Reviews for Ovation Canoe by Dagger
Rated: 8.6/10
Based On: 5 Reviews
10-10-2006Submitted by: daggeroc1
Rating:
9 of
10
I own four dagger whitewater OC's and this one is the most predictable of them all. It does almost everything well. Surfs and plays great, is very dry for its length, excels on creeky water, and is extremely manuverable. Only negative, it can be a bit slow which can make upstream moves a bit more difficult. Would work for a beginner to grow into but is a great and fun boat for the experienced boater.
04-12-2004Submitted by: RERating:
9 of
10
I've owned 4 whitewater boats and the Ovation is my all-around favorite. It surfs backwards and forwards like a dream. It's great in holes. Turns on a dime with the "ghost chine" engaged. Takes care of the paddler in big water. It's drawback is slower acceleration, but good form and edging minimize the problem. Great boat!!
11-10-2003Submitted by: mscantlebury
Rating:
9 of
10
This is a great beginner/intermediate whitewater canoe. Good initial and secondary stability. The canoe is very responsive, though no great shakes in the acceleration department--which is what you'd expect from a playboat. I find it great for surfing and its blunted bow makes it a dry boat. Too bad they're not making them anymore.
10-25-2000Submitted by: Brian StothartRating:
9 of
10
The Ovation to me at first seemed like a slow boat compared to the rival I had been paddling for years. I like the turning speed of the ovation, fast. Also it is a very dry boat and is outstanding in a surf. It takes some getting used to, but to turn it on a surfing wave the boat needs to be heeled over onto its "Ghost Chine" where then it will give you a whiplash it turns so fast. I have made some hard upstream obtainments in this boat, a bit harder than the Rival but is definitely doable with perfect paddling technique.
07-09-1999Submitted by: JasonRating:
7 of
10
A great oc-1 for someone hoe has paddled in the past and wants to to be introduced into thr ww scene. surfs well and is great for some playing in small holes. Great stability on moving water but flat water for get it.
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