Rule 2 - DEFINITIONS
2.1: Competition Area
The course dimensions are shown in Diagrams 1, 2, and 3 following the Appendices of this Rule Book. The dimensions of the course shall be as indicated. No buoys or markers, other than those indicated by Diagrams 1, 2, and 3 are permitted within the competition area except to mark safety hazards, landing or starting areas, or turning buoys. Any such buoys shall be distinguishable from tournament buoys and shall be pointed out to the skiers at the start of the competition. For the jump course it is recommended that a boat turning buoy(s) be used to ensure consistent boat paths.
2.2: Fall
A fall in any event is defined as accomplished at the moment any one of the following occurs:
- a) the skier loses possession of the tow line (except as noted in 7.4); or
- b) the skier does not have at least one ski on one foot; or
- c) the skier is unable ultimately to regain skiing position.
2.3: Skiing Position
Skiing position is defined as that position in which all of the following exist:
- a) the skier has possession of the tow line; and
- b) the skier is riding forward or backward with a ski or skis on his/her feet; and
- c) the weight of the skier is primarily supported by his/her ski or skis, or the skier is ultimately able to regain control.