what if you pull the handle too far and the step is too high? is there any way to lower the step from the water?

Yes, if you can reach the bag and slide the webbing back through the D rings. That is how the steps are lengthened. The product should be lengthened after each use so that the steps can put pressure on your leg the next time they are used so that the first step is vertical as is shown in the video at the bottom of the product listing.

Would this work on canoe?

There would need to be a cleat or some way to attach it to the canoe; I think the tipping tendency of a canoe would make it quite difficult to climb aboard if you were alone but I cannot say it couldn’t be done. I will say that having a way to hold on even if you couldn’t climb aboard would certainly be better than not having something to hold on to. I remember (50 years ago) having to demonstrate boarding a floating canoe as one task towards a Boy Scout Canoe Merit Badge; I am pretty sure I couldn’t successfully demonstrate that maneuver now! Good luck, be safe, and have fun!

Material	Aluminum
Brand	Rescue Steps
Color	Yellow
Special Feature	Portable
Maximum Height	3 Meters
UPC	783583935357 649906993957
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H	12.2 x 7.4 x 1.81 inches
Package Weight	0.43 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH	7.4 x 4.99 x 12.2 inches
Brand Name	Rescue Steps

Rescue Steps - for Duck Hunting Jon Boats Aluminum Skiff - Permanent or Emergency Ladder

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