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RistoCongratulations, you are an Novice Course Skier!
*Keep checking back for updated tips, advice, and articles, plus a host of video instruction designed to keep you moving toward the next level.
What it looks like:
• You can ski all six buoys at 15 off and have started practicing the course with gates.
• You ski at slow speeds (30 mph and slower).
What you're working on:
• Increasing your speed in the course with gates, by advancing in one-mph increments.
What you should do next:
• Go to a high-end ski school to get an up-close look at some world-class skiing, as well as some fine tuning on your skills.
• Start shortening your line length.
• Invest in a higher-end ski.
Best tip: Go back to the basics.
Never abandon the slower speeds and easier rope lengths to establish your rhythm and technique. Push the envelope to progress, but be sure that you spend plenty of time skiing the slower speeds and longer line lengths that allow you to ski properly and learn or maintain good habits. –Seth Stisher
Videos:
Skiing Rhythm
Will Asher gives his perspective on finding your own rhythm
The Right Grip
Glen Campbell shares his expert insight on choosing the right grip
Crossing the Wakes
Jason Seels shares advice to help you on your next wake crossing
How to Eliminate Slack Line
Will Asher explains how to remove slack line at the end of the turn
Skiing the Course for the First Time
Matt Rini offers his wisdom on the matter with easy tips to follow
Correct Craft Ski Nautique 196
Chris Parrish and Glen Juback talk about their favorite boat
Malibu Response LXi
Will Asher and Heike Neumann tell you why they love this boat
MasterCraft ProStar 197
Wade Cox and Chris Lownsbury discuss this universal favorite boat
Connelly F1
Terry Winter talks about what he likes about the F1 and its design
Goode 9800
Thomas Degasperi talks about why he chooses to ski on this stick
HO Monza
Will Asher explores some of the design elements of this winning ski
O'Brien Sixam
Glenn Campbell shares secrets on how the Sixam helps his skiing
Instructional:
Get It Right
Three myth busters to improve your slalom
Get Out of Trouble
Five techniques to salvage a botched pass
Great Gates
Five fundamentals for getting your best start in the course
Traveling Outbound
Four steps to maximizing your width
Hand Tips
Here are four tips for keeping your hands in shape
The Happy Knee Plan
Try these exercises to keep your knees healthy all season long
Train Smart
Four tips to maximize your workouts
Community:
My WaterSki Network
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