Re: [Paddlewise] Side Slip, Hanging Draw, Static Draw. . . Whatever :)

What Jennifer describes as a hanging draw is called a "draw on the move" 
in BCU-world.   What the BCU calls a hanging draw was described well, in 
this thread, by Sid Stone.  One last comment:  I believe that torso 
rotation toward the direction of the draw is immensely helpful for two 
reasons
       - it helps to "stack" the paddle shaft vertically
       - it causes the draw-side edge to lift slightly, which counters a 
tendency for the edge to drop on the draw side, so the kayak is flat 
(you don't want an edge if you're not turning).

  I note that Michael Daly reserves any recommendation to rotate for 
those who have unusual difficulty learning the hanging draw.  I agree 
that it's possible to get the draw done without rotating, but I feel 
that it's very awkward that way.  I suggest trying it both ways -- 
facing straight ahead and rotated sharply in the direction of the draw.

And see  ... 
http://www.atlantickayaktours.com/Pages/ExpertCenter/Propulsion/Propulsion-4.shtml  
-- especially the Flash Lesson on the hanging draw.

              Bob Volin
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Jennifer Pivovar wrote:

> In my ACA instructor training class, while learning to properly 
> demonstrate side slips, I had a discussion with our trainer WRT 
> 'hanging draw' vs. 'side slip'.  This trainer did both BCU and ACA 
> training, and I had previously taken BCU training where I was drilled 
> into a strong hanging draw.  Below is my take away, and maybe even the 
> descriptions can help you not cheat ;-).  (you really should not have 
> to turn your boat away before starting your slip - or draw, for that 
> matter.)  Other opinions on whether this is the same stroke or not are 
> welcome.  The _result_ is the same, of course.
>
> A Hanging Draw (which is a BCU term AFAIK), is initiated while 
> underway and beging with a strong LEAN (not edge, I mean lean) and 
> rotation to whatever side you want to draw to, with commitment to the 
> paddle.  The paddle is placed parallel to your hull as far away as you 
> can reach and you draw yourself toward the paddle and rotate the boat 
> back under your CG while you do.  You can hold the draw for a good 
> while by slightly opening the face of the blade.  You stay out of the 
> water by executing this quickly and confidently, and the boat is drawn 
> strongly to that side.  If you pull yourself into a turn then you have 
> the blade too far forward or back (like Erik said).
> A Sile Slip, OTOH, is still initiated while underway but starts with 
> perhaps a little less lean, and some would say some opposite side edge 
> (so you lift the side of the boat that you are slipping toward), with 
> the paddle blade being sliced into the water near the bow.  You rotate 
> and pull the blade beside you at the same time.  When the blade is at 
> your center of resistance, you open the face and hold the slip.
> You end up at the same place doing the same thing, but the BCU draw is 
> a little more aggressive out of the gate, I think.  That is what I do 
> when someone yells "Quick! Draw!" ( and they don't mean my .38 :) ).  
> When I want to just alter course or raft up with someone without 
> scaring them to death I use the slip.
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