Barefooting has joined the ranks of the exciting, unusual and growing Extreme sports. The 3 events of Slalom, Trick and Jumping are similar to those in traditional water skiing, but the difference is in the speed of the boat (38-44 mph) and the lack of buoys for slalom.
• In Barefoot Slalom competition, skiers cross from wake to wake. Points are awarded for as many full crossings and partial crossings a skier can do in 15 seconds. Skiers ski forwards then backwards, on 1 foot or 2. The most points are awarded for crossing the wake skiing backwards on one foot.
• In Barefoot Trick competition skiers perform as many tricks as possible in 2 - 15 second passes.
• In Barefoot Jump competition, skiers fly over a fiberglass ramp at speeds over 43 mph. High tech video recording systems now ensure that instant and accurate jump distances are available to spectators, judges and skiers.
For more info, please email: vpbarefoot@wswo.ca
