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  • How To: Unlock the Line Step Position
    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...
    2011-11-27 09:00:34 | 343 views | 4 Comments
  • How To: The Barefoot Lazy Boy Glide
    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...
    2011-11-01 12:57:41 | 772 views | 2 Comments
  • How To: The Perfect One-Foot Barefoot Stance
    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...
    2011-09-27 12:00:13 | 558 views | 6 Comments
  • Five Tips for Barefooting Beginners
    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...
    2011-09-11 09:00:50 | 969 views | 3 Comments
  • Four Easy Yet Impressive Barefoot How Tos
    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.
    2010-08-26 09:47:37 | 7014 views | 4 Comments
  • How To Barefoot Behind A Plane
    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.
    2010-08-19 16:48:00 | 1153 views | 8 Comments
  • 6 Keys To Perfect Barefoot Position
    In this water ski how to, Paul Macdonald details the six keys to perfect barefoot position.
    2010-05-07 16:39:05 | 1801 views | 8 Comments
  • How To Save Your Feet
    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.
    2010-04-08 16:11:14 | 256 views | 1 Comments
  • Freestyle Barefooters Go Old School
    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...
    2009-11-03 12:06:50 | 4439 views | 7 Comments
  • Back to Water Ski Basics
    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...
    2009-09-30 15:55:57 | 1854 views | 7 Comments
  • Bringing Back the Fun
    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...
    2009-05-14 15:00:00 | 333 views | 0 Comments
  • No More Pain
    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...
    2007-10-08 08:38:02 | 478 views | 2 Comments
  • Finding the Right Stance
    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...
    2007-10-05 08:37:20 | 414 views | 0 Comments
  • Learning Environment
    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...
    2007-08-28 15:00:00 | 196 views | 0 Comments
  • Basic Body Position
    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...
    2007-05-22 15:00:00 | 776 views | 2 Comments