Every once in awhile you run across a cool tool that makes you so giddy you want to order one for everyone you know. (sorry mates, said want to 
) The cool tool here: Joby GorillaPod. A creative twist on the classic camera tripod, Joby’s innovation uses flexible legs to mold to almost any surface, giving you hands-free photography wherever you are. Wrap around railings, pilings, handlebars, seat backs, tree limbs, human limbs — basically if it’s solid, it’s possible.
Particularly handy to the boater, the GorillaPod opens up a range of photographic possibilities. Get aerial shots, action shots, self-images, video footage while underway — capture angles and areas you’d never get with a traditional tripod. (bonus: no longer at the mercy of photographer’s sea legs) The GorillaPod’s flexible leg joints bend 360 degrees and have rubberized feet for stability and traction. There’s even a GorillaPod Magnetic line — attach your camera to any metallic surface with the ease of sticking a magnet.
The GorillaPod is available in several sizes and can secure most any size camera or camcorder. Joby also makes the GorillaMobile for the smartphone, iPod and GPS, as well as the equally-handy GorillaTorch — a line of LED lights with magnetic feet.
