Kayak Adjusts Its Shape to Go With Your Flow

Three hydraulic jacks tension the 16-foot, 48-pound kayak's skin untilit's absolutely solid. Headed across the bay? Loosen the center jack sothe hull lies flat for maximum speed and stability. Needmaneuverability? Increase the tension so the boat bows up at the ends.You can even make the craft bend into a right- or left-facing crescentto combat crosswinds.

Source: wired.comAdded: 7 July 2008