The Backwards Flying Dock Start
Once you have mastered the backward deep water start it's time to take a step up (or two). To perform this start you will need both driver and skier coordination. Make sure you have a driver who knows how you ski.
As you stand at the edge of the dock, (or in this case boat) have your driver pull away slowly. As the boat starts to pull you off the dock take one step forward to push yourself off the dock while at the same time pulling the handle into the small of your back, this will spin you around. Don't get in a hurry, spin slowly so you don't over rotate. (Or while standing on the dock have the handle already in the small of your back with one hand, and the other hand holding the line in front of you, this will give you a more controlled rotation.)
As you land on the water be sure to keep the handle into the small of your back while at the same time driving down with your chest and chin. This is important so you don't get pulled over or catch your feet. With the boat excelerating plant your feet at least shoulder width apart. As you raise off the water be sure to lift your head and look towards the horizon and you should be up and skiing away.
Position you should be in when you hit the water
(he's lying on the boat for visual purposes only)
Position as the boat starts to pull you out of the water.
Position after the boat has pulled the footer out of the water. In this photo one foot is planted in the water while the other is up.
Tip courtesy of Carlos Barreto
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