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Hi all, good news! We bought a new set of doublies (yes, this was embarrasing, but needed to be done), and I got some Williams clincher gloves. After four goes I still hadn't got it, on the fifth I held the crouch longer and felt myself bob up... and promptly went under again. On the sixth go - success! Once I knew the 'feel' of popping out of the water it seemed easy. YAY! Managed to go three bends in the river and negotiated a double wake board wake and didn't stack, but I will admit my muscles were screaming by then - who knew skiing was a full body workout? Crossed the wake and tried to elegantly glide back to the beach but ended up sinking like a rock. Thanks to those who suggested holding the crouch longer, this definately helped! The gloves were good too (even though they tore on the first wear, they will be replaced). The gloves, by transferring the 'effort' from my fingers to my wrists meant that I didn't fatigue as quickly as I had in the past. So excited! Can't wait for Sunday so I can have another go. :o)

Thanks all, yes, I'm fairly sure it is a power to weight problem! Most certainly working on that, but in the mean time I thought I would see if there was anything else I can do to help. BraceMaker: funnily enough, for my first attempt we actually had a go at sitting me on a ring floatie - it was unsuccessful, but I think that was more because I was laughing too hard (lets face it, I looked absolutely ridiculous!). Will try again on the weekend! Keep the suggestions coming though, I'm determined to get this thing happening! I hate not being able to do it while everyone else is whizzing along the river. (and kneeboarding is NOT the same :o( )

Hi all, So after about 15 years, and many, many extra lbs, I've decided to have another crack at this skiing caper. I tried the 'ole faithfull doubles on the weekend, and even after about 25 tries (not all at once!) I still wasn't able to haul my fat butt out of the water. Feedback on technique is good - I just can't seem to 'hold on' that extra bit to get me out of the water. Soo, was thinking that as well as doing lots of upper body and hand strenth exercises, I would consider trying some clincher style gloves. Have been doing some research, the look like they might be able to solve my problems... but I have one fairly major concern, and none of my googling has answered it. How do these gloves release? ie. if i fall on my face, how do I manage to not get dragged around? Do you guys think they would be any good for me, or should i just keep working on the strength (and shedding some lbs)? Thanks in advance for your patience and help, I do appreciate it!