig, Can I get in on the pre-order?
Re: Dagger Whitewater Canoes are coming BACK
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:46 am
by SkeeterGuy86
Craig also designed a light weight boat as well?
Re: Dagger Whitewater Canoes are coming BACK
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:09 am
by cheajack
If the new Encore is half as long will it paddle half as bad? If so, sign me up.
Re: Dagger Whitewater Canoes are coming BACK
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:14 am
by craig
WHAT DAY IS IT ????? and I believe it is spelled L'edgened
Re: Dagger Whitewater Canoes are coming BACK
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 2:31 am
by gumpy
Shank
Re: Dagger Whitewater Canoes are coming BACK
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:52 am
by YTcanoe
A tale about how a canadian shortage on canoe specific plastic and new trade resrictions on raw materials will result in all immediate future esquifs being molded in pink, would be funny. Teasing us with a new line of boats is just mean.
Re: Dagger Whitewater Canoes are coming BACK
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:53 pm
by KNeal
Does this mean we're gonna be getting those chrome-hulled boats now?