ScottC

Thanks all, seems like we have been on the right track, just need to persevere a bit more B)

Hi guys, Scott, 44 and been a lurker for most of this year. Live in North Queensland - Australia. Only started skiing 2 years ago and have been hooked since. Wife and kids are also into it so we bought out first inboard this year. A bit of a change to the fishing boats i have always owned and am actually going to sell now as we pretty much only ski these days. Haven't hit the course yet but that is the goal this summer. Hoping the new CX Superlite I just ordered will help once the bruises heal from the bashing the wife will give me. Sometimes it's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission :# . Thanks @Horton for a great forum. Cheers Scott

Hi guys, First post but have been on the forum for a while now picking up heaps of pointers on technique and skis. Have just ordered a new HO CX SL (I'm in Australia so couldn't support the sponsors sorry) based on the reviews etc on here. Can anyone give some advice on teaching slalom ski beach starts? As the title says, any info for both the skier and boat driver would be appreciated. Stuff like handle position, ski direction - pointed at boat or slightly angled towards/away front foot side, front leg bent/straight, etc. The biggest failure we are seeing is the skier being pulled over the front of the ski. Is this simply a matter of too much acceleration? We are skiing behind inboard boats running standard 350 chev direct drives. It may be just a matter of perserverance and the old "once you do it once you've got it" - a bit like riding a bike - but one thing i am learning from this sport is that often a subtle change can make a big difference! Have only been skiing for 2 years but as it has been said on here before, it's an addiction and I am one happy addict as are my wife and kids B) Cheers Scott