How to Do a Two-Handed Slalom Turn on a Kneeboard

Clean, sharp turns are the key to a good slalom run. The two-handed turn will help keep you right on course.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Safety Flags
• Kneeboards
• Life Vests
• Ski Boats
• Water Ski Ropes
• Wet Suits

1. Grip the handle in the baseball bat grip (one hand over, one hand under).

2. Cut hard to the right as you enter the turn by leaning back and pulling the rope handle toward your left hip.

3. Stop cutting when you are almost at a 45-degree angle from the boat.

4. Flatten out your board on the water by leaning slightly forward and ceasing to pull the rope toward your hip.

5. Coast just before you reach the buoy, and gradually transfer your weight to your left (outside) knee.

6. Lean back and slightly left as you pass around the slalom buoy.

7. Turn back toward the wake and pull hard against the rope toward your right hip to accelerate out of the turn.

Tips & Warnings

• Go into your turn slowly, and pull hard against the boat only after you feel the inside rail of your board start to catch on the water.
• Put all your weight on your inside leg and pull the rope toward your opposite hip to avoid side-sliding out of your turn.
• Always wear a life vest and observe proper boating safety when kneeboarding.
• Kneeboarding is an inherently dangerous activity. Please seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.

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