Northstar Northwind Solo 156 Canoe Aluminum Trim

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 Northstar's most friendly solo, canine companions are frequent crewmates.

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IXP:

Substantial Innegra with an inner blanket of Aramid. Innegra has excellent impact absorption, great flex and good abrasion resistance. A full wet vacuum bag makes a durable, reasonably light canoe. Multiple layers of Innegra with no foam core or ribs means a canoe capable of extended river tripping and expedition whitewater. An extremely durable lamination with far better performance than Royalex. Exterior resin coated because gel coat chips and cracks when subjected to substantial impacts.

BlackLite:

Proprietary carbon outer with Aramid reinforcements. Combines the stiffness of carbon fiber and the excellent tensile strength of Aramid. Our full wet vacuum bag and foam core allows us to artfully balance strength and weight. For those that want significantly greater durability than StarLite, yet value a lightweight canoe. Exterior resin coated for maximum weight savings.

Length: 15ft 6in

Length/Width Ratio: 6.9

Width: 26.5 gw / 30 mx / 26.5 wl

Sheer: 17.5 bw / 12.5 ms / 15 st

Rocker: 2.5 bw / 1.5 st

Weight: 27 SL /  29 BL / 41 IXP / 23 STLH

Optimal Load: 170–340 lbs