Baller WBLskier Posted July 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2015 I'm trying to help my daughters and other kids progress in the slalom course. I feel like I don't really know what to tell them to focus/work on as I have to think skiing long line at 25mph and under things are a whole lot different than 34mph and shorter lines. What are the top things you would tell a kid to work on or focus on (one that is already running the course successfully but not yet cutting rope)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted July 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2015 It is all about body position behind the boat. Turns are easy when working down the line if you can get your kids in the right position and teach them to lean properly the rest will take care of itself until they are shortening the rope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markchilcutt Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 First and foremost Have Fun Then Have Fun and last have fun! But seriously I think @chef23 nailed it! body position behind the boat and dont be afraid of the wake! i think the biggest thing with kids once they have the general concept will be how much time they get to spend skiing. Time = progress with youngsters. I also think its important for them to watch better skiers skiing from the observers seat in the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markchilcutt Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 @OB you got it dialed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gt2003 Posted July 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2015 Best advice for kids...STAY AWAY FROM @MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted July 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2015 @OB great picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ktm300 Posted July 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2015 Mandatory that they watch this video. Ends discussion about the wakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BlueSki Posted July 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2015 How about a light line for that kid? Geez, that line was bouncing as much as she was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted July 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2015 @BlueSki I am pretty sure Lindsay is a boy. He tricked over 9000 points last year in the European U14 championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ntx Posted July 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2015 I have always said you need to edge thru the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller harddock Posted July 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2015 You need to be patient. Kids learn at different levels. Some will figure it out quicker than others. Keep it fun. INT utilizes a mini course which can work wonders for getting them used to chasing buoys, then they work on full good side, mini off side and as they progress they get full passes on full course. This seemed to work for many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BlueSki Posted July 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2015 Whoops. The hair got me, and my friend's wife is named Lindsay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted July 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2015 Lots of free skiing. Don't worry about getting wide, but do have strong wake crossings. Try to explain keeping themselves aligned with the handle and ski at all times. Definitely get rid of long line and go to 15 off. The wakes are ridiculous at long line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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