How to Jump the Wake in Slalom Waterskiing

Jump up as you hit the wake on your cut from the outside and land with your ski pointing forward for a controlled wake-jump on a slalom ski.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Life Vests
• Ski Boats
• Slalom Skis
• Water Ski Ropes
• Water Skis

1. Become very comfortable with your slalom ski before considering any jump. You should be confident with turning inside and outside the wake at high speed.

2. Ride outside the wake, with the boat driving about 36 mph. Grip the rope with the baseball-bat grip.

3. Cut hard toward the wake to generate speed. Stay crouched low on your ski.

4. Stop cutting right before you hit the wake. Your momentum will carry you over the wake, but if you are still cutting, you will most likely fall.

5. Pop up as you hit the wake, straightening your legs to jump up.

6. Freeze your position in the air. As you become a more confident jumper, you can personalize your jumping position.

7. Land leaning back so that the back of the ski lands first. The tip of your ski is pointing forward. Bend your knees to absorb the landing.

Tips & Warnings

• Start with small hops. Landing on one ski is more difficult than on two, so take some time getting used to it.
• Always wear a life vest.
• When you fall forward, roll your back forward, and close your eyes. Watch out for your ski.
• Waterskiing is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.

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[jcollot]

on 5/21/2007 This is crazy. At 36 ??? I do a lot of slalom skiing, in the course. Never heard of such a dangerous guidance before.

Slalom skis are not made to jump. If you want to jump, use a wakeboard, or jump skis.