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Doubles and Trios

Doubles as the name implies requires two people, a guy and a girl. There are two types of doubles, conventional and strap. Conventional Doubles the girl performs tricks while the guy assists and holds onto the rope. Our conventional doubles like to work with other couples to form a sort of dance. The strap double couples like to work alone. In strap doubles the guy is strapped to the rope and this leaves his hands free to assist the girl more effectively. This is probably one of the more dangerous stunts in waterskiing because the skier is strapped to the rope. I would like to repeat that the stunts on these pages should not be attempted except under professional supervision and then at the skier's own risk. To decrease the level of danger a devise called a quick pin is used that allows a spotter to detach the skier from the boat. Strap Doubles are considered by many as the most beautiful stunt on the water. The Aqua Addicts have several teams of Strap Doubles each improving with great strides.

Trios like strap doubles require the guys to be strapped to the rope. This makes them as dangerous as Strap Doubles and should not be attempted at home. Two guys and one girl work together to perform stunts much like Strap Doubles but also some stunts that would be impossible for a Strap Doubles team to perform. It is a wonderful stunt that is not to be missed. The Aqua Addicts have two teams of Trios.

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