If you’re not a water skier, know that it’s a great, challenging workout that’s worth a try. Water sports like water-skiing and wakeboarding are a great way to get out in nature on a beautiful day, and some of the best workouts you can do on the lake! Why isRead More →
Wakeboarding will certainly give you your fix and is relatively quick to learn. Unlike most other watersports, wakeboarding has a satisfyingly steep learning curve and depending on your confidence and previous board experience, you can be popping ollies and carving up a watery storm even on your first go. HasRead More →
How to Get Up on Water Skis Begin with a deep-water start, with your legs together. Let the boat do the work—stay in a crouched position until you’re up on a plane. Once you’re up, straighten your legs. Coach your boat driver on the proper speed for towing—around 30 MPHRead More →
First Competitions Skiing changed from a method of transportation into a sporting activity during the late 19th century. The first non-military skiing competitions are reported to have been held in the 1840s in northern and central Norway. Why was skiing originally invented? Skiing was originally designed to create movement. InRead More →
Hitting rocks, trees or other people. Getting hit by another skier or snowboarder. Failing over and hitting your head, breaking a bone or twisting a joint. Getting seriously sunburnt. Snow blindness. Falling into tree wells. Avalanches. Why is skiing more dangerous? Most ski deaths, according to the research, were attributedRead More →