XII. Slider:

A. Overview:

1. Riders will perform a subjectively judged run, following the format of either the WWA Freeride or Timed Freeride competitions. (X and IX) The inclusion, number and direction of passes, falls and double ups is at the discretion of the event organizer.

2. Contestants may perform any number of tricks on any obstacles they choose, in any order they wish within the course. Riders will be judged on the difficulty and proficiency of the moves executed, how big they take tricks, variety of tricks performed, technical difficulty, use of obstacles within the course and the creativity and fluidity of the run. (Also see Timed Slider Format Section I).

B. The Course:

The course layout shall be appropriate to the space available. The layout is at the event organizers discretion, although obstacles that are directional (kickers, ramps) should be placed in the course to allow all riders to hit one from the toe-side edge and one on the heel-side edge. Safety should be the determining factor in course layout.

C. The Run:

1. The rider will leave the starting dock and enter the course for the first pass. The first pass begins when the rider hits the first obstacle. At the end of the first pass, the boat will turn immediately to set up for a right or left hand double up (if included), which was chosen by the rider before leaving the dock, or turn around and re-enter the course. At the end of the second pass, the boat will turn immediately after passing the end course buoy to set up for a right or left hand double up (if included) which was chosen by the rider before leaving the dock. Riders will be judged on tricks initiated on obstacles within the course, plus any double ups. Judging will stop after the final obstacle or double up. Riders must be ready for the boat to turn immediately after the second course buoy. No re-rides will be awarded for the boat turning during a trick at the ends of the course.

2. The rider will continue their run after one fall from the place they fell. The number of falls allowed is at the discretion of the event organizer.

D. Communication:

1. It is the sole responsibility of the rider to communicate to the driver before leaving the dock where to proceed through the course, which direction to turn for the double up and to verify the proper speed of the boat. Riders must also communicate any specifics of the double up wanted (i.e. open or closed.) There will be NO re-rides due to miscommunication. Also to run closer to or further from apperations.

2. Riders may change the direction of the double up by clearly signaling to and receiving confirmation from the boat before the end of a pass.

3. In the event of a double up given in the wrong direction, or if the event is running under the WWA Freeride Format the rider must wave off the double up and not attempt a trick. If a trick is attempted, the rider has accepted that as their double up. If a rider waves off the double up and doesn't attempt anything, the boat will travel back down the course, turn around, and go back to complete the correct double up. There will be no re-ride for turbulent water created by this action. A double up will not be repeated when using the WWA Timed Format.