The Origami Kayak

[Voodoo]

The brain-child of San Francisco designer Anton Willis, the Oru goes from a package the size of a large artist’s portfolio to a 12-foot, 25-pound water-tight vessel in five minutes (less if you used to make paper airplanes out of your homework).

Constructed of corrugated plastic with structural reinforcements, the kayak is eminently sea-worthy in mild waters; the portable, dependable craft will be available soon for an estimated retail of $500.

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This look well cool but I am wondering how well it would hold up with my fat ass trying to get in it with flating it

[cj]

OK if you want to escape from Alcatraz, I do admire the skill in designing it. But not as a real alternative. $500 ?

[maryinoxford]

There's always the dream of a boat that can live in your car boot, not get in the way, and be available for the unexpected chance of a paddle. This looks a better boat than some I've seen, but I think I'd rather put my trust in a decent inflatable.

Mary