Building Balance on a Trick Ski?

[david_ski]

the training pole is a game changer.  I also used it to get the feel of a side slide and how to do a 180degree back wrap.  One of the many tips given to me this year was with the pole do whatever it takes with your arm to initially get your balance, but then work it so you are only using light finger pressure.  That way you are truly balancing on the trick ski correctly.

With me I found there was one down side of going back and forth between the pole and rope starts. The down side was the first rope pull up after a pole run, I had to really concentrate, and keep my front toes pointed to the boat because you don't need to do that as much on the pole.  After you get the deep water starts down pat, you can start trying slides and 180's.  You will fall, but getting back up is not an issue.

[101driver]

Once again good post @david_ski with key tips in keeping with thread remit. I will definitely be taking your advice on next steps. Good to have some one go there before me.