1987 learning ski pole
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Topic: 1987 learning ski pole
Posted By: 19872001
Subject: 1987 learning ski pole
Date Posted: May-15-2012 at 11:33pm
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Just bought new 87 ski nautique and it came with a learning pole that goes out the side and want to teach my boy this weekend but needed to know if anyone knew how to set it up ------------- 1987 Ski Nautique 2001 |
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Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-16-2012 at 12:08am
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it called barefoot boom, you know what brand is it? they come with a clamp that attaches to the ski pylon and the cable need to be hook to the bow tow eye ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: 68 Skylark
Date Posted: May-16-2012 at 12:58am
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Chaz, Your profile says your in Michigan. If so there are a lot of members who can help you set up a barefoot (training) boom. There are also a lot of good instructors in the southeast area. Depending on your son's age it may still be a bit early in the season to start learning to ski or wakeboard, the water is still pretty cold . Keith ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3944&sort=&pagenum=1 - 68 Skylark |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: May-16-2012 at 2:23am
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87, it might be a good idea to locate a skier/boater to help show you "the ropes". otherwise someone might get hurt on the learning pole aka the boom(if it ever hits you in the head you'll know why it's called a boom) be safe out there. What are you thinking of teaching the boy? ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: HS1
Date Posted: May-18-2012 at 2:14am
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http://www.youtube.com/user/DawgTV?ob=0 I used the above link to teach my two (very young at the time) sons how to get up on two skis, then later on, to wakeboard. The technique works. It is a four part video, gives instruction on body position, dry land training, driver instruction, what to do and what to watch out for and how to correct. The best part for me was for teaching little kids, it was so easy. I showed the video to the kids so they understood everything, they were comfortable and they got up, no falls, no drama, period. Instill confidence and eliminate fear. You can find the clips on you tube as well, it just takes some hunting around. I have been a long time visitor of CCF, and am frequently on PN. WHen I saw your post about teaching kids, I registered here to suggest you watch the videos. Using a boom is the best way to teach newbies how to ski, barefoot, wakeboard or slalom Guaranteed. |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: May-18-2012 at 2:49am
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I didnt have a boom early on so my daughter learned long line but then learned one ski with the help of a boom (around 2:00). My son learned to ski with the help of a boom (around 3:40) ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: May-18-2012 at 3:00am
That's a great video  ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: GottaSki
Date Posted: May-18-2012 at 9:54am
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IF you are new to an inboard, you will need some saddle time before maneuvering about your boy with the boom. It also requires cognizant, attentive, and responsive passengers. When you say move, they just have to do it. Its also not a good time to work on your marriage. ------------- "There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worthwhile as messing around with boats...simply messing." River Rat to Mole |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-18-2012 at 11:25am
Larry, It was a long time into my skiing days before I even saw a boom. You know, it was long line all the way back then.  It sure makes it easy for the kids learning but, both my kids learned long line. I didn't feel the expence or the hassle of the boom wa worth it at the time.------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
75 Tique wrote:Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: May-18-2012 at 11:54am
Surely you are much older and wiser now and think otherwise, right Pete?  Ive said it before and I'll reiterate that the boom was the single most important invention in watersports, ever. Its an incredible teaching and training tool, and shortens the learning curve significantly. Me, age 6:  Got a chuckle out of Gottaski's post... but he's 100% correct. ------------- |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: May-18-2012 at 12:00pm
Unless the kid just came out of the womb, get him in/on the water. But like others have said; get some face to face instruction on how to use that boom before putting a loved one on it. 1987, Where in Michigan do you reside? If you're in southeast Mi, we can show you the ropes..er..the boom. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: dmiracle
Date Posted: May-18-2012 at 12:10pm
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Tique, That is an fantastic video. Welled me up for a minute. ------------- Doug |
Posted By: 68 Skylark
Date Posted: May-18-2012 at 12:49pm
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Tullfooter, I agree to get kids on skis asap. My thought was a kid that is cold and miserable is not going to learn or want to get back in the water to try when the water warms up. OT is spray masters practicing on the water yet? Keith ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3944&sort=&pagenum=1 - 68 Skylark |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-18-2012 at 1:04pm
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Larry, I finally got a chance to look at your video. Fantastic to say the very least.  I wish I had footage of my kids going through the same but I don't.  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: LaurelLakeSkier
Date Posted: May-18-2012 at 1:37pm
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Outstanding video...as Pete said, I wish I had footage like that from the early days of my daughter's skiing. ------------- The world is full of youth—what we need is a fountain of smart! |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: May-18-2012 at 8:08pm
We've been on the water for two weeks. Two weeks ago the water was a bit chilly. This week it was as if someone turned the burner on high. The water is great. I plan on getting some foot'n in this weekend. Should be a good weekend on the lake. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: AirTique98
Date Posted: May-19-2012 at 3:33am
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Larry: Great video!!! Brings back many wonderful memories of those years of teaching the kids!! I've always said that boating/waterskiing is the absolute best recreational outlet for keeping a family active and together. Although our "kids" are now 31 and 29 they still vacation with us on the water each and every year and we now look forward to passing the passion along to the grandchildren. I have hours and hours of skiing with the children on VHS tape which I have since converted over to DVD's but I don't have a clue how to get them into the professional looking format complete with music like yours....very, very nice!! Maybe someday you can give me some tips. I wholeheartedly agree with Tim on the impact of the boom on our sport....shortens the learning curve and removes a lot of the pain from the process. My kids learned all their skiing including slalom long line but we did have a boom by the time we got to barefooting, and the boom is the reason they were able to foot' by age 7 and go long line with 30 plus sec' runs by age 9. I also agree with those who recommend a "learning period" for a new inboard operator/boom user before rushing to put a child out there. ------------- Bill http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5549 - 98Air Nautique Former Owner: 1990 Ski Nautique 1981 Ski Nautique 1976 Ski Nautique 1971 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Toeboat
Date Posted: May-20-2012 at 2:52pm
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I'm on the In/Mi state line . Glad to help if you need any. ------------- Toeboat 89 BFN w/454 bought new and still love it. 06 Ski Nautique w/ZR6 72 Promo |