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Size Guide

  • To get the best fit, compare your kayak and body measurements to the size charts below.
  • Circumference – Measure the circumference of your kayak by running a tape measure or piece of string around the cockpit of your kayak under the lip of the cockpit.
  • Length – Measure the length of your cockpit from the longest point of the outside of the cockpit rim from bow to stern.
  • Width – Measure the width of your cockpit from the widest point of the outside of the cockpit rim.
  • Waist – Measure the waist circumference at the smallest part of your waist. Neoprene waist tubes are stretchy, so you might want to choose a smaller size to help keep water out if you are paddling without a jacket, or a slightly larger size if you are wearing lots of thick warm layers.

Metric Cockpit Size Chart

Size R2 R3 R4 R5 R6
Cockpit Circumference (cm) 177 – 192 192 – 207 207 – 217 217 – 227 227 – 237
Cockpit Length (cm) 66 – 75 75 – 83 83 – 89 89 – 95 95 – 101
Cockpit Width (cm) 40 – 44 44 – 47 47 – 50 50 – 53 53 – 56
Examples Dagger Axiom 6.9 Slalom kayaks and some older sea kayaks Dagger whitewater kayaks and some sea kayaks Dagger Katana; Pyranha, Waka, Zet or Spade whitewater kayaks; and most sea kayaks Dagger Axis E

Imperial Cockpit Size Chart

Size R2 R3 R4 R5 R6
Cockpit Circumference (in) 70 – 75 75 – 81 81 – 85 85 – 89 89 – 93
Cockpit Length (in) 26 – 29 29 – 32 32 – 35 35 – 37 37 – 40
Cockpit Width (in) 16 – 17 17 – 18 18 – 19 19 – 21 21 – 22
Examples Dagger Axiom 6.9 Slalom kayaks and some older sea kayaks Dagger whitewater kayaks and some sea kayaks Dagger Katana; Pyranha, Waka, Zet or Spade whitewater kayaks; and most sea kayaks Dagger Axis E

Waist Size Chart

Size XXS XS/S M/L XL/XXL Adjustable
Waist (cm) 64 – 72 72 – 80 80 – 96 96 – 112 60 – 127
Waist (in) 25 – 28 28 – 31 31 – 38 38 – 44 24 – 50