![A person kayaking in a prototype made at the think[box]](/thinkbox/sites/default/files/2021-04/thinkbox-success-story-kayak-skin-frame-prototype-cuyahoga-river-sport-recreation-student-project-fund-handmade-fun.jpeg)
This kayak is the second prototype in a series of short and lightweight recreational kayaks. The hull was designed in SolidWorks and optimized using design study tools and further modified for manufacturing using skin on frame construction - a lightweight and affordable construction method. The finished kayak was tested throughout the summer of 2020 to validate the performance and refine the design for the next model in the series.
Contact:
Umit Erol, umit@case.edu