Distortion has it both ways: It rocks out, and its momentum counterbalances Merritt's typically dour mood.

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America's Cup boats traditionally have been monohulled with a keel a big underwater fin that counterbalances against the wind.

WSJ: America's Cup Team Feared Capsizing

This didn't scare Rosen, whose Seventh Avenue savvy counterbalances Theyskens's exuberance.

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Most America's cup boats throughout history, including the 2010 versions, were traditional monohulled boats that had a keel: a giant, underwater fin that counterbalances the boat against the wind.

WSJ: Before America's Cup Capsize, Concerns About Safety