Just some background on me as a skier. I first started waterskiing 3 years ago or so and ran my first ever pass in a course last August 2016. At this point I can run 15' off at 32-33 mph pretty consistently and have recently started running 22' off and even did my first 28' off at 32.3mph this week. I would like to improve and eventually get up to 36mph as that is what I would need to run at for my age (24) if I were to do a tournament.
What recommendations do you guys have on working up to this? Should I focus solely on running faster passes or should I mix in running some shorter line lengths as well? Will running a shorter line length at a slower speed then make a faster pass at longer line length feel easier? Thoughts and opinions please!
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Organizer of the San Gervasio Pro Am (2022 Promo and recap videos)
Co-organizer of the Jolly Clinics
I will also try to get some video this weekend and post it.
Tonight was the first night that I was actually able to run 34mph and this was my second successful pass.
Gave it a handful of goes but this one was my best for the night.
Idea is to come into the turn with hips forward in proper body position then as you exit the turn you ski your hips into the handle. Your body in the right position, handle in the right place, then just go.
You could stand to get wider on the gates as well.