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WATERSKI MagazineI firmly believe the key to better barefooting is a concrete three-point stance. It's especially important for footers who are struggling with a deepwater start, tumble turn or riding away from a flip.
So instead of going out and trying to work on your tricks, I suggest next time out, you work on perfecting this critical three-point position that will make all of your tricks easier.
In good barefooting position, crouch to lower your body into the classic three-point stance .
1: Bend your knees and compress straight down, with your feet slightly wider than your hips. In essence, you're lowering your butt to the water. Keep your arms relaxed and be sure not to lean back. Bring your feet back toward your butt as you lower yourself to the water. Your knees should almost be touching and your feet should be wide – they must not be in the same line as your butt.
2: Once you are sitting and stable in the three-point position, lift your feet off the water and just ride on your butt. Rock your upper body back and slide the handle into your waist. As you lie back, your feet should slide off the water and in front of you.
3: At this point, the handle should be tight into your waist, your feet in the air and your upper body back slightly. If you lean back too much, you'll bounce. You should be on your tailbone.
4: Now reverse the process and get back up into barefooting position. Repeat this several times. It's a great abdominal and leg exercise too.
Ron Scarpa is a two-time world overall barefoot champion and multiple-time world record holder in tricks. He is available for clinics by calling 941-299-7094.
