If we were rating the schools on water conditions alone,
most of the Florida schools would get lower scores since
they all use public lakes.
The good thing about Florida lakes though is that there are hundreds to choose
from. None of them are ever very busy with boat traffic, especially during
the week. You can always find smooth water somewhere. If you're used to
skiing on rivers or canals, you'll find that the runs are a lot shorter and
require the boat driver to turn more often due to the curved shoreline. If
your used to crowded public lakes, these lakes will be a dream to ski on.
Very little traffic and very little backwash.
RSWS teaches on a chain of 19 lakes that are all connected by
canals. The instructors know which lakes to take you to depending on the wind direction and
speed. All the instructors make a good effort to find the smoothest water
available despite the wind. All the other ski school instructors know
where Ron's staff likes to train
and respect those training spots. You won't find other skiers trying to
encroach on Ron's water, or they'll wake the Bull.
Ron once gave me a good pointer about water conditions.
If you are training for tournaments, you need to train in rough water as well as
smooth. Tournament conditions 9 times out of 10, are rough. If
you're not used to it, you'll freak out at the tournaments.
This spot is fine
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Ron checking out Stuart's form
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