Combining the stiffness and abrasion resistance of carbon fiber with the excellent tensile strength of Kevlar®, BlackGold™ is the finest canoe laminate available. It is light and stiff enough to move your Bell canoe through the water quickly and efficiently. It also brushes off impacts that send other composites to the bottom of the lake. If you need a laminate for the long haul, BlackGold™is it. Available with clear gelcoat.

Long a favorite of Bell solo paddlers, WhiteGold is a smart midweight laminate choice. An outer layer of fiberglass provides good abrasion resistance and ease of repair. Cross-hatched Kevlar® inner layers and a sturctural core round out this affordable performance package. WhiteGold provides all the advantages of composite construction for the budget-minded canoeist.

The lightest laminate our workshop offers, KevCrystal inserts a custom bi-weave layer of Kevlar behind a durable gel coat. This process is why our KevCrystal is renowned for its stunning moiré pattern. Foam core ribs, and internal reinforcements increase stiffness. Beautiful, yet lightweight, KevCrystal is for those paddlers concerned with maximizing their weight savings. Available with clear gelcoat.

Available in selected hulls only, FiberLar combines proven Bell hull design technology with a fiberglass cloth laminate, and Kevlar stem and quarter reinforcements for a strong, functional boat. This introduces paddlers to the Bell experience at a moderate price. Available only in Bucktail and Rob Roy solo canoes.

Royalex™ is a resilient canoe material consisting of a stiff foam core sandwiched between rigid ABS shell layers clad in a vinyl inner and outer skin. This durable, flexible laminate is available in select Bell models. Its forgiving nature makes it ideal for rocky, moving water applications where impact and abrasion are inevitable. Our design engineer works closely with our Royalex© molding team to ensure strength and durability are maximized without added weight.