| Classic
Water Skiing is comprised of 3 disciplines - slalom, tricks,
jumps and serve as the foundation from which Water Ski &
Wakeboard Canada (formerly Water Ski Canada) was built.
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Slalom: Slalom skiing is probably the most
popular skill among recreational skiers. Performed on one
ski, this is the skill that most beginner and novice skiers
strive to accomplish, and what the elite skiers manage to
make look effortless.
Slalom Competition Format -
* A slalom course is comprised of 6 fixed
buoys positioned 11.5m to the left and right of a centreline,
which consists of bouys 2.1m apart for boat path alignment.
* Depending upon a skiers' category and/or ability level,
the rope length can vary between 18.25m to an incredibly short
9.50m.
* A successful pass requires each skier to follow the boat
through the slalom course entrance gates, pass around the
outside of all 6 buoys and proceed through the end gates.
* Upon completing each pass, the rope will be shortened (thus
making the run more difficult) until such a time as the skier
cannot complete the full run.
* A final score will be recorded on the basis of speed, rope
length and # of completed buoys.
Trick skiing is a discipline that demands
a high level of balance, skill, and creativity. Unlike the
other classic disciplines, you're up against the clock and
are judged on the performance of your trick selections.
* A trick course is approximately 175m long,
and is marked at either end by 2 fixed buoys, positioned 15
meters apart.
* Each contestant is allowed two 20 second passes through
the trick course and may perform as many tricks as he/she
desires, given the time allotted.
* At the conclusion of both runs, the skier will record a
score that is based up the numeric value allocated to each
of the successfully performed tricks.
Jump: Ski jumping is by far the most extreme
discipline in Classic, 3 event skiing, and has almost been
perfected by Canada's World Champion, Jaret Llewellyn. Performed
on two specially designed skis, coupled with a helmet and
padded wetsuit, contestants approach the ramp at lightening
speeds, and can soar through the air at distances of up to
300 feet!
* A starting buoy for a jump course is placed
approximately 210m out from the ramp, which provides a reference
for the best jumpers to begun a sequence of aggressive wake
crossings to maximize their speed approaching the jump ramp.
* The height of the ramp is dependent upon the skier's category,
and can range from 1.5m to 1.8m.
* The boat speeds for this event are determined by the skier's
category, and ranges between 48kph to 57 kph.
* Each contestant is entitled to 3 jumps/passes or falls from
the time he/she starts.
* A jump is scored when the skier passes over the ramp and
lands without falling and is based only on the horizontal
distance of the jump.
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