How to Water Ski?

The first step toward learning to water ski is taken on dry land. Using properly fitted skis of the right length, place them side by side on a level stretch of beach or grass. First, wet your feet and the bindings, then push your foot up comfortably snug in the binding and pull up the heel piece. Then sit on your skis and stretch your arms straight out, knees between your elbows. Take a firm hold on the handle of the tow rope, and have someone pull you up to a standing position. Do not try to do any pulling yourself; the boat will do all the pulling in the water. The important points to keep in mind are: arms straight; knees bent; leave the pulling to the boat.

Many beginners find that the most comfortable way to hold the tow handle is in an overhand grip with the palms facing down. Try to hold the bar with the fingers rather than with the entire hand, as a hand hold is liable to cause blisters across the palms.
The proper skiing position is this: body in a crouch; tips of skis above water; arms straight ahead; back straight; and knees bent. Things to avoid are leaning forward, straightening the knees, and uneven distribution of weight on the skis.

Any of these may cause you to fall off balance the moment the pull of the boat on the line reaches you. It may help the first few times to have someone hold the tips of the skis up in proper position.

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