in snow skiing there are two types of edge changes: crossing over (skier comes up and over the ski to change edges) and crossing under (skier unloads by dropping down to lighten the skis and sumultaneously lets skis go under him and laterally cross the hill while the body takes a more direct direction down the hill). seems like the same can be said about the water ski edge change.
i am very excited about the concepts that Chris and Wade have promoted in the various articles and forumn posts so far. they are simple and effective (what a welcome change!)
So how do you describe the dymanics of changing edge?
So far we know that loading the rope sets up a change of edge via 'crossing over'  (i.e a load at the second wake wil tend to pull the skier up and over the ski). but is that what you instruct?
The 'West Coast' edge change is more of a 'crossing under' move. sounds easy but i for one tend to be somewhat 'loaded' behind the boat and find it hard to relax the legs and let the ski swing under and out to the new edge.

If this is covered somewhere on the site please direct me there. otherwise i (and hopefully others) would be greatful to hear how you go about changing edges as effeciently as possible.

do you ever hae clinics in the SoCal area?

Thanks!

rocy, video your water skiing and analize it next to a pro video.in west coast skiing you spend less time from finish of turn to edge change and more time pre turning.counter rotation through the turn produces sick acceleration early.old school demands holding through to the second wake.a strong fast edge change comes from straight arms with no handle seperation during the edge change.there is no sustitute for video it tells all.scotty