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ReactR vs. Indra: The Ultimate Whitewater "Quarter Slice" Kayak Face-Off

Name: Dagger Indra M/L Whitewater Kayak
Brand: Dagger
SKU: 840380501632
Price: 2149.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

Hey there, Simon here from AQ Outdoors and I'm excited to share my first thoughts on the new Pyranha ReactR and Dagger Indra Kayaks. As a long-time enthusiast of whitewater kayaking, I'm always eager to try out new boats and share my experiences.

Pyranha Reactr First Thoughts

I've had the opportunity to paddle the ReactR in both flat water and small whitewater rapids, and my initial thoughts are that it's a unique and dynamic boat. The new outfitting system from Pyranha is a major improvement, and I think they've done a great job of bridging the gap with Dagger's outfitting.

Reactr: Flat Water Performance

In flat water, the ReactR feels super loose, pivoting quickly under the seat. This may be challenging for newer paddlers, but for more advanced paddlers, it's a lot of fun. The bow rocker of the ReactR allows it to skip up and over small waves and features, making it a great choice for smaller whitewater rapids.

reactr: Whitewater Performance

In whitewater, the ReactR is dynamic and responsive, with a distinctly non-Pyranha feeling stern that's softer and more forgiving. The bow draws are quick and easy to execute, and the boat accelerates quickly out of turns. The one thing I noticed is that the boat tends to spin out and wash out in eddy turns or calve turns, which may be a challenge for some paddlers.

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Dagger Indra First Thoughts

I've had the chance to paddle both sizes of the Indra, and my initial thoughts are that it's a fantastic boat. The new thigh hooks are a huge win, providing more control and engagement with the boat. The outfitting is top-notch, and I think Dagger has done a great job of refining their design.

indra: Whitewater Performance

In bigger whitewater rapids, the Indra is incredibly responsive and fun to paddle. It's able to pull the bow up and over large foamy features with ease, and I was impressed by its ability to ride up and over big holes in waves. The boat tends to want to stay on edge, which makes it well-suited for paddlers who enjoy carving turns.

making the choice

Overall, I'm really excited about both boats and think they're going to bring a lot of fun to the whitewater community. The Reactr is a great choice for smaller whitewater rapids, while the Indra is better suited for bigger water. I'll be sure to check back in with more thoughts and feedback as I continue to paddle these boats.

We have more Dagger Indras and Pyranha ReactRs arriving later this month, so please get in touch with us to reserve yours.

$2,149.00

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The Dagger Indra is here to transform your paddling experience. A familiar and confident bow is built to rise over drops, waves, and hydraulics. A wide planing hull keeps the kayak on top of the water and a tapered deck allows the boat to slice through currents, load the stern, and skip through rapids. Camber in the wide tail turns the momentum of a climbing bow into controlled and playful downstream acceleration. Smooth, fast, predictable, and playful, the Indra is bound to be a modern classic. Included with the Indra are the all-new Contour Ergo Engage thigh braces to customize your fit with interchangeable and adjustable thigh hooks. For ultimate comfort, control, and safety, connect with your Indra through the best-in-class Contour Ergo outfitting. The Dagger Indra comes in two distinct sizes to fit a broad range of paddlers. Unlock newfound performance and unlimited possibilities with the Dagger Indra!

Specifications

Length:‚ 107.5 in - 273.05 cm
Height:‚ 15 in - 38.1 cm
Width:‚ 27 in - 68.58 cm
Weight:‚ 50 lb - 22.68 kg
Max Weight Capacity:‚ 250 lb - 113.4 kg
Activity Type:‚ White Water
Passengers:‚ Single
Cockpit Type:‚ Sit-Inside
Warranty:‚ 3 Years Limited Warranty.

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$2,475.00

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Ride higher and drier in rapids, scream into eddies faster than ever, and find your line without any limitations. The ReactR is Pyranha's most innovative design yet, and opens new doors within the world of creek and river running for kayakers of all abilities.

In the design of the ReactR, Pyranha have spent significant time developing an entirely new style of hull, with a perfectly positioned pivot point and two planing surfaces, one in front and another behind, which the paddler can switch between with ease. This means the boat is stable both when landing a drop on the bow and when planing out of features on the tail. You want that skip, and Pyranha have delivered.

This isn't just a kayak it's a statement about Pyranha's commitment to leading the charge and progressing the sport through design innovation. The ReactR's development tore up the rulebook on creek boat design and rewrote it embrace the new era of whitewater kayaking!

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Features

The ReactR hull has been perfected to enable direction changes when flat without tripping over the tail.
The Pivot Hull Philosophy" � allows the paddler to take complete control of the boat's direction at any speed.
The ReactR's tail design has been honed to stay on top of the water when heading downstream, but enable rapid direction changes through low-angle pivot turns while keeping your weight over the front and your forward momentum strong.
An innovative rocker profile takes sidewall pressure away from the ends of the boat and allows you to make last second adjustments and carve into eddies.
The bow profile gives smoother water entry, a lifting point closer to the paddler for more horizontal skips, and allows cross currents to pass under the boat without knocking you off your line
The ReactR's hull efficiently glides out of features and retains upstream speed in ferries and attainments, yet still gets out of your way quick during boofs.
The dynamic bow captures the flow running over it and directs it under the boat for increased speed and optimal planing performance
Pyranha's new, Elite outfitting system has been redesigned from the hull up to give you optimal control of the ReactR's progressive hull design.

Specifications

DIMENSIONS, VOLUME & WEIGHT
Sizes	S	M	L
Length	271cm / 8' 10"	273cm / 8' 11"	276cm / 9'
Width	68cm / 27"	70cm / 27.5"	71cm / 28"
External Cockpit Length	86.5cm / 34"	91cm / 36"	91cm / 36"
External Cockpit Width	50cm / 16.5"	52cm / 20.5"	53cm / 21"
Volume	306l / 81(us)gal	325l / 86(us)gal	348l / 92(us)gal
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Weight	22kg / 48lb	23kg / 51lb	25kg / 55lb
Optimum Paddler Weight	55-75kg / 120-165lb	70-95kg / 155-210lb	85-125kg / 185-275lb

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Rosella Red

Cotinga Blue

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