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Learn tips and techniques for how to water ski from a professional in this free video series.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Basic waterskiing equipment like the skis, handle, rope and suit, most of which can be rented if you don't already own then, are discussed in this free video series.
Balance and position are two very important techniques that water-skiers should master. Learn more in this free video series.
Sitting on your butt, getting your feet together, relaxing your arms and standing up without falling forward on water-skis is discussed in this free video series.
The best and easiest ways to balance yourself in order to get the water-skis onto your feet are discussed in this free video series.
Life vests save hundreds of lives every year and are of the utmost importance during waterskiing - a sport that can leave you stranded in the middle of a body of water. Learn more in this free video series.
For amateurs, lowering yourself into the water once you've managed to get your water-skis on can be daunting. Learn the best way to do it in this free video series.
Learn the proper position you should take and reaction you should have when you're waterskiing and you find that your skis are behind you in this free video series.
There are many types of boats out on the water. However, some boats are better than others to ski behind, especially for beginners. Learn more in this free video series.
The position of your hand around the waterskiing rope dictates how much control and balance you'll be able to gain while waterskiing. Learn more in this free video series.
Man-made lakes can be an easy place to learn how to water-ski as they can be less treacherous and crowded than other bodies of water. Learn more in this free video series.
Waterskiing gloves allow you to be controlled and balanced, while maintaining a good grip on the rope, when waterskiing. Learn more in this free video series.
Bindings can be an important item when waterskiing. Learn the best ways to get used to them and eventually use them in your favor in this free video series.
Stretching before any sport is a good idea, but it can be especially important for water-skiers, who can not only hit the water at a very fast pace, but can find that they use muscles they didn't even know they had. Learn more in this free video series.
Waterskiing doesn't have to be done behind a boat over open water. It can, and should, be practiced on dry land. Learn more in this free video series.
Communicating with the boat's crew and, especially, its driver is essential to the success of your waterskiing excursion. Learn how to do it with ease in this free video series.
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.
Arturo Nelson Arturo Nelson, who is the founder of AQA, started skiing when he was 3 years old and by the time he was 7 he was already competing. He has a major in International Commerce by the Tecnologico de Monterrey campus Ciudad de Mexico, which he got in 2000. Currently he is National Champion and holds several national records at the Slalom Open with 3.5 buoys at 10.75 meters at 58 km/h. He also coaches skiing and wakeboarding lessons.<BR />WWW.AQASPORTS.COM<BR /> dkdk
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