Live2ski

Wow some great advice and ideas - many thanks. At the risk of opening myself to public scrutiny I have as requested gone and got some video (which is hopefully attached below). I have posted a free ski pass to show what I have been working on and then a couple of the more usual 32 off frustration passes. By way of explanation a couple of seasons ago my approach to 32 was: blast through the wake, jump on the front, take the hit, trawl to the next bouy and repeat. 32 fell most sets but I realised that I would be unlikely to get any further than 35 skiing this way, so a rethink was required. I have this last year been getting some coaching from Seth (one to one and video - which I highly recommend). He has had me working on the acceleration through the wakes - which I hope you can see in the free ski pass. Like everyone though I'm keen to take it to the course but the red mist seems to descend and I overturn getting pulled up way too early without getting the chance to actually get into the acceleration phase. I haven't talked to Seth about the turns yet and thought it might be an interesting enough topic for sharing on the forum. Excuse the dark skies and rain - its what passes for midsummer here! Look forward to your views (be gentle!), Kevin

Thanks for the advice, will get hold of some video and post it tomorrow. Slightly concerned about having a ski doppelgänger! - wonder if Horton will let me change my tag name to avoid confusion?

Is there anything that you guys concentrate on to stop you overturning at the bouy? The reason I ask is that when I watch videos of pretty much anyone competent (pro/dawg or just 35off and above) they all seem to finish the turn with exactly the right amount or less ski angle than they need, the angle then being developed in the acceleration phase. This seems to happen even when running late and the turns are forced they come round fast usually taking a hit but the ski is pointing to the boat making the hit managable. I realise that what I am taking about is possibly "pass scramble mode", but think its worthwhile considering how its done as as a lesser mortal I could do with an insight. My own particular problem relating to this is that I am enjoying all the right accleration sensations and riding the ski through the turns whilst free skiing (shadowing the bouys) but overturning and taking hits unnecessarily when in the course (this is at 32off), these hits are obviously too close to the bouy which pulls me up and, if I can hold it, results in a drag to the next bouy - pass over. l would love to be able to force the turn a bit when necessary but leave the ski pointing a bit more downcourse at the finish. Any ideas, or is it just me! Kevin

Last seasons Master line prolocks (size M) Have two new pairs and both for some reason have longer straps by about 2cm? Tried putting holes in the straps (idea from another thread to increase grip). Now have a pair with a holey strap that don't grip! Going to have to get the needle and thread out.

Ibuprofen for the pain - postural dizzy spells for about a month! Incidentally the Ski stayed on - strada double boots and plate.

I had similar problrms with conventional video cameras ( and flip) but have been using the Kodak playsport to video every set for the last year (on the trakker P4) with no hitches or vibration probs in any conditions. (Malibu boats): Cheap Captures HD to sd card Immediately upload able to iPad Waterproof Downside: screw connection is plastic so I made up a right angle bracket and use 3m dual lock on the front of the camera skier is a bit far away below 28off Video below is rough conditions ( the end may catch you out!):

@mrpreuss - would likewise be really interested in hearing what your drill Is ?

Seemed to add ok - great!

Not sure how to add you tube links, but think this really shows what you are talking about at the gate - no idea how he does it!

Hi Than, Thanks very much for responding I would be very interested in seeing your article - I hope it gets posted some time. The "stacked" position is what we have been working on as I am not keen on watching to many OTF's. Even that position however has a number of concepts eg: Hips to handle Shoulders back Countered Back arm pressure Elbows to impact vest Blocking position Advancing the ski Experience tells me that repetition will achieve a habit (bad or good) and if bad then it need to be addressed and undone later. It is this that I wish to avoid. Anyway will give it my best shot and see how we get on. Thanks again. KAL

Hi, Like so many I have spent a great deal of time watching and reading the BoS forum from the side lines hoping to personally benefit from the years of experience and knowledge that everyone here seems to have - currently I'm working on 32/55 and happy with where it's going. (thank you all!) My additional challenge for this season is slightly different, but one again I am sure that Ballers will have experienced: I am looking to help my 12 year old son. He has one full season free skiing on mono and wants to get to the course. I have been focusing so far on position on the ski and general confidence with wake crossing (keeping it fun!). Everyone seems to agree that it is "perfect practice" that makes perfect rather than just time on the water. Is there any consensus on the staging of training to be a successful course skier? If there are no bad habits to break where would you start and how would you in an "ideal world" progress ? I really hope that those of you who have been through this successfully will be happy to share your experiences, so I don't blow it! Thanks, KAL Note: if this has already been covered elsewhere on the site then please point me in the right direction.