HayK Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Are there any good books on how to become a better skier? Especially ones that talk about the science+math behind skiing perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted November 12, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted November 12, 2015 There's a web site called BallOfSpray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HayK Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 I need books. I was asking to see if there is enough info out there to do a research project. I was going to research running and biology stuff like respiration, but thought skiing would be cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted November 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 12, 2015 I am not aware of anything current. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Industry Professional Broussard Posted November 12, 2015 Industry Professional Share Posted November 12, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/Water-Skiing-Wakeboarding-Ben-Favret/dp/073608634X MasterCraft - Still the Leader. And Pulling Farther Ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted November 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 12, 2015 From 1959... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller auskier Posted November 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 12, 2015 I read this book cover to cover DOZENS of times. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51E4vKVOnAL._SX390_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 9400 Posted November 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 12, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/Waterskiing-Jack-Travers/dp/0906754518 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LLUSA Posted November 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 12, 2015 Ben Favret wrote the Complete Guide to Waterskiing with Dave Benzel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted November 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 12, 2015 I pretty much agree with @Wish. BOS is the best e-book on skiing. Additionally, I think @Than_Bogan has a word doc about obtaining a good stacked position. Then, there is the upcoming fin book by @jayski : http://www.ballofspray.com/forum#/discussion/14399/a-new-bible-for-fin-tuners/p1 Finally, there are many older books out there... here's my collection: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted November 12, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted November 12, 2015 Dang, @ToddL, that's almost a library. Did not even know that many WS books existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted November 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 12, 2015 I'm pretty sure that I am missing about 15 or so, too. I started collecting them about 20 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted November 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 12, 2015 I don't see "Ski Tips" -Tony Krupa 1978 or "Waterskiing" = Kenneth Stephens 1977. You certainly are an enthusiast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wtrskior Posted November 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 12, 2015 @toddL If you wouldn't mind at some point documenting the books and authors, would love to build a library myself! I picked up Ben Favret's book a few years back, it is likely the most applicable to modern skiing and very in depth. Good book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HayK Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller andjules Posted November 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 12, 2015 Also missing Joel McClintock's Complete Instructional Guide to Water Skiing from the early 80s. Was fantastic for it's time, covered everything, but the trick section was particularly good and much of that section still holds up well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted November 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 12, 2015 @andjules no, I see that in there, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 12, 2015 @toddl that's actually a cool collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jayski Posted November 13, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2015 @ToddL ... @SkiJay wrote the book not me... @Horton syndrome of confusion is rubbing off on you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted November 13, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted November 13, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2015 As I am going through my old books, I found some early 60's AWSA materials. Did you know... in 1961, AWSA membership was $5/yr and a life membership was $100? Wow. In 2014 dollars, that $5 membership is equivalent to $40 when adjusted for inflation. That lifetime membership is equivalent to $780 today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted November 13, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2015 @dchristman - I have that one (Ski Tips by Krupa). It was to the far left and accidentally cropped out of the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted November 13, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2015 If you want to scan the collection or submit a book that isn't on the list, you can use the links below. (@wtrskior ) The List of Water Ski Books: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K0YM3ZreZhCxrncRCXhniiV_bFTR-on-aoY4CjLBfhc/edit?usp=sharing To add a book to the list: http://goo.gl/forms/WthSOq4n9R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller andjules Posted November 13, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2015 I stand corrected, @dchristman !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TDL Posted November 13, 2015 Members Share Posted November 13, 2015 From Skiing on Water by Jack Andresen 1950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bbirlew Posted November 13, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2015 Didn't Mike Kjellander have a book 'power slalom'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted November 13, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2015 @ToddL what an awesome collection. I have 4 or 5 books some from when I was a kid and a couple of the more current ones. I stared looking for more current ones to try and get my son more interested in reading but it didn't take for him. I loved reading them when I was a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GAJ0004 Posted November 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 29, 2015 I have Joel McClintock's book, Tony Krupa's books. I also have John Gillette's and Ron Scarpa's books on bare footing. I also have Kent McMillan's book on kneeboarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller _ lpskier Posted November 29, 2015 Baller _ Share Posted November 29, 2015 Rossi once mentioned that the best book he ever read on how to water ski was Warren Witherall's "How the Racers Ski." I pointed out that the book is written about snow ski racing in the 80's. He said just substitute "water ski" for "ski" every time you see it, and that's how to water ski. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller _ lpskier Posted November 29, 2015 Baller _ Share Posted November 29, 2015 @auskier I just had dinner with Camille. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted July 31, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2019 I saw a new book this weekend: The DNA of the Water Skier Champion by Maria Victoria Carrasco. I haven't been adding to my collection for a couple of years, so I need to step up and grab some of the newer books, including the Fin Whispering 2nd ed. The List of Water Ski Books Add a book to the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MichaelWiebe Posted August 4, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 4, 2019 Here’s some science and math theory related to slalom skiing. https://www.denaliskis.com/gut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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