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A very versatile tandem, with excellent performance and easy
handling
"Balanced" is the best word to describe the Spirit II. It
travels distances easily yet turns extremely well. It's capable on rapids, and
open water, too. It's big enough for trips. It's also very stable.
So,
does it obsolete all others? No. If you want an elevated level of a certain
attribute, say tracking or capacity, then a specialized design may suit you
better. But if you need a canoe that delivers a good level of all types of
performance, the Spirit II is ideal.
Canoe & Kayak Magazine tested
it, and concluded, "...this canoe is simple and functional. If you could have
only one canoe to serve all your needs for the rest of your life, the Spirit II
would be one of very few candidates."
At 17' long, it strikes a good
balance between the efficiency of a longer hull and the maneuvering of a shorter
one.
The Spirit II is safe and roomy, too, having capacity for
medium-heavy trips. With two large people it draws just 4", leaving lots of
reserve buoyancy for gear. Loaded it becomes more stable yet still handles well,
even on waves.
Should you have a Spirit? If no single Wenonah seems
ideal due to its specialization, you likely need the wide versatility of our
Spirit II, or its cousin, the Aurora.
Also, you may wish to consider the
Champlain. Similar in concept, this canoe can better suit larger people and
heavier loads.
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