I just spent a week in the Winter Haven Florida area. If you have not been and you like show skiing, this is the place to be, whether it is slalom, show skiing, bare footing or wake boarding. There are a lot of great water sport teachers and schools in the area. Everyone should make the time to visit the area. It's like paying homage to the birth place of show skiing.
Just got back from a week with Betty Bonifay. This is the third year I have been there. It is not only a memorable experience being with a swivel ski legend that helped develop most of the swivel tricks we use today, it's also a great learning experience. Betty is a wealth of knowledge. She breaks down every element of a trick. She knows how to help you make the slightest change in your position on the ski to help you learn or smooth out your tricks and movements. What's always interesting is watching your video tape after a set. You can see what she was explaining to you on the water and then try to work out the kinks on land.
What was really cool was the helmet you wear while skiing. She can talk you through what ever you are doing on the water. Most importantly, she is very positive and encourages you through all the falling and frustration. The helmet microphones save so much time and allow you to correct while skiing, saving a lot of falls too. Thanks Betty for the great week. My girls and I came back psyched for the ski season. Too bad it's two long months away.
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