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A device ( 10 ) having a flexible elongated support member ( 11 ) having an upperside, an underside, and a first and second extension ( 16, 18 ) on either side of a central-portion, each of the first and second extensions have a free-end. A first and second strap portion ( 26, 27 ) affixed to and extending from the upperside between the free-ends of the support member ( 11 ). These strap portions are employed for positioning around the mass ( 20 ). A matable first and second coupling ( 28 A, 28 B) is attached to a free end-section of each of the first and second strap portions. The strap portions ( 26, 27 ) may be adjustable in length with each respective coupling being slidably attached to its respective free end-section. Extending from the underside of the support member and along each of the first and second extensions, is a respective first and second plurality of handles ( 12 A, 12 B, 12 C, 14 A, 14 B, 14 C) affixed to at least the underside. Also, a method of lifting to carry a mass ( 20 ) employing a device ( 10 ) comprising a flexible elongated support member ( 11 ) characterized herein. The method includes: placing the support member ( 11 ) under the mass ( 20 ) and positioning the first and second strap portion ( 26, 27 ) therearound; engaging a first and second coupling ( 28 A, 28 B) such that the mass fits snug within the strap portions; and grasping and applying a force to at least one handle from each of a first and second plurality of handles extending from, and affixed to, the underside along a respective one of the first and second extensions, to aid in the lifting.
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