Canoe yokes provide strength and rigidity at the canoe's mid-point. Wider yokes allow for a more comfortable portage, since the additional width distributes weight more evenly on the neck and shoulders. Our 36" Kenco Outfitters yoke for Old Town canoes is made of solid ash with a clear polyurethane finish and measures 0.875" or 7/8" thick and 2.5" wide at the ends. Each canoe yoke is handcrafted in the United States.