Dagger Stratos 12.5 Sm Kayak
- 12.0 ft length
- 250 lbs max capacity
- Built for Recreation, Touring
Dagger Stratos 12.5 Sm Kayak
Playful in the surf, steady on the lake
The compact 12'6" hull accelerates easily with a strong nod to maneuverability, yet carries the capacity of a lengthier boat. It's sporty enough for rock gardening and surf, while remaining capable for a full day trip on flatwater.
- 12'6" length with a nimble, responsive 24.5" beam
- Rotomolded polyethylene hull with structural center pillar for rigidity
- Excellent glide that rewards active, skilled paddling
Contour CFS outfitting that keeps you connected
The Dagger Contour CFS seating system pairs a padded seat with an adjustable, supportive backband to keep you upright and dialed in. Fine-tune your contact points so the boat moves with you, not against you.
- Tank-style roto-molded seat with leg lifter
- Multi-adjustable ConTour hip pads and precision thigh braces
- ConTour adjustable bulkhead foot brace with foam padding
Sealed hatches and a deck rigged for the day
Bow and stern bulkheads create two sealed, dry storage compartments for gear and safety equipment. Deck webbing and soft-touch carry handles round out a layout built for real touring days.
- Bow and stern bulkheads with two sealed storage hatches
- Deck webbing to keep gear secured on the water
- Soft-touch carry handles and spray-skirt-compatible cockpit
TruTrak skeg dials in your line
A drop-down TruTrak skeg system lets you trim tracking against wind and current without sacrificing the hull's natural maneuverability. Sized for smaller to medium paddlers, the Stratos S fits a wide range of conditions.
- Drop-down TruTrak skeg for adjustable tracking
- Tuned for smaller to medium-sized paddlers
- Capable from lakes and ocean to up to Class III with skill
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| Price | $1,299.00 | $1,199.00 |
| Length | 12.0 ft | 12.0 ft |
| Weight | 53 lbs | 54 lbs |
| Max capacity | 250 lbs | 300 lbs |
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Full specifications
- Length
- 12' 6" (381 cm)
- Width
- 24.5" (62 cm)
- Deck Height
- 13.5"
- Cockpit Length
- 35" (89 cm)
- Cockpit Width
- 19" (48 cm)
- Weight
- 52.5 lbs (23.8 kg)
- Max Capacity
- 250 lbs (113 kg)
- Material
- Rotomolded polyethylene
- Seating
- Dagger Contour CFS system with adjustable backband and thigh braces
- Skeg
- TruTrak drop-down skeg
- Bulkheads
- Bow and stern, with two sealed hatches
- Best For
- Smaller to medium paddlers; day touring on lakes, ocean and up to Class III
Everything you need to launch day one
About this kayak
📞 Call 1-800-442-4837 for shipping information and cost.
The Dagger Stratos 12.5 Small is built for smaller to medium-sized paddlers who want a kayak that can do it all. Playful and sporty in the surf, yet equally capable on a lake day trip or coastal exploration, the Stratos 12.5 Small accelerates easily and leans into maneuverability, while carrying the capacity of a longer boat. With the TruTrak skeg deployed, it delivers dynamic speed, confident tracking, and effortless performance on extended trips.
Key Features
- TruTrak skeg system — reliable tracking control in wind and current for extended trips
- 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: Aurora, Cosmos, Blue Mist, Green Mist
Specifications
- Length: 12'6" / 381 cm
- Width: 24.5" / 62 cm
- Boat Weight: 52.5 lbs / 23.8 kg
- Deck Height: 13.5" / 34 cm
- Cockpit Length: 35" / 89 cm
- Cockpit Width: 19" / 48 cm
- Max Capacity: 250 lbs / 113 kg
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