How Do You Get Up On Water Skis?
So you’re on the lake, and you want to have your hand at waterskiing. Successfully getting up on water skis can be difficult, especially if you’re a first-timer or have previously had a bad experience. With these easy-to-follow steps, you can be skimming the water with the best of them in no time. Practicing on Land First Step 1 Stand straight with the ski handle in your hands and arms extended. Slightly bend your ankles and knees and lower your hips straight down, almost as if you’re about to sit down in a chair. This is the proper skiing position. Step 2 Practice getting up. Sit down with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground in front of you. Hug your legs as if were in the “cannon ball” position. Step 3 Hold the ski handles in both hands with your arms straight in front of you. Now, using solely your legs, slowly push up to the skiing position. Once you’ve mastered these steps, you’re ready to try the real thing in the water. Skiing in Water Step 1 Suit up with a life jac
