WaterSki Magazine

by Trent Finlayson After spending months away from the buoys, it's important to get your water ski equipment dialed for the upcoming water ski season. In case you're considering a new ride this spring, here are a few keys to help you efficiently evaluate and quickly adapt to a new water ski setup...

An efficient mode of water skiing dictates maximum speed while maintaining minimum line tension. Therefore, our unifying factor is our shared goal of skiing with the boat, as opposed to against it.

Here are seven tips to avoid injury from a water ski crash.

Trent Finlayson teaches you how a balanced existence on a longboard can improve your slalom skiing.

Seth Stisher gives you five easy ways to help your friends become better water skiers.

The ability of a water skier to move through the water efficiently can be one of the most crucial aspects of slalom skiing.

For the past few years, high-end skiers and coaches have been preaching that “you must have level shoulders when you approach the wakes.” Not necessarily true.

Ankle and knee injuries are part of a slalom skier’s life, a seemingly unavoidable reality ominously lurking somewhere in the foreseeable future.

The water ski off-season can be torturous, as weeks become months, with nothing but thinking about skiing to pass the time.

by Bubba Beck You have been thinking, or should I say dreaming, about the upcoming water ski season all winter long and spring fever is in full swing. To ensure your season is not marred by boat issues, make sure to properly de-winterize your boat and perform some preventive maintenance before getting back on the water...

Chris Eller tells you how to set up your water ski boat for success on the water. Pre-game boat setup is crucial to any three-event skier and driver. Whether you are hand-driving or using cruise control, making sure boat speeds and balance are set accurately can make all the difference in a skier’s set...

During winter, it's tempting to forget about skiing for a few months. By doing that, you’ll face an uphill battle to get your endurance and skills back when spring rolls around, and you greatly increase your chances of injury and ruining the next season before it even starts...

With fall in full swing, most skiers are savoring this season’s last sets before winter kicks in. But even if you can’t ski as much – or at all – during the coming offseason, you can still keep your ski skills sharp with land-based exercise routines...

We asked a collection of pros to show you how to get the most out of your water ski sessions. 1. Less Muscle Equals More Direction When you round a buoy, let your body’s natural falling motion roll your ski on edge...

Jaret Llewellyn gives his water ski training tips for 35ers and over. 1. Increase Your Flexibility You really need to keep your body flexible as you get older. Once a day is mandatory, but you should go through a stretching routine twice a day if you hope to increase your current level of flexibility...