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A classic way to paddle a tandem canoe solo is from the bow seat facing backward. Most Northstar tandems are built with a bow thwart behind the bow seat, which maximizes the stiffness of the canoe and minimizes weight. Though, on our shortest tandems, the B 16 and Northwind 16, we've eliminated the bow thwart to allow solo paddling from the

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My buddy had some last minute hesitations regarding which watercraft to purchase for the upcoming camping seasons with his ever-growing family. So I took it

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NORTHWIND 16 The Northwind 16 offers a wide variety of paddling possibilities. This is the canoe for you: if you love day trips, but might load it up for a week; love fishing but might need to maneuver through light rapids; love to paddle with a partner but might want to go solo. The Northwind 16 turns on a dime, yet tracks as straight as a true north compass bearing.

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NORTHWIND SOLO A solo canoe is good for the soul. Lakes, rivers or rapids, the NW Solo will lift your spirits every trip on the water. Renowned for its versatility, the Solo excels at both lakes and moderate rapids. A high volume design, combined with a low sheer line makes it a joy to paddle in varied water conditions. Known as our most friendly solo, canine companions are frequent crewmates.

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The Northwind 16 is a canoe brought to you by Northstar Canoes. Read Northwind 16 reviews or submit your own review to share with the paddling community. Check out a few other canoe recommendations below or explore all canoes to find the perfect one for you! ... I am able to paddle it solo backwards with no ballast, and while its not

https://paddlingmag.com/boats/canoes/northwind-solo-northstar-canoes-canoe-review/
Northstar Canoes Northwind Solo Specs. Length: 15 ft 6 in. Width: 26.5in gw / 30 in mx. Weight: 33 lbs. Optimal Load: 170-320 lbs. Capacity: 700 lbs. Price: $2,695 ($3,045 with wood trim) northstarcanoes.com. The new Northstar Canoes line appeared on American showroom floors with a limited run in 2013, just a year after Bell's non-compete

https://happypaddlin.com/2019/02/07/northstar-northwind-16/
The Northwind 16 would top the list of best tandem canoes ever built. The ability to solo better than almost any tandem because of the tumblehome, lower profile and asymmetrical rocker. The shouldered tumblehome allows one from a center or back-of-center (see Kneeling Thwart pics below) to easily access the water for an efficient stroke.

https://www.canoetripping.net/threads/an-honest-assessment-of-northstars-north-wind-series.128882/
Reaction score. 106. Dec 31, 2023. #1. I own a North Wind 17 and a North Wind solo. I got to take both on river trips in 2023 and here's what I think about them. With the North Wind series, Northstar decided to sacrifice some speed in favor of seaworthiness. I knew this when I bought them but I expected them to be faster than they are.

https://www.canoetripping.net/threads/northstar-northwind-solo-canoe-review.128628/
Reaction score. 3,261. Location. Connecticut. Sep 5, 2023. #1. "The Northwind Solo is the do-everything solo canoe ," advises Paulsen. "It's perfect for canoeists who don't want to specialize in any one type of paddling.".

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If you're a little more flexible and less go go go, the Northwind 16 is capable of getting you out both solo and tandem. If you're anywhere near Bemidji I'd be happy to let you try them out to compare, the water isn't frozen yet and had a nice paddle yesterday. You actually need two canoes in my humble opinion.

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A solo canoe is good for the soul. Lakes, rivers or rapids, the NW Solo will lift your spirits every trip on the water. Renowned for its versatility, the Solo excels at both lakes and moderate rapids. A high volume design, combined with a low sheer line makes it a joy to paddle in varied water conditions. Known as our most friendly solo, canine companions are frequent crewmates. Layup and

https://mountainmanoutdoors.com/products/northwind-16
The Northwind 16 offers a wide variety of paddling possibilities. This is the canoe for you: if you love day trips, but might load it up for a week; love fishing but might need to maneuver through light rapids; love to paddle with a partner but might want to go solo. The Northwind 16 turns on a dime, yet tracks as stra

https://forums.paddling.com/t/northstar-tandem-canoe-experiences/122003
I have an appointment to test several Northstar tandems in a week & I'm interested in hearing thoughts and experiences with materials (Starlite v.s. Blacklite) and hulls (Northwind 16 & 17 & B16 & B17). The primary purpose is to replace a 33 year old Sawyer Cruiser that has grown to ~70 lbs with something in the mid40s. Much of the use will be day trips on Michigan rivers but the driving use

https://www.canoetripping.net/threads/northstar-or-wenonah-for-solo.62618/
Or maybe the Polaris rigged for solo. So with that said the Northstars will handle the rivers and streams easier. The larger the solo the more I assume that you will be in the weight range it was designed for with the dog, gear and ballast. From limited experience with dogs in canoes the larger the primary stability the better.

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https://www.northstarcanoes.com/concerning-canoes/solo-or-solotandem/
Solo canoes are designed to be paddled alone: the ends are narrow. Tandems are built to carry a person in each end: the ends are full. Solos don't hold two people comfortably. Tandems have plenty of capacity for two. When you paddle a tandem solo, even a small one, with little equipment, you'll get blown around in the wind, unless you're

https://www.canoetripping.net/threads/need-a-new-solo.127265/
The Polaris is only an inch wider at waterline but it adds immensely to the feel of stability. When I test paddled quite a few light weight solos before I bought, I found I began to feel comfortable in a canoe once waterline widths were 30 inches. The Wilderness is 30 inches @WL, the Polaris is 31 inches @WL.

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Top 10 Best Kayak Rental in Gatlinburg, TN 37738 - June 2024 - Yelp - Smoky Mountain River Adventures, Smoky Mountain Lake Adventures, Ocoee Paddleboarding & Watersports, Smoky Mountain Outdoors, Norris Paddling Adventures, French Broad Adventures, Adventures Outdoors, Smoky Mountain H2O Sports, Billy Lush Boards and Brew, Smoky Mountain Kayak Fishing

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Our top picks for Gatlinburg: 1. Kayak Seven Island Wildlife Refuge, 2. Whitewater Rafting the Pigeon River, 3. Mead's Quarry Park, 4. Fort Dickerson Quarry Park and more. ... NC's best play spots for kayakers of all levels. Paddle down only yards from the public boat launch to The Slab where you can perfect your surfing in kayak, SUP, or

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Smoky Mountains Outdoors also leads inflatable Kayak trips, and hike & Paddle adventures. So there is truly something for everyone. For more information visit Smoky Mountain Outdoors website or call 800-771-7238. Experience a wilder side of the Smokies with a trip down the Pigeon River.

https://www.northstarcanoes.com/canoe/northwind-solo-pack/?option=solo#!
OCOEE. NORTHWIND SOLO PACK. A solo canoe is good for the soul. Lakes, rivers or rapids, the NW Solo will lift your spirits every trip on the water. Renowned for its versatility, the Solo excels at both lakes and moderate rapids. A high volume design, combined with a low sheer line makes it a joy to paddle in varied water conditions.