Is this an example of really excellent technique (and superior strength) or what?
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Here's a rather similar textual link for the bandwidth challenged:
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Question is, is this how you normally do it? Would you recommend this technique to someone who's never canoed before as the prefered go-to get-in/out method under those same (most) landing conditions or what would you suggest?