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WATERSKI MagazineOK, so peeling the water with your palms isn't exactly barefooting. But try teaching a slalom diehard or a wakeboarder how to hand ski. Trust us. It's only for guys and gals who can make tracks without the help of fiberglass. A word of caution. Try this only if your shoulders, arms and wrists are healthy.
1 Float on your back with one foot in a toe harness.
2 Roll onto your stomach and hang one ankle over the opposite foot.
3 Arch your back and drag on your breast bone with your arms extended over your head until the boat gets up to speed (20-25 mph, and still accelerating).
4 When you're planing on your chest, lift your hands off the water, move them towards your hips and do a push-up.
Setup
Make sure the boom is set up high and the harness or handle is wrapped tightly around the bar so the rope is only a few inches long.
Basic Equipment
A toe harness will keep your feet steady in the handle.
Men, you'll want to wear a cup, or you'll be talking soprano.
