WaterSki Magazine

Skiing can be violent sport as you probably know. The strains and stresses put on your body can definitely take its toll. Tired of the pain? How often do you complain about lower-back spasms? The time is now to ease your muscles. Crazy water ski crash shots included!

  The culmination of the World Series of Wake Surfing Qualifying Events, the World Wake Surfing Championship by Centurion is hitting Parker AZ September 27th through 29th.  A series that extended to places like Zurich Switzerland gave riders a chance to make it to Parker, where there is $40,000 cash up for grabs, as well as $15,000 in prizes...

If you’re like most mid-season water skiers, you probably sound like a broken record, constantly complaining about lower-back pain or tight hips.

One of the top three-event skiers in the world, French National Team member Marion Mathieu has held consecutive overall podium finishes at the past two World Championships, and a Moomba Masters jump crown in 2009...

When you think of a powerful water ski boat, you probably think of the engine and the strong body. But if you forget about the propeller, that could mean forgetting about having a well-running boat for a long time...

Here's your chance to get lessons from one of the world's best water ski tournament drivers. DEA Agent Chad Scott has mastered the art of driving a perfect boat path in the course. The 43-year-old Covington, Louisiana, Big Dawg skier has been ramping up his driving skills over the last decade, and in 2010 he pulled both the men’s and women’s world slalom records...

We asked veteran show skier Curtis Rabe to show you passionate skiers how to launch a water ski show in your hometown and help our great sport stand the test of time.

Speed management, cornering, acceleration and deceleration are all terms commonly used in car racing; they also pertain to skiing a slalom course. Racing and water skiing both require careful management of speed and direction.

With water ski boat prices on the rise, instead of buying their own rides, many skiers opt to enter into boat-sharing arrangements.

Reach your peak performance with these water ski tips from Thomas Moore, Wade Cox, Freddy Krueger, Matt Rini and Karina Nowlan.

Four keys to ensure your kids are progressing on the water while having fun. Chet Raley has been operating the Palm Beach Training Center for over 12 years and has earned gurulike status throughout his 20 years of coaching...

Generally speaking, everyone knows about the importance of typical boat maintenance areas, such as oil changes and fuel filter replacements, but what about the not-so-obvious areas, such as the prop shaft stuffing box or exhaust hoses? Here are the top seven spots you won’t want to overlook...

When it comes to selecting a new water ski boat, there’s one factor to consider above all others, and that factor is size. That’s right – size really does matter in terms of inboard performance, and that’s why it’s important to begin your search by identifying your needs.

There is a lot of information out there about fin setup, but what do you really know about water ski boot setup? Although there are numerous boot setup opinions and the movements can be slightly different for every skier, here is a quick guide to maximizing your stance on a slalom ski.

Keep these three ideas in mind to make sure you get the most out of your water ski coach.