Extreme Sports

Waterskiing can be both lots of fun mixed with plenty of challenges, but the amount that anyone enjoys the sportdepends a great deal on thequality and appropriateness of the water ski equipment being used.So how can you ensure you’re picking out the exact right equipment and skis available?

When visiting a water ski equipment retailer, it’s imperative that you tell the salesperson what your skill level is. For anyone new to the sport,combination pairs are usually the smartest ski to buybecause of how wide they are and how much easier they are to learn on. The second most common type of ski is the slalom water ski kind. A slalom water ski is usually the ski of choice by skiers who like to balance on one leg,and are also perfect for those who are more skilled. Trick skis and jump skis are suitable only for the experts.

As for the design and construction of one’s water ski equipment, you’ll need to know that, for the most part, all modern skis are made from or a fiberglass and graphite composite so that they’re not only tough, but able to resist water damage. The underside of the skis are either going to be concave or will have a small, shallow tunnel running up the middle. Narrow tunnel water ski equipment is for those who like to ski standing straight up and with their weight on the back of the ski, while the skis with concave bottoms are best suited for skiers who like to attack the water by skiing forward with their knees bent.  Read more...

Most of us associate water skiing with summertime fun – warm sunshine, beaches and picnics – so it may come as a surprise that water skiing was born in Minnesota in 1922 when Ralph Samuelson used two boards and a clothesline to ski across Lake Pepin. Samuelson has been credited by the American Water Ski Association as the first water ski racer, and the first to jump a ramp and slalom ski, as well as the first to hold a water ski show, too.

Like Samuelson, avid enthusiasts will water ski nearly any time, any where there is an opportunity, even when winter temperatures and chilly water are a deterrent for most people. Fortunately, no matter what city and state you call home, there’s probably a local lake or other body of water where you can get in some ski time, perhaps even practice your gainers and other tricks.

Of course, skiing at the same location all the time can become routine. Add a little excitement to your water time this year by planning a water skiing vacation. Whether you are a novice or expert, you can have some added fun by water skiing at one of these five great locations:

Top U.S. water skiing destinations

1) San Diego, Calif. – With a climate that provides ideal conditions year-round and an average of 264 days of sunshine each year, San Diego is a water skier’s dream. It’s also the home of Mission Bay Park, the largest manmade aquatic park in the U.S. Located just 10 minutes from downtown, Mission Bay offers hardcore skiers the opportunity to take an early morning jaunt around the bay, and still make it to the office on time. In addition, there’s a variety of water ski classes for everyone from the novice to the experienced. For a little more excitement and a change of pace, skiers can cruise around the freight and military ships in San Diego Bay. A variety of local lakes are perfect for those that prefer freshwater water skiing. Plan your trip to San Diego the weekend of Oct. 9,, 2009, and you’ll be able to watch the 5th U.S. Open Water Ski Racing National Championships, too.  Read more...

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