Pond Skimming Question...

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DSNoad

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So I'll be entering a pond skimming contest for the first time next weekend and I'm wondering if anyone has any advice as to how the hellll I am going to make it across. Has anyone had success?

Also, if (when) I fall in the water will it damage my skis (ARVs) or boots at all? I figure its just water, so long as I dry everything off as soon as I can it wont rust anything out. Waters just melted snow so why would it hurt them, correct?

 
first you need to get the fattest skis possible, ARGs are the best because they are the closest to water skis, Then when you are up top try to run some windex or Wd40 on your bases, this will make you faster!
DON'T TURN or scrub speed, you want to go into the water as fast as possible, if possible go all the way through the water and hit a jump coming out, (this will give you more points to win)
When entering the water there will probably be a jump to launch you into the water, suck it up with your knees, too many people have stiff legs and get bucked into the back seat and land on their back in the water, suck it up, bring your knees up and put your hands forward.
When crossing the water you really do want to feel like you are water skiing, keep your hands in front of you and crouch like you are sitting in a chair.
I love pond skimming, a spring tradition
Good luck and let us know how you do, send us pics to info@coloradofreeskier.com

 
I did end of season pond skiimming on a pair of snowblades, needless to say i didn make it across but it was hilarious.

wearing flowery shirt and boardshorts... man it was cold.
 
Wide skis are so 2011... Grab your throwback gear and giv'er!
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From Captain Steezy the pond skimming champ himself! This is great advice, stoked for the skim this year Gabe!!
 
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