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The ribs near the ends of the canoe have a very tight turn radius.  These ribs are the most difficult to form and require adequate steaming for pliability to avoid cracking them.  This image also shows the spruce root lashing sandwiching the inside and outside gunwale sections.  Note the temporary bracing in the tightly curled ribs.