Barefoot Competition
Barefoot Water Skiing is without doubt the most technical and thrilling discipline in the sport of water skiing. It is fast, precise, skilful and exciting to watch and incorporates three disciplines; wake/slalom, trick and jump which coupled with speeds of up to 72km/h produces an adrenaline rush for both spectators and competitors alike.
Jump Event – Skiers are towed in a straight line at a maximum speed of 72km/h towards the jump, calling for the boat to make either a near, centre of far pass from the jump. Competitors ski over the jump and take off in either a traditional or inverted position. Competitors are judged on the overall distance of their jump, measured by computer software. The distance is measured from the front of the jump to where the skier has made first contact with the water. The skier must successfully regain barefoot skiing position in order for the jump to be successful.
Wake Slalom Event - Competitors are judged on 2 x 15second passes during which they cross back and forth across the boat wash in either a forwards or backwards skiing position as many times as possible. Two-foot crossings score 0.5 points, while one-foot crossings score 1.0 points. The scores from each pass are tallied and added together to give each individual’s Wake Slalom score.
Trick Event – Competitors are judged on 2 x 15second passes during which they demonstrate as many tricks as possible in either or both a forwards or backwards skiing position with each trick only scoring once. The competitor is also scored on their starting tricks which do not form part of the 15second pass. The scores from each pass are tallied and added together to give each individual’s Trick score.
For most up to date information regarding World Rules, Rankings, Records and other Barefoot related information please visit www.worldbarefootcouncil.com.
Jump Event – Skiers are towed in a straight line at a maximum speed of 72km/h towards the jump, calling for the boat to make either a near, centre of far pass from the jump. Competitors ski over the jump and take off in either a traditional or inverted position. Competitors are judged on the overall distance of their jump, measured by computer software. The distance is measured from the front of the jump to where the skier has made first contact with the water. The skier must successfully regain barefoot skiing position in order for the jump to be successful.
Wake Slalom Event - Competitors are judged on 2 x 15second passes during which they cross back and forth across the boat wash in either a forwards or backwards skiing position as many times as possible. Two-foot crossings score 0.5 points, while one-foot crossings score 1.0 points. The scores from each pass are tallied and added together to give each individual’s Wake Slalom score.
Trick Event – Competitors are judged on 2 x 15second passes during which they demonstrate as many tricks as possible in either or both a forwards or backwards skiing position with each trick only scoring once. The competitor is also scored on their starting tricks which do not form part of the 15second pass. The scores from each pass are tallied and added together to give each individual’s Trick score.
For most up to date information regarding World Rules, Rankings, Records and other Barefoot related information please visit www.worldbarefootcouncil.com.
