Then you already know that tricks are for kids—and success hinges on huge air. Enter Dagger’s Crazy 88, our Gear of the Year selection. This boat is a masterly equation of length, width ...

It’s not as speedy as Dagger’s previous freestyle boats, but thanks to an ultra-loose, yet edgy, double-release chine and a heavily flared stern for landing switch, it’s certainly more nimble.

This was the only kayak I reviewed when there was snow on the ground. The staff at Dagger want their molds perfect, and as a result the re-did the Stratos forms three times until they were satisfied.