SKIDDER

It is easiest to learn the skidder on very smooth water. Boat speed should be about 20 MPH. Move outside of the wake in a straight line of travel. Elevate the blades as close to the surface as possible without loosing lift. In a quick but smooth movement simultaneously at the hips move shoulders way back and lower the handle to the knees. While applying light pressure with your feet, hold that position. The ski should start lurching, trying to jump at this time keeping the handle on your knees. Brake forward at the waist and release the pressure on your feet completely relaxing your legs. This will bring the front of the blade to a flatter angle of attack. The lurching will stop and a smooth skidder will commence. If the foil sinks you broke forward too far, or raised the handle off your knees. Start over and try again. Slalom turns and wake cuts can be accomplished by gently rolling your upper body just like slalom turning.