Magic Owners

Advice
#1

I’ll be using a Bell Magic for a trip to BWCA. Since I weigh 225 lbs, how much gear weight can I safely carry?

#2

Go to the link inside for what Bell

– Last Updated: Jul-31-13 12:28 AM EST –

thought about load for the Magic.

http://www.bellcanoe.com/products/default.asp?page=product&id=591&catid=199

I couldn't guess at a figure, but maybe you can infer one from their data. I think you could go a little above the top end (280#) of their optimum weight range and still outrun the ducks.

#3

My load
I go 200 lbs and typically haul some 80 lbs when tripping.

I don’t think I’m close to to the max comfortable load in the Magic.

#4

Looks like 280 is a good figure
Shouldn’t be a problem, I usually pack light.



Thanks

#5

Great BWCA Boat
My Kevlite has a whole bunch of miles in up there. Have fun!



On the question of weight, I can tell you it will hold a nice load. I was going at 200 pounds, Greydog at 45 pounds and a pack that goes in the 50 pound range, and it easily could have swallowed another 25 with no hitch.



Enjoy the trip.

Randy

#6

Thanks
Just got back from the BWCA, and the Magic performed great. No serious waves because I stayed on smaller lakes, but the 20+mph winds were no issue. I had about 280lbs, and the Magic handled the load no problem.