How To One Foot Slalom Deepwater Start

Here's How:

1. Place front foot in the ski boot. The back foot will act as a rudder to help with balance.

2. Flex the front knee and ankle, bring the front knee up to your chest.

3. The front knee should be snug to your body and your rear foot right underneath you.

4. Place the rope on the inside of the ski. (Right foot in front, rope on left; left foot in front, rope on right.)

5. Arms straight out (slightly bent at the elbows), chin towards chest, knees bent.

6. Point the tip of the ski towards the boat at a 45 degree angle, with at least 12 inches of ski above the water.

7. With your back leg dragging behind for balance, allow the boat to pull you and the ski up on the water.

8. As the boat begins to pull, keep the knees bent and back arched away from the boat.

9. Slowly stand up by bringing your hips towards the handle. Do not stand up too soon.

10. Do not stick your rear foot in the rear toe strap right away.

11. Do not pull the rope towards your body, keep the arms straight.

12. Do not point your head towards the sky to avoid water spray in the face, it will throw off your balance.

13. If you are going off balance, use your body to steer in the right direction.

14. Remain balanced, head towards the boat. Do not look down at the water ski.

15. When you feel on top of the water and balanced, slip back foot in the rear boot/binding.

Tips:

1. This method, as opposed to the two foot start, allows the skier to lean forward more to help the ski plane faster. It is used by skiers who feel the boat drags them too much in the water.
2. Use a deep-V handle to stableize the ski, keeping it from wobbling from side to side.
3. Don't get discouraged if you don't succeed right away. This usually takes several attempts.