| If you are an avid water skier, one of the | | | | can be a good position, and it helps to keep your |
| scariest things to try is slalom. The slalom skier | | | | knees slightly bent and together. Always point the |
| has to cross what seems like a huge mound of | | | | skis and your body toward the direction you want |
| water behind the boat, which is commonly | | | | to go and face the wake head on. When |
| referred to as the wake. Bumps are a part of | | | | approaching a wake, try to force your lower |
| water skiing and having a smooth comfortable | | | | body and ski through with both feet first. Keep |
| ride is sometimes difficult to achieve. In order to | | | | your weight on the balls of your feet and not on |
| be successful as a slalom skier you must learn to | | | | your heels. Even though you put your feet first, it |
| tackle the wake head on. If you are learning to | | | | doesn't necessarily mean you have to lean back |
| slalom, or attempting a slalom run, a few helpful | | | | with your upper body.This technique will come |
| techniques to get you safely across the wakes | | | | more as you practice, and your ultimate goal is to |
| may be in order. Since Power boats come in | | | | have your ski go through the water on its edge. |
| many shapes and sizes, make sure your towing | | | | With more practice, you will be able to cut |
| boat has lots of power, as inadequate power can | | | | through the wake at sharper angles and faster |
| make slalom difficult. Even rigid zodiac boats can | | | | speeds. Remember that your skis will go through |
| tow slalom skiers if they are adequately | | | | the water much faster on their edges rather than |
| powered!The key in this sport is balance! The way | | | | flat. Take it slow in the beginning and as your |
| to achieve balance is to make sure your body | | | | confidence level increases, your ability to tackle |
| weight is evenly distributed on your ski. You know | | | | the waves will also get better. A good ski boat or |
| you have reached the right balance when you can | | | | even power boats such as a bow rider make |
| comfortably remain in the same position for an | | | | excellent towboats.By Terry Price- Remember to |
| extended period of time. When your body weight | | | | visit- Slalom skiing is more fun with a Malibu ski |
| is supported on the inside balls of your feet, this | | | | boat! |