Dagger Stratos 12.5 L Kayak
- 12.0 ft length
- 300 lbs max capacity
- Built for Recreation, Touring
Dagger Stratos 12.5 L Kayak
Compact hull that punches above its length
The Stratos 12.5 L pairs an easy-accelerating, maneuverable compact shape with the carrying capacity of a longer boat. It stays playful and sporty in the surf yet tracks confidently for a full day trip on the lake.
- 12'6" / 381 cm length with a 25" / 63.5 cm beam
- TruTrak adjustable skeg deploys from the cockpit to manage tracking in wind and current
- Hardshell roto-molded hull, made in USA
ConTour CFS seating that locks you in
The Contour CFS Custom Fit System surrounds you with an adjustable, ergonomic floating back band and soft foam padding so you stay dialed in over long miles. A taller deck height suits medium to larger-sized paddlers.
- Adjustable ergonomic floating back band with soft foam seat padding
- 3-inch adjustable leg lifters and comfort-control hip pads
- Adjustable padded thigh braces for solid boat connection
Sealed bulkheads for real day-trip cargo
Bow and stern bulkheads create sealed dry storage and added flotation, giving the 12.5 L the gear capacity of a lengthier touring boat without the extra length.
- Sealed bow and stern bulkheads for dry storage and flotation
- 300 lb / 136 kg maximum capacity
- Touring bulkhead footbrace adds a connected, paddle-it-hard feel
Award-winning touring versatility
Built to do it all, the all-new Stratos line earned Paddling Magazine's 2018 Product and Industry Award for best new touring and recreational kayak. The L layup adds deck volume for larger paddlers or those who prefer more room.
- Paddling Magazine 2018 Product and Industry Award winner
- Voluminous L deck height for larger paddlers
- One paddler, sit-inside touring platform
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See how the Dagger Stratos 12.5 L Kayak stacks up against similar models we carry.
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| Price | $1,199.00 | $1,299.00 |
| Length | 12.0 ft | 12.0 ft |
| Weight | 54 lbs | 53 lbs |
| Max capacity | 300 lbs | 250 lbs |
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Full specifications
- Length
- 12'6" (381 cm)
- Width
- 25" (63.5 cm)
- Height
- 14.5" (36.8 cm)
- Weight
- 54 lb (24.5 kg)
- Max capacity
- 300 lb (136 kg)
- Paddlers
- 1
- Style
- Sit-inside touring
- Hull / Material
- Roto-molded hardshell, made in USA
- Seat
- Contour CFS Custom Fit System with adjustable floating back band
- Skeg
- TruTrak adjustable skeg system
- Bulkheads
- Sealed bow and stern bulkheads
- Best for
- Medium to larger-sized paddlers; day touring and surf
Everything you need to launch day one
About this kayak
The Dagger Stratos 12.5 L is the kayak that refuses to be put in a box. Playful and sporty in the surf, yet equally capable on a lake day trip or coastal exploration, the Stratos 12.5 offers infinite possibilities in a compact, confidence-inspiring package. The shorter length accelerates easily and leans into maneuverability, while the generous volume carries gear like a longer boat. The L (Large) model features a more voluminous deck height for larger paddlers or those who prefer a roomier fit, with a maximum capacity of 300 lbs.
Key Features
- TruTrak skeg system — reliable tracking control in wind and current
- Contour CFS Seating System — comfortable, adjustable support for long days on the water
- Dagger touring bulkhead footbrace — enhanced connection and power transfer
- Bow and stern bulkheads — secure dry storage and added safety
- Available Colors: Red, Cosmos, Blue Mist, Green Mist, Blue Smoke, Green Smoke
Specifications
- Length: 12'6" / 381 cm
- Width: 25" / 64 cm
- Boat Weight: 54 lbs / 24.5 kg
- Deck Height: 14.5" / 37 cm
- Cockpit Length: 35" / 89 cm
- Cockpit Width: 19" / 48 cm
- Max Capacity: 300 lbs / 136 kg
Specifications
- Length: 12'6" (381 cm)
- Width: 25" (63.5 cm)
- Weight: 54 lb (24.5 kg)
- Maximum weight capacity: 300 lb (136 kg)
- Number of riders: 1
- Best for: Medium to larger-sized paddlers; day touring and surf
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