The Best Barefoot Video Ever

[downbrowntown]

whats your recomended speed 4 someone just starting??

[bftskir]

@downbrowntown That's kind of a loaded question, generally you want to learn as slow as you can stay on top of the water, a common mistake is going too fast. Tell me your weight, if you are going to use a boom or try longline. I can ski barefoot down to 25 or less but I typically ski at 38 to 44mph, learning you will want to plant feet at between 25-30 and go up to 35 or maybe 38. A sinking feeling is OK as long as you aren't catching or pushing through the surface.

[bftskir]

@downbrowntown you should check out sacfooter channel for more than 300 barefoot vids some show us trainimg first timers in the swing which is the easiest way to learn without ever even falling.

[Ropedude88]

that's it i'm taking the boat out this weekend to start barefooting again lol awesome vid !!

[coconutter24]

OMG DUDE UR AMAZING =0

[bftskir]

@coconutter24 Thank you, thank you very much :)

[wannaracemeagain]

unreal! My 12 yr old son just leared how to barefoot this past summer. He loves it! this video is a great inspiration to him!!

Keep It Up!!!

[55goldknight]

what kind of boat is this?

[bftskir]

@55goldknight Sanger DXII Barefooter with Mercury Racing 377 Scorpion (377ci/377hp)

[wtrski4]

Bayou you are still in mens open rankings and you are over 50 i think... how do you stay in shape...

[bftskir]

@wtrski4 ---Willie skis a few times a week and practices yoga and it keeps him in shape he is still a fantastic barefooter and almost 55 years old

[stuckinmaine]

Cool, now lets see some grinds XD

[SheerPandemonium]

UNREAL! Keep the videos coming!

[santiagodeaquino]

Damn i wish i was 18 again! I miss the water with or without sticks. Excellent video!!!! Totally impressive!!!

[superLeobreaker]

this guy is crazy one foot over the wake

[Phon205]

fuck'n sick vid.

[athran1220]

i cant seem to get to the 3 point. can u give me pointers or something that might help me.

[bftskir]

@athran1220

Keep the handle in tight to your waist, elbows bent and tucked in to your sides, get in a reclining position, don't sit up too much, and don't try riding your three point for a long time, just plant as you are getting up enough speed and push the handle forwards(let your arms out straight) as you stand up and ski away---hope that helps

[athran1220]

i cant seem to get to the 3 point. any pointers??

[plop010]

great footage, love it, but i wouldnt be to proud of the video creating, andy conway :P

[bftskir]

@plop010 Actually it's very hard to catch the elusive barefooter in his native habitat you must be at the right place at the right time and it also helps to put some Rob Zombie in there too.

[jpwade1]

Hey Channel Cat, good to see you still have the right attitude,lol

[jpwade1]

cest ce bon, from the Bonnie Carrie Spillway!, look at dat Cajun Go!

[nukieboy69]

you guys are GODS!

[bftskir]

I've seen them, great videos and a great place to do some barefooting, beautiful!

[sukmahuge1]

nice work guys thats mad

i drag foot

dnt try trick

how long did it take u to cross the wake so hard back wards

[bftskir]

@sukmahuge1

That's Keith St Onge who holds the current world record. took about 15 yrs or so and alot of practice to get that good.

[sukmahuge1]

thats mad

well im only 16 so i got heaps of time to practice

do you guys drag race foot?

its heaps of fun

[drumthordrum77]

I thought, getting up barefoot was hard enough...jeez

[LandenJohn]

hey its Landen!

Thats some sick stuff!! :)

How fast do you guys go for all those tricks?!

hopefully we can stay in contact becaus ei would LOVE to come down by you guys and learn a few tricks!!

[alyosha117]

damn

[Zelp11]

Awsome!...:)

[shamus8154]

and just when i though i was getting good at this....

[mitchellkuhn]

wow, that is impressive.

[minigunmem]

dude, you suck.. really !

my grandma would do better ;P

[bftskir]

send your grandma over then

[jpwade1]

@minigunmem , well your grandma must be about as old as the Channel Cat

"Back then we didn’t have any equipment – we used three pairs of cut-off jeans for wet pants and a Cypress Gardens vest for buoyancy!" ~Bayou Boogie Barefooter~

[wtrski4]

The Bayou Boogie Barefooter thanks for the clips. I hope they find and post all of the old school clips that are out there pre internet. I am sure there are many more.

[JordieMuska]

KSO IS A MACHINE... love the rob zombie remix.

[adelvanturi]

I've been foot'en for 30 years, this guys special! Really special

[bftskir]

well, you are either talking about Keith St. Onge, the current world champion, or William Farrell who you probably know since he's been footing for about 30 yrs and taught barefooting at Mike Siepels barefoot school. I am squeezed in between these guys, doing the front tumble up!

[skikiteflyer]

Is this filmed at Banana Lake in CA? Sure looks like it.

[bftskir]

Banana Lake? no, it is filmed in Calif at 2 sites...KSO and Myself are at Diablo Shores and William Farrell is at Shortline

[obone01]

Woah that's some great talent right there! Kudos!

[earthbean83]

thx for the comment..Ash has a long way to go to get as good as you....so how many injuries have you endured to get this good?!?!?! E.

[bftskir]

I got hurt a few times, pulled hamstring, sore knees but I didn't start til i was about 20. Ash has a big advantage by starting so young and being so flexible. Check out the videos of the De Villiers bros Andre and Zane they are incredible!

[amoskittelson]

Thanks for the advice. This video is sick. You've inspired me to learn how to do this.

[bftskir]

credit for taking the time to put the video together belongs to Andy Conway.

[BarefootDave69]

VERY cool!! Many thanks to whoever took the time to put that video together! :-)