Callaway V: Water Sports Part 2

As I said in the previous post, Bode learned how to slalom, or, ski with just one ski.  This allows for more tricks, but it definitely is something one has to learn to do.  Bode never quite got starting with just one ski, but he was able to start with two skis and drop one.  He also had an instructor with him to help him keep his balance.  Here's a movie of his first attempt.

Here's his second attempt.  Note how Bode and the instructor can just talk back and forth while skiing.  The instructor is trying to help Bode get the feel for the transition; to do this, he wants Bode to practice just skiing on one ski by lifting his other ski out of the water.

The third time was the charm, because he was able to hold his balance and ski around on one ski.

I also took some action photos.

Here's a good one of Bode after having done a few runs; if he keeps this up, he could be working at Callaway in seven years.

Here's a good photo of Ashley.

And I like his picture of Bode giving me the thumbs-up.

Here are some still-photos of Bode dropping a ski.

We have far too many pictures and movies, so this is probably enough.  We had the best time on the water and were sad for our vacation to end.  However, it's probably good that it ended when it did, as we (Ashley and I) are both exhausted and need some rest :-)  Pleasant weekend to all.