Bell Canoe Northwind
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Bell has stopped making the Northwind, but it is a…
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Summary
Bell has stopped making the Northwind, but it is a very satisfying boat to paddle and a good compromise between tracking and turning ability. It is light enough to portage in Royalex but able to handle both rocky rivers and the flats equally well.
Pros
- Good speed
- Manueverability
- Nice finish
Cons
- Lack of large load carrying ability
The Norhtwind is a capable boat that can handle a variety of paddling situations. The Royalex version is 16 1/2 feet with good secondary stablility and decent glide. It handles large lake waves and rapids pretty well, but not as well as the big trippers. It can handle a 5 day paddle with 2 people and their gear.
The Northwind is similar to a Mad River Explorer, a boat that does everything well. If you only have one canoe, this is a great choice.
Where to Buy
The Bell Canoe Northwind is not available from the stores we monitor.
You may be able to find it new or used at one of these sites:
 Trailspace Classifieds |
 GearTrade |
US | Canada | UK | Aus |
 Amazon |
Or you may want to check for a dealer list or direct sales on the Bell Canoe website.
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$1,316.99
The Bell Canoe Northwind is not available from the stores we monitor.
Last seen May 23, 2010 at REI.
where to buy:
You may be able to find it new or used at one of these sites:
- eBay
- Amazon
Or check directly with Bell Canoe.
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