Again, I must defer to others with more experience, but I prefer to have the driver mount first. That way he has better control of the ski, especially in breakers, to keep it heading in the desired direction - even paddling slowly forwards as the engine remounts. Also this way there is nobody in the way of anyone's legs if they are doing a straddle mount.

I'm sure the first person in could mount side saddle but the second in should surely mount straddle or risk throwing the first back in.

Most important is to practise it and develop a drill that works well for you.

My male doubles partner Larry is much taller and heavier than myself. We found the best method to remount was first of all to get on opposite sides of the ski and hang on next to the cockpit you are getting into. This made it much easier for me to hold the ski and counter balance for him as his weight was pulling it over to his side. We get in side saddle and rear person first.

Kathleen