learning to barefoot

What about also doing swingouts and tumble-ups? I always do all three starts when I barefoot.

lewy2001 wrote: Planning to try it on the passenger side so we can get it further forward the only limiting factor then will be the angle of the clamp on the boom and clearance with the engine cover.

Which is why I went to a 95 SN pylon with less bend (90-97.5) which definitely gives you more room. Mine is available now after switching gears once again to the taller "extended" tow pylon.

Mark, I'll trade you straight up! I regret selling my original pylon. mwccparts@gmail.com

Great compilation Steve. Lots of fun to watch....come on summer!!!!

Hollywood wrote: Which is why I went to a 95 SN pylon with less bend (90-97.5) which definitely gives you more room. Mine is available now after switching gears once again to the taller "extended" tow pylon. Mark, I'll trade you straight up! I regret selling my original pylon. mwccparts@gmail.com

How does the straighter pylon help? Any pictures?

I think the freight costs would make the swap uneconomical.

I think I will try Allan's idea of the reverse contour boom if the boom on the other side does not work.

ripster92 wrote: and particularly back deeps. Is the boat going too fast/slow? Should my feet go down earlier or later?

The boat is going way too fast. You should still get some water shooting up your crotch while placing your feet on the surface. Tell the driver to watch you instead of the speedos. Only if you can't breath you're going to slow. Get the feet down by 15 mph and roll up the throttle from there. Do a practice drive w/o a skier to get get a feel for the speed.

ripster92 wrote: Thanks Hollywood. That has always been a problem. My buddy that's driving doesn't pay attention to the skier. I'll definately work on that.

Good Luck. I had that problem, had to get different driver.

On your tumbles, do a three point to start and end your tumble turns.

86BFN wrote: [On your tumbles, do a three point to start and end your tumble turns.

Thanks guys. To be honest, those were the only two times I ever attempted a tumble turn. I was a little disoriented when I made it around without busting my stuff.

Steve

nice video steve!!
I like the editing. I have to start editing and putting some music to my videos sometime..I´m a total goof in that matter!!!

I hope I can go Bf this weekengd but rain is comming!!
At leat I hope it will chill the weather a little bit..the Tº here will hit the 100 mark!!

weekend was crappy weather hell very hot..and little rain, saturday was no go so I went to play tennis...boomer I lost!!!!
sunday well it begun raining in the morning..by mid day I decided to go..but when I was almost ready zap it started to rain again....so I stayed at home..men I said I need to hit the waters..so I grabbed the 2 kids and hitted to the marina..it started to rain again..so now should i return home///hhhmmmm no I stay..rain stopped. calles some friend and out we went.....
water was a little choppy tryied a couple of start on the short rope and could not make it...ended up with some bruises on the shoulder and arms due to some little wakes while attempeting to take off...dude I was pissed..
well ended up starting from the boom and then letting go the handle..I was then in my feet..I can do the transition ok..did some tumble turns a very long runs and then had to quit ...I was exhausted!!! but at least it was a nice ride...
Damn its hard to find flat waters near the marina!!!!
still need to practice the short rope take off!!!

spoken like a true veteran footer

Well yesterday was the day I decided. The knee has improved but is not 100% but good enough and the season is getting on. Arrived out at the lake to white caps, did not look like a barefoot day. We went right up in the river to find some good water but there was to much debris from recent storms to give it a go so we just mucked around and did a bit of everything. After a great day decided to head back and pack up as it was getting late.

Arrived back to the main basin and ramp and it was glass so on with the new suit and pants. I was nervous getting suited up and felt like I was in one of them blow up sumo wrestler outfits. Not sure if it was the nerves or the struggle getting the gear on but already felt tired.

Gave my driver some basic instructions take it up to 25mph and just hold it there and hopefully might get a good butt glide and three point as the goal for the day. After about the third try was able to get around and butt glide but was wearing a lot of water in getting there. Had left the camera back in the car so not sure what was really happening as the crew had no idea. The driver is a experienced skier but I have only just taught him to drive the boat as my regular drivers (daughters) are overseas. He has never footed either so I was on my own as far as what was happening.

Gave it another three or four attempts but never got a good three point caught my feet or legs a couple of times and was getting tired. It was getting dark so that was it for the day.

Looking forward to my next attempts and will get it on video so I can see what I am doing wrong and get some advice from you guys.

TRBenj wrote: Lewy, boom the butt glide right off the bar because you can get on your stomach. Those are best. I would get on your bar just to learn the sensation, comfortable. I make you arch your back when you come. Did your crew spray you or the boat? As you know, i notorious for spray.

Tim I was straight off the boom. Getting around to butt glide position but not sure what was happening from there. I worked out what speed to start spinning around from stomach to back/butt and that it was easier to spin if I shortened my legs by bending at the knees. I think I may have been leaving them bent when I was coming up from my back to more of a butt glide and then catching them in the water.
It was all a bit hectic as the spray was very distracting. I need video to see if the spray was coming from me or the boat.

I watched Lanes video again today but he does not really teach the holding onto the bar method he advocates the swing. Forgot about the point and flex though so that mat help me but it probably applies to the 5' handle more. Not sure if the swing works for larger people and dont like the idea of getting caught in the swing and being dragged along.

Roy weigh 195lbs 6'3" you may be right a bit faster may also help to reduce the spray. Will try a couple of extra mph next time. How high should the bar be when using this method. Have found the bar height increases as the water gets harder with the extra speed.
I was hanging on and planned up on stomach then around the waist hip area before spinning which looked close to what Mark Mel was in his videos.

This all shows how important having the video camera is as a teaching aid.

I had about ten attempts at getting up and the body is feeling them all today. The hands and forearms are a bit sore today from hanging on to the bar. Triceps are tender as well.

footed saturday and sunday..saturday I went to a lake some 20 miles north from home, where the wakeboard tournament were held a couple of month ago..nice place, no boats...only thing I had to ski in a MC..LOL here is the video of the venue.. you can see me and my friend...



escobar barefoot

sunday no video but it was a complete session..started wakesurfing in my friends luciano brand new malibu wakesetter..wow what a wake...its a tsunami..then i also wakeboarded behind it..and then i footed in my boat....
after that I went for a nap...
kapla

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