The Complete Water Ski Boom Buying Guide

Thanks for your information regarding your boat. Here are some facts about our Barefoot International water ski booms that will be helpful in making your decision.

#1 We guarantee that you will get the best barefoot boom in the world at the best price, guaranteed to fit your boat or your money back! See our guarantee at http://www.thefootersedge.com/equipment/boomsacces.html

#2 You get Free Shipping on any of our Barefoot International water ski booms in the U.S. For over seas orders, we now have greatly reduced pricing on shipping, and we quote each order separately based on your address. You will receive the best shipping price and will get that quote after we receive your shipping address.

#3 10% of all orders are good towards any lesson at The Footer’s Edge Training Center here in sunny Winter Haven, Florida. http://www.thefootersedge.com/equipment/training_center.html

#4 Lane will include his world famous No Fall DVD worth $40.00. It is guaranteed to teach you to barefoot water ski without falling. Lane is the #1 trainer for skill and safety in Barefoot Skiing around the world.

#5 In addition, we will give you access to free video lessons that are guaranteed to get you water skiing without falling in one hour, guaranteed;

Learn to get up on two skis without falling in one hour with our free videos at
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Learn to get up on a wakeboard without falling in one hour with our free videos at
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Learn to get up on a slalom ski in one hour without falling with our free videos at
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Learn to barefoot water ski in one hour without falling with our free videos at
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We look forward to helping you achieve your water skiing dreams. You can always email Lane at lane@lanedawg.com to get the advice you need to reach your barefoot goals, whether you are a customer or not.

Watch for World Champion Mike Seipel’s call or let us know at lane@lanedawg.com if he isn’t getting through to you to make sure we get the right boom for your specific boat.

#5 We have a toll free 24-hour equipment hotline in case you need questions or installation help at any time. That number is 877-221-2849
You can place your order over the Internet on the following link:
http://www.thefootersedge.com/equipment/boomsacces.html
… Or call me to speak to a real person. My name is Aleda Bowers at 863-268-0111 or toll-free at 1-877-685-6270, x-8

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Barefoot Boom Solutions to Water Skiing Problems

If you are new to water skiing, you may not know what a barefoot boom is. But if you have ever been frustrated with trying to learn to get up on combo skis, a slalom ski, a kneeboard, or even on your bare feet, then you will want to listen closely. A barefoot boom could be your next purchase.

The Barefoot boom was invented as a device to help skiers learn to barefoot water ski not long after barefooting was invented, but it has been difficult to tell who was the first to use it since so many home made versions have been made. In 1981, Mike Seipel began manufacturing booms as his trademark way of getting people to learn to barefoot water ski safely.

This is your opportunity to become an armchair expert and get the insider information about barefoot booms that many companies do not want you to know. Booms are not created equal and I will attempt to tell you what you need to look for and what myths to avoid.

Myth number 1: The lighter the boom, the better it is because it is easier to set-up and take down.

Myth number 1: FALSE. Boom weight is determined by the construction. Lighter booms are constructed with hollow cores. What you want to look for is solid aircraft aluminum construction. Barefoot booms are subjected to a tremendous amount of pressure when used for teaching. The most important consideration for booms is safety and nothing short of a solid boom is acceptable. All Barefoot International water ski booms are solid aircraft aluminum construction.

Myth number 2: one cable connected to the bow is better than two.

Myth number 2: FALSE. Safety, safety, safety. I have tested every boom on the market. When a boom cable breaks because of construction, it is a terrifying moment whether a skier is attached or not. Two cables provide maximum security and safety. All Barefoot International water ski booms have always been made with two stainless steel cables all the way to the point of attachment. This ensures the greatest possible safety and security.

Warning: Never buy a boom that uses nylon straps to adjust the boom cable length. Barefoot International Water Ski Booms use two stainless steel cables all the way to the point of attachment.

Myth number 3: booms with quick-release lever-clamps and moving parts are better because the boom height can be adjusted with greater ease.

Myth number 3: FALSE. After testing every boom clamp on the market, the quick-release lever-clamp with moving parts takes about 30 seconds to adjust while a heavy-duty boom clamp takes about 15 seconds longer. My findings showed that after hundreds of adjustments, the flexing of the quick-release lever-clamp with moving parts weakens. On the other hand, the heavy-duty boom clamp provides the surest connection with the ski pylon with no deterioration over time.

All Barefoot International water ski booms have heavy-duty boom clamps without any levers or moving parts that could deteriorate. Each of our booms comes with a heavy-duty safe airline Quick Release Pin that allows you put the boom on and off in seconds without compromising safety.

By far the biggest consideration in a barefoot boom is safety. By getting the best barefoot boom you can find, you can then concentrate on learning and teaching others to ski. Barefoot booms are now being used to teach children and adults alike to kneeboard, combo ski, wakeboard, slalom, and barefoot. If you get the best water ski boom, it will last forever and you will become the go-to-guy for learning to water ski on your lake.

All Barefoot International water ski booms are guaranteed to be the best water ski booms in the world.

Insider Secrets to Choosing the Best Bare Foot Boom

If you have ever been water skiing, you most likely have struggled to learn or teach someone else. The real excitement begins when you try to learn to get up on combo skis, a slalom ski, a wakeboard, or even when you try to barefoot water ski. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that one way to dramatically accelerate the learning process is to use a bare foot boom.

The bare foot boom was originally designed to teach people to ski on your bare feet, but now it is used to minimize falling and injuries in all types of water skiing activities.

The boom is a round aircraft aluminum bar that extends from the boat perpendicular about 8-10 feet to either side. The boom creates a secure fixture that the skier can use for stability during the learning process. The boom dramatically increases skier confidence. Imagine how much better the skier feels when they can hear instructions while enjoying an upward stationary pull from the boom.

There are three parts to the barefoot boom;

1. the boom clamp which attaches the boom to the boat

2. the first 6-foot extension arm which attaches to the boom clamp by a pin

3. the second 6-foot extension arm which slides six inches inside the first 6-foot extension, extends outward, and has one or two cables that attach from the end of the boom to the bow eye on the front of the boat.

Choosing the best bare foot boom can be tricky. The first decision you will need to make is based on where you can attach it. If you have a tower, you can use a tower boom which clamps to the tower. If you have a boat designed for water skiing, you can use a standard boom, which attaches to a ski pylon which is a solid aluminum pole that extends through the floor of the boat up to a height of around 3-4 feet above the water level. If you do not have either of these attachment points, there is a boom called a gunnel mount boom which is designed to mount its clamp on the inside of either side of the boat and extends out the opposite side.

If you have a tower, then the only information you need is