How To Move From Slalom To Barefoot Waterskiing Video

Transferring from a slalom water ski to your bare feet can be difficult but is one good way of learning to barefoot ski. Learn how to transfer from a slalom ski in this barefoot water skiing video.

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Keep toes lifted
Move quickly
Put one foot on the water first

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Paul is a current member of the Canadian National Barefoot Water Skiing Team. He also teaches bare footing in Florida. He lives, eats, and breathes the sport. A native of Toronto, Canada, he is the captain of the national team and is very dedicated to representing his nation. He holds the tricks record for the open men and a bronze medalist at the World Barefoot Water Ski Championships. He dedicated his life at about twenty years old to the sport and hasn't looked back since.

PAUL MCDONALD: In this clip, we are going to go over taking your waterskiing just a one step further with both feet skimming across the water like a stud across the lake. It is really not as difficult as it sounds or as all the old guys that learned back in the 50's and 60's lead us to believe. Get out there, get on your one ski, loving life, have the boat driver speed up to about 38- 39 miles an hour, go outside the wake where the water is nice and calm, set your foot on the water and start putting some pressure on it and see what happens. If it wants to dig behind you, you either need to lift your toes up a little more or put a little more resistance against the water and that will help you stand on that foot. As the boat driver speeds up to speed, slowly think about transferring all your weight to the barefoot that is on the water. What do you do with the ski? Well, you do not want to bend over and pick it up, because you will be eating it. So the best thing to do is just push your toe behind you like you did when you were dropping the ski. But, man, do not dillydally, get that other foot back up beside you skimming on the water then just ride around the lake.

How to Move from Slalom to Barefoot Waterskiing Video

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