WaterSki Magazine

It's more common for Keith St. Onge to tell his students to relax than to bend their knees. The reason? Quite simply, there's no reason to ski if you're not going to enjoy the ride. Learn how to avoid overreacting when skimming across the water...

Paul MacDonald gives you the five keys to help you step back. Although the line step position (LSP) may conjure up images of hard falls and trips to the emergency room, it is one of the more stable and safe positions in back barefooting...

Keith St. Onge teaches you to recline and let go for a stylish finish. Laying back in a recliner is surely one of those universal positions we all know and probably love. So it should be little trouble to stick what I like to call the “Lazy Boy” position...

Paul MacDonald gives you the key to successful barefoot water ski one-foots, thereby opening the door to more advanced water ski tricks, such as toe holds and front wake slalom. 1. Bend your knees a little more than usual in order to keep your center of gravity lower and bring your ski foot to the center of your body...

World champ Keith St. Onge shows you how to start out on the right foot when learning to barefoot. 1. Stretching is as important as putting oil in an engine! Your body will use muscles you never knew you had...

In this barefoot water ski how to, Paul Macdonald shows you how to do four easy barefoot skiing tricks that will turn heads on the water.

In this water ski how to, you'll learn the five simple steps that will have you barefoot skiing behind a plane in no time.

In this water ski how to, Paul Macdonald details the six keys to perfect barefoot position.

A few winter months off the water have left your feet soft and unprepared to face the rigors of barefooting. That’s why it’s a good idea to take your first few rides wearing a pair of shoe skis.

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...