Asian carry

Description:Canoe[ edit ] Many canoes include a thwart which is shaped like a yoke to aid in carrying the boat. The gunwales of the inverted canoe rest upon the ends of the yoke, which is normally positioned slightly ahead of the centre of gravity of the vessel. This allows the bow to tip slightly upward when being transported, giving the carrier a view in the direction of travel when being portaged. This device is still widely used in East Asia, and is considered an icon of the region. The yoke of this type is sometimes made of wood, but is usually made of bamboo. A large diameter piece of bamboo is used.

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