Step Over

The step over turn is the style I use on my F-B. When turning to the right, turn on your right foot. It is important that the right foot stays in contact with the water and that the left foot steps over to the back. Ideally you want to maintain a shoulder width stance or closer throughout the turn. The right foot should also stay slightly in front of your hips and should stay flat on the water.

Step Under

The step under turn, from my experience, is the most popular. Though many skiers would like to step-over, they naturally step-under. NOT A PROBLEM. When turning to the right, turn on your left foot. It is important that the left foot stays in contact with the water and that the right foot steps through the spray to the back. This does not mean that your foot actually has to force through some hard spray. It is just an expression. Ideally you want to maintain a shoulder width stance or closer throughout the turn. The left foot should also stay slightly in front of your hips and should stay flat on the water. Sound familiar?

Hop and Swap

The hop and swap is a very popular way to turn for show skiers. The inconsistent water conditions along with a show circle whip accommodate this style. This turn consists of timing and the ability to land soft in the back position. Basically you put a front hop and a back hop landing together with a quick swap of the feet. It is necessary to lighten your feet on the water, but leaving the water is optional. I feel this turn has the most potential for injury. If your timing is off and your weight comes down on your feet in any position other than the front or back position you will have trouble. This is the turn I originally learned, and I still pull it out of the hat for wake turns and rough water conditions.