How to Choose Water Skis for Jumping

Choose the proper skis for jumping to avoid dangerous and painful falls.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Safety Flags
• Jumping Skis
• Life Vests
• Ski Boats
• Water Ski Ropes
• Water Skis

1. Understand that jumping on water skis requires specialized jumping skis.

2. Notice the extra reinforcement, unique shape, extra foot padding and special fins on jumping skis.

3. Borrow and test a few pairs of jumping skis, if possible, to discover what you like. Make sure the binders fit properly before attempting a jump.

4. Check out jumping skis in specialty stores and talk to the sales reps about different models and new technology.

5. Find out about different bindings. The binding is the most important aspect of jumping skis.

Tips & Warnings

• Give jumping skis the once over before every use.
• Using damaged jumping skis can result in damage to both you and the jumping ramp.
• Never attempt a ski jump with normal water skis.
• Always wear a life vest when jumping.
• Ski jumping is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.

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