Water Ski Safety

Series Summary

70 mph across the wake is enough to send the adrenals into overdrive with the thrill of 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 world champion water skier Jodi Fisher. Before getting out onto the water watch these expert videos and learn water ski safety, how the water ski works, what type of water ski to buy, how to train out of the water, how to stand up on two skis, how to stand up on one ski, how to start out with two skis and remove one to slalom, how to stand up on a wake board on the water; and finally watch a slalom demonstration by water ski world champion Jodi Fisher.

Video Transcript

" I'm Jodi Fisher with Jodi's Ski School in Orlando, Florida and for Expert Village I would like to talk today about safety in water skiing. First and foremost we always want to use a life vest, coast guard approved if possible. A life vest is very important so that, in case we get knocked unconscious, you have a device there that would help to keep you afloat at all times. It is very, very important. They come in various different sizes to fit comfortably. Slightly different materials. We have the cheaper version, which is just a nylon coated foam. Moving on to a neon coated foam, which is a little bit more expensive, but more comfortable, more stylish. Under that, if it is a little cool, just to help keep you warm, there are various different wet suits, different sizes, long sleeves, short sleeves, long legs. Whatever you feel comfortable for the climate that you are skiing in. For jump skiing, you would always use a hard shell helmet. This helps to protect your head in case of any impact with the water or the jump, or even the skis that you are wearing. Sometimes once in a while when we do take a crash it just helps to protect your head. Finally it is really important to have two people in the boat all the times. A driver and a spotter. If somebody sat back facing the skier, continually watching what is happening 100% of the time, that is safety. "