Water skiing involves an individual being pulled behind a boat or cable installation on a body of water. It began in 1922 when Ralph Samuelson used boards and a clothesline as skis and a tow rope. In 1972, water skiing was included in the Olympics. The basic technique is for the skier to crouch down until the boat accelerates and pulls them out of the water. There are different types of water skiing like show skiing, slalom skiing, ski racing, ski jumping, and trick skiing. The basic equipment needed includes a wetsuit, life vest, gloves, tow handle, and skis.

1. Waterskiing

2. Definition
It is a sport where an individual is
pulled behind a boat or a cable ski
installation on a body of water,
swimming the surface.

3. History
Water skiing began in 1922 when
Ralph Samuelson used two boards
as skis and a clothes line tow rope
on Lake Pepin in Lake City,
Minnesota.
He was discovering different types
of skiing.
In 1972 water skiing was included in
the Olympics

4. Technique
water skiing usually begins with the skier
crouching down in the water. When the
skier is ready, the driver accelerates the
boat and pulls the skier out the water.
There is an observer in the boat to inform
the driver if the skier falls.
Speed slow 22km/h, up to 58km/h, slalom
74km/h, to barefoot 190km/h.

5. Types
Show skiing
It is a type of water skiing where skiers try to
perfom tricks similar to those of gymnasts while
being pulled along by boat.
Slalom skiing
Uses only one ski with two binders for the feet.
The speed is up to 58 km/h.
ski racing, ski jump

6. Trick skiing
Is based on using a smaller, oval-
shaped water ski that is a smooth
on the bottom in order for it to be
able to turn over the surface of the
water.
The number one in the rank is a
Colombian man, Rodrigo Miranda

7. Equipment
The basic equipment you want
to use are:
Wetsuit, life vest, gloves, braid
handle, skis