Water skiing is an extremely popular sport and recreation activity. It involves attaching a board to the feet and being pulled along the water’s surface by a boat.
The skier, as the person performing the activity is known, holds onto the end of a rope, which is fastened to the boat. As the boat pulls the skier, he or she, then in water with a board attached to the feet, tries to stand on the water’s surface.
Expert skiers are also known to ski barefoot. The most difficult part of water skiing is probably trying to find and maintain the balance on the water. Several people have been hurt while trying to learn the nuances of the activity.
Nevertheless, it continues to be an extremely popular form of activity in most beaches, especially those promoting itself as tourism hotspots.
The activity is also performed in rivers and lakes. The activity is known to have originated in Wisconsin, USA. Ralph Samuelson, who is considered to be the pioneer of water skiing, was the person who had tried several tricks and came out with variations to the ordinary method of just being pulled along the water.
A wannabe skier should practice on land before taking to the water. The person can try to maintain balance by standing on the toes. The first requirement is of course the presence of a water body and a boat.
It is advisable to start skiing with two skies, instead of one. This exciting sport can be a dangerous one too; therefore, necessary caution is advised before you take the plunge, literally!