Monthly Archives: February 2008

Andre is a Rockstar

Posted on February 25, 2008 by wedge

No, not Andre 3000 from what ever group he’s in, but Andre De Villiers.  He puts up some sick footing in this video from BFC.  The guy likes to jump off the back of the boat and does a new kind … Continue reading →

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3 Big Back Circles

Posted on February 22, 2008 by wedge

Props to Liz Flaherty from the Chain Skimmers and the UW Ski Team.  At state last year (2007) she did a nice little barefoot act.  She starts with a back flier and then ends up doing two more back deeps as … Continue reading →

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The Duck Story

Posted on February 11, 2008 by wedge

Back in the fall of 2006 I was out skiing in Monoan Bay. In the fall there just seems to a few more birds on the water. Don’t know why. So much like with the pigeons from Seinfeld, boats seem … Continue reading →

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WaterSki Magazine – March 2008 Recap

Posted on February 9, 2008 by wedge

This month’s WaterSki Magazine has a couple good articles about barefooting.  I’ve noticed a little more in there about barefooting and that’s a nice change.  They still focus a lot on the 3-event skiing, but they are doing better with footing … Continue reading →

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Rain Got You Down?

Posted on February 5, 2008 by wedge

Ignore the fact that is the heart of winter here in Wisco and there is currently a winter storm warning that is expected to dump 6 to 8 inches of snow tonight.  Pretend it’s summer and there’s been lots of rain… and now back … Continue reading →

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Think Tank 2008

Posted on February 5, 2008 by wedge

Don’t know what Think Tank is?  I’m about to tell you if you don’t.  Think Tank is the world’s largest water skiing convention and expo and it is put on by the Wisconsin Water Skiing Federation and this year it is … Continue reading →

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How to do a Tumble Turn

Posted on February 4, 2008 by wedge

So here goes my first instructional post.  First, the disclaimer.  I’m still working on this trick.  I understand how to do it, just having some issues with the execution. The tumble turn can be broken down into 3 basic parts.  … Continue reading →

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