Insight into Water Skiing

Few sights in sports are more spectacular than a skier (or skiers) whipping through the water behind a fast boat in wide curves and performing the “aquabatics” that make water skiing so exciting. Actually, however, not many other sports make so few demands on the participant. Toddlers and even those beyond middle age can enjoy water skiing. It is a sport in which most of the work is done by the motor of the pulling boat, and with a life belt only a minimal amount of swimming ability is required. After 10 minutes or so of instruction, the average person with fair muscular co-ordination can set out on water skis and make a presentable showing.

Water-skiing enthusiasts claim that theirs is the fastest growing sport in America today, and it is a fairly safe sport. The few accidents which do occur are generally due to the inexperience or negligence of the driver of the boat. Falling is an expected part of the sport, but falling into the water from a pair of skis may create a big splash without any effects on the skier. At normal skiing speeds, the hazard from a water spill is very slight. However, at speeds of over 30 miles an hour the impact with the water can be unpleasant, and advanced maneuvers such as jumping over ramps introduce an element of hazard.

With the increasing interest in water skiing, most waterfront and lake resort areas provide facilities for renting skis and tow boats, and many have schools which provide instruction. Rates may be a bit high. In some places the charge is about $5 for a 15-minute tow and about $12 for a 15-minute lesson, with an instructor skiing alongside the student to advise and aid him.

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