Have you ever seen someone water ski? Were you fascinated by how it seemed to glide on the water without great effort and did you by any chance think "Sooner or later I want to do it too"? Well, that day has come! This article will walk you through everything you need to know to get started.
Steps
Step 1. Buy a good pair of water skis
For beginners, it is best to choose a long pair, as they allow for better maneuverability and greater balance.
Step 2. It is a sport that requires physical strength and energy
Work out, then, by doing stretches and exercises to strengthen the muscles of the arms and legs (such as "squats" or "sit-ups").
Step 3. When on the boat, to easily put on your skis, put them in the water
Slip on your skis, slide fully into the water and place the tow rope between them.
Step 4. Tell the driver of the speedboat to move slowly, tensioning the rope and holding the sling bar tight
Step 5. Take a deep breath, bend your knees towards your torso, straighten your arms and lean back
Step 6. Give the starting signal to the boat driver
The handler will start by going very slowly to recover the bait. You will feel a slight pull and may have trouble controlling the skis. With a little practice, you will be able to maneuver them with greater agility. Maintain your balance and control your position.
Step 7. Give the next signal to the driver to increase the speed (see the Tips section)
You will feel yourself being jerked. Keep your knees bent and arms straight and remember to stand backwards. Let the speedboat lift you out of the water. Don't try to do it yourself.
Step 8. You will probably not get to this point the first time you try, but as you begin to come out of the water, try to straighten your knees gradually, until they form a 70 ° angle and remember to keep the body backwards
Step 9. When you are completely out of the water for the first time, it is recommended that you keep your knees slightly bent, as it will be difficult to maintain good balance right away
After some training (after 2-3 sessions), you can start keeping your knees straighter, without tightening them, and you will no longer need to stand back as much as before.
Advice
- Keep your arms straight. If you leave them bent from the first few times, you will lose control and fall easily. As you get more practice, you will be able to leave them bent and keep a good balance.
- The speed of the boat to be maintained varies from person to person. As you start to get out of the water, more power will be needed, but once out of the water you should go slightly slower. If you are under 18, the speed should be 0.90-1.74 knots more than your age. If you are over 18, an appropriate speed is around 17 knots. You will need to try out the different accelerations. Going too slow will make it difficult to get out of the water and keep your balance. Going too hard will make it difficult to hold the sling bar.
- In some locations, they won't get you started right away with the rope and slingbar, but will have you hooked up to a bar protruding from the boat. Then when you are able to hang on to the bar, they will make you use the rope.
