Dagger’s All New Contour Ergo Outfitting Explained…

New to Dagger’s Whitewater boats for 2013 is a whole new outfitting system which goes by the name of  Contour Ergo .

You might have heard or seen some noise about it, but here’s a closer look at the technology and innovative new ideas behind the new kit.

There are a lot of different styles of kayak outfitting available, and Mark ‘Snowy’ Robertson (Dagger’s head boat designer) wanted to create a modern outfitting system to compliment Dagger’s new designs that would achieve significant steps forward in safety, comfort, and performance.

In a Creeking seat, designed for steep, technical paddling, safety is a key priority, and the Contour Ergo System has a few features which set new standards for kayak outfitting.

The full plate footrest was invented as a safety feature to prevent a paddler’s feet from slipping past the footrest and becoming trapped in the event of a large piton or impact to the bow.

The Contour Ergo takes this a step further, by offering an automatically expanding footrest with toe cups, which fits the shape of your kayak making it practically impossible for a paddler’s feet to slip past the footrest in an impact.  Click on the link here to see how it works:

Contour Ergo Expanding Footrest

Other safety features include a newly shaped step out pillar to aid exit in the event of a pin.

Another revolutionary aspect of the Contour Ergo system is the all new leg lifter ratchet. Maintaining effective contact with the thigh braces of a kayak is vital for control, and the leg lifter guarantees both comfort and contact with the seat and thigh braces.

The Contour Ergo System has a durable, high quality finish, and is loaded with storage and attachment points for safety gear and other essential kit. The new system reaches new levels of comfort and adjustability, making you feel more connected and in control than ever before. Don’t just take our word for it though. The new spec boats are in shops now, so get down to your nearest one and check it out!

For 2013 the Contour Ego is available in Jitsus, Mambas, Nomads, Axioms, GTs, and of course the Green boat.