WaterSki Magazine

Barefooters have always been known as…well, the crazy and extreme renegades of the water sports world. If you’re a hardcore footer, we don’t mean that to offend, but rather to give props to those willing to do just about anything behind a boat at top speeds...

By Keith St. Onge Photo: BillDoster.com When skimming across the water, it's essential not to overreact to an uncomfortable situation. I tell people to relax more often than I tell them to remember to bend their knees! Why ski if you're not going to enjoy the ride? Follow my tips below to nail the fundamentals and take control of your skiing...

The sport of barefooting can be a fun and rewarding activity for skiers of all levels; however, it can also be a chore to train and improve throughout the season. Whether a skier is simply attempting to barefoot across the entire lake or defending a world title, there is always that next step that is within reach...

Six tips to avoid punishing falls

All barefooters are familiar with the concept of falling, but it seems like onlookers to the sport are even more familiar with it. Although falls are no more frequent in footing than in any other water sport, they tend to happen faster and look more violent...

One of the most common phrases heard while teaching someone to barefoot is "toes up." This misguided instructional tip is intended to prevent a footer from catching a toe by keeping the front of the foot up...

Four tips to make the most of your next set. Perfect skiing conditions are what draw thousands of barefooters from around the world to ski schools in Florida each winter. Getting into a boat with a professional driver combined with warm weather, calm water and a focused crew can help make anyone ski like a pro...

Although your body's position will vary slightly according to different maneuvers, there is a basic stance you should practice until it becomes natural. This position will allow you to keep your center of gravity low, eliminate spray in your face and protect yourself from premature fatigue...

Keith St. Onge's world barefoot slalom record is approved After claiming to break the record five times only to have it stripped away, Keith St. Onge finally has more than claims now — this past year he officially broke the world barefoot slalom record with a score of 20...

If you are a barefooter, getting started on the right foot  in the spring will make all the difference for your success this season. Focus on the basics and start with a clean slate. In many cases it's impossible and dangerous to come back on the water thinking you haven't skipped a single beat...

Foot 411 You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers By Paul Macdonald 1. Does barefooting hurt your feet? “There is no greater rush than the feeling of knowing you are walking on water...

She looks familiar, right? Yeah, April’s our favorite HO model too. No, not that kind of HO— HO Sports, you testosterone-laden pig! Now, she definitely makes us want to slalom every time we see her in a water-ski ad, but what about seeing her learn how to barefoot? We concur! So we conducted a test...

One of the most popular barefoot moves on any lake is the front-to-back. It's fast, it's gutsy, and it looks like something you'd rather watch than try. If you're an astute footer with good posture forward and backward, you should be able to start trying this move...

Keeping Ice Out of Your Shorts.



If you ever ask yourself whether you want to pay an extra 50 bucks for a good drysuit instead of an average one, ask this, too: During a cold midnight rain, would you rather sleep under a roof or under the cloud that's wringing itself out?

We've heard from footers who have cut seals on cheap suits and been soaked so badly with ice-cold water that they couldn't even climb back into the boat...

A simple way to throw a cool twist into your footing is to drop to your knees. At least that's what it looks like. The fact is, "knee skiing" is a misnomer. You're actually riding on the shins and on top of the feet...

You've had it. How much longline slalom and wakeboard hopscotching is a person supposed to take? This year will be different.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm gonna do it," you announce, wobbling at the edge of a swim platform...