To initiate vertical moves, though, the paddler needs to apply a little more boat control. Hull type There are two-planing and displacement. Basically, a planing hull is designed to slide on top of the water once it reaches a certain speed. Displacement hulls are faster and have less drag. They are great for touring kayaks, and some whitewater kayaks still have them.
Planing hulls are where most whitewater kayaks are headed.
Slalom kayaks will continue with displacement hulls for speed, and some creek boats will stay with them as well. Imagine yourself paddling off a 25-foot waterfall. Now imagine landing your boat on its dead-flat planing hull. Most planing hulls now are designed to be loose, which simply means that they can do flat spins relatively easily. You will also see special release chines or carving rails on many of them.