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Subject: Winter Haven Florida October 30, 2004 – Short Attention Span Theatre- part 2 "Every year, I go back to the basics about throwing the ball and work on the whole throwing motion up from the bottom. I practiced at the way to be done." --Joe Namath, NFL Quarterback and Sports Broadcaster #1 "Lane, I am 6' 255, learning to barefoot. I am trying to perfect the 3-point position on the 5' rope on the boom. Butt gliding is easy (lots of padding), but when I put my feet on the water I bounce terrible. Please help. I have your video & e-book." -Wes Lane Dawg: Wes, I can deftly help you out with that problem! The reason your feet bounce, is because only the heels are going into the water. This position causes resistance instead of glide. This problem can definitely be solved by reading in practicing my article at http://www.thefootersedge.com/traumacenter/info/ne61.htm In addition to this article, I highly recommend reading my article on teaching big dudes. I have taught more people over 200 and 300 pounds than any other instructor in the world, and I pride myself and making my techniques easier for everyone. This article is at http://www.thefootersedge.com/traumacenter/info/ne34.htm To help you get your feet in the correct position on the water, I recommend the following for anyone over 200 pounds. Make sure to extend your hands and the handle out in front of your knees as you flex your ankles back wide by your butt (knees together). Make sure that you can see above your knees as your performing this procedure. If your eyes are closed or your head is tilted back, your feet will not go on the water properly even if they are flexed correctly. #2 "Please explain how to move back and forth over the wake." -- Jim Haggart Lane Dawg: I would love to go into a long explanation of how important body position is before crossing the wake, but I will answer the question that you asked me. In order to edge across the wake, you will need to learn to ski on the inside edge in of your cutting foot. This is the foot that is furthest away from the wake. Going back and forth across the wake is most easily accomplished by practicing your edging skills outside the wake and on both sides of the wake before ever attempting to cross the wake. You will also make this easier on yourself if you practice it on Puppy Paws first. The key to crossing the wake is learning to put as much weight as possible on your right instep as you are going to the left or in your left instep as you are going to the right. The edging foot should be directly under the rope in order to get an efficient cut towards or away from the wake. Learning to ride your one foots and on each foot and on each side of the wake will make this process much easier. Make sure to read my article in front slalom at http://www.thefootersedge.com/traumacenter/info/ne40.htm which is also explained in detail on my two-hour instructional video at http://www.thefootersedge.com/videos/index.htm . #3 "My question is how do I learn backwards deepwater from a boom bar." Regards, Marc. Lane Dawg: I love teaching backwards barefooting to people like you Marc and I can definitely help you become a great back barefooter! The quickest way to becoming a great backwards barefooter, is to come to the table prepared. I highly recommend that you read my articles at http://www.thefootersedge.com/traumacenter/backwards.htm and that you visualize it by reviewing my two-hour instructional video at http://www.thefootersedge.com/videos/index.htm . The safest way to learn backwards is by learning the backwards deepwater start. There are three different stages which each required time to master. I would have you start by learning the point and flex method, which I described at http://www.beabarefooter.com and http://www.thefootersedge.com/barefootanswers/answers/mostcommo n8.htm . #4 “What boat and motor do you feel are the best for barefooting?" –Joe Lane Dawg: I am very partial to Vortec engines. The more horsepower the better! And Malibu's new Vortec Hammerhead Engine boasts 400 horsepower! I am also sponsored by Malibu Boats which I feel are the best built boats in the world! I also still enjoy skiing behind my Malibu flight craft with the Mercury 200 DFI engine! Although it is not made any more, many barefooter's regard this both as the best barefoot boat that is ever been built. #5 “I have been on the boom for 6 years. Every time I try to stand behind the boat, I do not make it. I'm tired of riding 100 yards on my butt. I'm 6' 235Lbs and in my 40's." -Thanks, Dave Lane Dawg: the quickest solution to getting you all behind the boat is by the use of my wake board start method. Check out this article at http://www.thefootersedge.com/traumacenter/First%20time%20baref ooters.htm . I would also read my article about teaching big dudes at http://www.thefootersedge.com/traumacenter/info/ne34.htm . But before doing this practice the exercise outlined in my articles #61 and #68 at http://www.thefootersedge.com/traumacenter/First%20time%20baref ooters.htm Most people who read my newsletters, find it hard to believe that the average age student I teach your my ski school is between ages 35 and 50! Therefore, do not let age become an issue because I have taught thousands of people your age and your size. I can almost guarantee that the very first thing you would need to work on it is tweaking your butt glide before learning the proper three-point position! Where your handle is riding and Holly your knee shin is all in the Butt glide and three-point will most certainly help you to success! Fear not, Dave! I can guarantee your success if you follow my written articles and study my two-hour instructional video at http://www.thefootersedge.com/videos/index.htm Please let me know about your success and do me a huge favor by affording this e-mail to someone you know would appreciate my help by writing something like this: ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Hi (Insert their name here) Do you subscribe to Lane “Dawg” Bowers Free Barefoot Tips Newsletter? I do, and I think it's great because....(insert your own reasons here) Subscriptions are FREE and you get a copy of Lane's 200+-page "Be the Best Barefooter on Your Lake" E-book with 48 articles covering everything from The Easiest Way to Learn to Barefoot Water Ski to Learning to Backwards Barefoot to Jumping Inverted... Just go to http://www.thefootersedge.com/free_ebook and you can get all the details. Talk to you soon! (Your Name Here) ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------- Thanks for helping out! I appreciate it... Expect a Miracle! Lane "Dawg" Bowers 2003 World Overall Senior Barefoot Champion lane@lanedawg.com http://www.thefootersedge.com http://www.beabarefooter.com http://www.barefootanswers.com 877 685-6270 <----------Call Me! 863 557-8871 <----------Direct Line Fax: 509 756-4343