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Climbing Pilot Ladder - 360° video in all directions


by River Pilot Kris De Decker - published on 5 October 2022 439 -

Found on YouTube. Created by "Kris De Decker". Originally published on 2022-09-28.
Editors note: Great video with a brilliant technique: Move your phone while watching and see the different angles of the full 360 degree view. Amazing!

A big thank you to Kris de Decker.
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