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What does “5 at 15 off” mean? These number scores are are some common lingo used in the water skiing community. To a beginner in the sport the numbers tend to come off as confusing, but it is actually quite simple once you understand what each number represents. The first number is the number of buoys cleared. In a traditional slalom ski course there are six buoys. So the score of “5 at 15 off” would indicate that the skier completed 5 of the 6 buoys. The second number is the amount of rope the …

There are several things to think about when buying water skis, and there are several options to purchase the best option for you. If you are a first time water skier and are looking to purchase combo water skis, one key point to look for is surface area of the skis themselves. The more surface area under you will provide some extra stability for beginners at slow speeds. So choosing a wider pair will set you up for success when learning. The idea of a good pair of combo skis is to eventually ki …

When you start looking at buying a wakeboard it can be a bit overwhelming at first with the several options that range so much in size and price. To make this process a bit easier, the first thing to consider is the size of wakeboard. Wakeboards can range from 119 cm (kids boards) all the way up to 150 cm for larger adults. The average rider will want to stay between 130 and 145. Many wakeboard companies have their own sizing charts that are simple to follow, but as a general rule of thumb you c …

WaterskiingThis is a question we hear often, how fast should I be going? There is not one size fits all answer to this question but we can talk about a good range to start. When it comes to waterskiing, you will see the pros going around buoys at around 32-36mph, now that is certainly not where you should start. When learning to get up on two skis, a child or smaller adult could be going as slow as 12-15mph, whereas a full sized adult on a slalom ski you will probably need to be going much faste …

Water skiing is a sport for everyone! It really is simple to learn. The only equipment you need to learn are a pair of skis, a rope, a boat, and a driver. The first step is to get your skis on and get in the water. Learning how to float with your skis on is easy as long as you are relaxed and wearing your life jacket. You want to start out in a crouched position with the rope going between your two skis. Keep your arms out straight and around your knees.Next, let the boat driver tighten up …