Understand Basic Waterskiing Equipment

Series Summary

70 mph across the wake is enough to spike the adrenaline levels and thrill the skier with speed. Even the most seasoned water skiers still feel the charge. For beginner skiers however, simply getting up on the skis is enough to make your face beam with an ecstatic grin. Do you want to learn how to ski? Then learn some water ski tips for free online from one of our experts before venturing out onto the water.

In this free online video series learn water skiing tips and techniques from national champion water skier Arturo Nelson. He will teach you skiing basics such as putting on water skis, putting on a life vest, how to grip the handle of the water ski rope, how to balance on water skis and how to communicate with the boat. Learn also about skiing on man made lakes, using water ski gloves, how to stretch before water skiing, how to practice water skiing, how to get into the water with your water skis, and what to do when the skis are behind you.

Video Transcript

" On behalf of expertvillage.com I welcome you. Hi, my name is Arturo Nelson we’re here in Aqa Sports here in Miami, we’re here to learn how to water ski. First you need the right equipment, it’s easier always to start with two skis, I recommend starting with HO combos which are a little bit wider on the front that will give you a lot of stability, adjustable bindings, so if you have a big foot or a small foot you’ll adjust to your size, they have a concave bottom so that’ll also give you more stability, they have a fin in the back and then always wear a life vest, you can find this information on my website which is www.aqasports.com. Okay let’s start with water skiing, the first thing would be to practice on land, it’s all about balance and position. The water ski position would be always a relaxed lower body and always a strong upper body."