Found these on youtube.
Starting from real basics.
TRICK WATER SKIING (H1) The Trick Ski

TRICK WATER SKIING (H2) Line Length, Skier Weight and Boat Speed

TRICK WATER SKIING (H3) Deep Water Starts

TRICK WATER SKIING (H4) Knee and ankle bend

TRICK WATER SKIING (H5) Initial tricks

TRICK WATER SKIING (H6) Details of the Back

TRICK WATER SKIING (H7) Loading the Line

TRICK WATER SKIING (H8) The Back Wrap

TRICK WATER SKIING (H9) Wake O Handle Pass

TRICK WATER SKIING (T1) The Trick Handle and Trick Release

TRICK WATER SKIING (T2) Trick Release In The Boat

TRICK WATER SKIING (T3) Putting The Toe Strap On

TRICK WATER SKIING (T4) Toe Backs and Fronts

TRICK WATER SKIING (T5) Toe Wake Backs and Wake Fronts
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Thanks!
And yes a great tribute to the creators!
I would like to thank them and inform that they are now on BOS but haven't had time to set up you tub account yet. Plan to do so!
As a trick ski beginner I propose that we start a number of trick thread for 'one trick group at the time' discussions.
For example the first group could cover SS, Back/Back Wraps and 360.
Lets post progress, videos tips etc there to support each other.
That could then be used for (video) support for each skier on our current level.
More advanced skiers can then make separate group for Flips, Toe holds etc.
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http://www.robertsski.com/webpgws/wski.shtml
Get exposed by the videos. Then get some real coaching from a ski school to tailor it to your needs.
No matter how you go, it will take lots of fun hours on the water.
Eric
Thanks.
Please keep us updated of your trick ski successes!
I have only one season of trick skiing.
Started at age 57 is challenging.
My one time best run was: SS, reverse SS, B, reverse B, O, reverse O.
Goal for 2016 is to ski backwards and do some wakes.
Hope to see some Ballers post your trick videos this season.
My trick ski seem unfortunately to have degraded during winter.
The reverse O and reverse B keep on failing this season.... Hope for a quick recovery.
Give a pull to unload the rope.
Level out the ski by loading the ball of the front foot.
Lead the turn with the lower body or ski.
Keep it slow and controlled.
Sometimes just remembering these fundamentals is all you need - for any trick you are performing.
Eric
A single WO from wrapped position at the beginning of a run is relatively easy I find - probably the first WO to learn, from outside to inside. The helicopter.
However, the rules state that a reverse trick must follow the original. But WO and Reverse, both from wrapped position are way too slow.
So I'm working at WO from wrapped, inside to outside and then a handle pass reverse WO outside in. Getting the wrapped WO from inside to out consistent went quickly, I could almost feel the succesrate improving towards consistency as a couple of sessions went by. But getting the handle pass WO consistent appears to be a lot more work.
Here's where I am:
It looks ok, but I'm at a mere 20-25% successrate with the handlepass WO and its not improving as fast as the wrapped went. Probably just a matter of staying at it (and the trampoline on land). But tips are welcome. I'm already thinking of:
- limiting the left-right movement ('think landing on top of the wake')
- wait with jumping until the last moment, until you reach the top of the wake, I can feel how much that helps with getting air.
I'm a bit uncertain about when to pull.. maybe that's where the inconsistency comes from.
Same for 'where the rotation comes from' - some say 'drive it from your hips' and others say 'it comes from the handle pull'. I can feel the rotating power of driving it with your hips on land for sure. But I also tried jumping straight up on the trampoline and turn with just the handle and that also results in rotation. It seems to be a bit of both.
And my diy pylon mount is not optimal yet, but that's another story.
Do not try to land on top of the wake. Unless it's the far wake. You need the air time and you need to go late. Make sure the foot has crossed the crest of the wake before starting any rotation. Rotate slowly from your hips.
Do not jump for air. Load the front of the ski at the base of the wake and you will get launched into the air. Keep the legs straight for easier rotation.
Keep the handle relatively high and your elbow bent. Pass the handle late (eventually you will want to wrap in - no handle pass at all). You need to gain on the boat a bit so work the handle in but don't lean on the rope to pull it in - subtle pressure on the rope.
Don't lead with your eyes or upper body. Lead with your hips. Plenty of time to look for the boat after you land.
RWO wrapped is a solid trick. Work the wrap and you can make it pretty fast. Pull massive slack, pass the handle to the wrapped hand, grab the webbing and take the slack shot. Quick!
Keep working at it!
Eric
Play with all variations to see what feels best. Including counterspins. Hand off WOs are easier for me again the grain. Wrap in works for me best normal spin.
Robbins releases rock! Comfortable to hold, solid attach but offering some feedback to the release operator. You can still get hurt with one but they are safest. Note, use a section of slalom rope or bigger diameter rope to hook into the Robbins release - the tiny spectra ropes get stuck too deep on the arm to generate enough release force.
Eric
The 0-5000 video I referred to above contains both the basic and advanced videos.
The good news is you're half-way to the W7's with your WO's
http://videos.sproutvideo.com/embed/189ad0bc1c1be2c190/41430d0db4670e08