WaterSki Magazine

In honor of National Safe Boating Week, we decided to give you a look at some of the best U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets of 2013. Here are five ways to stay safe, whether you'll be wakeboarding, wakesurfing, or skiing behind your boat this summer and still look good while doing it!

Overview: Ultra light with soft full Amara palm Skin tight tournament pro fit Cross V-stitched palm and fingers Mesh finger and side gussets eliminate extra weight Velcro strap for quick adjustments and comfort Sizes: XS - 2XL Website: connellyskis...

Overview: Full Amara palm with thumb panels Sticky raised silicone palm finger texturing Reinforced pre-curved fingers Embossed breathable neoprene for protection Shaped palm for maximum flex and comfort Velcro strap for quick adjustments Sizes: XS - XL Website: connellyskis...

Overview: Connelly has created a proven design with modern tech resulting in the ultimate binding system. The plate is fixed between two spring loaded release units adjustable per skiers weight. In a fall, the plate releases from either the front or the rear release block in any direction - the only system on the market to do so...

Overview: Connelly created a ski built for FUN on the water! The side-cut is wide in the tip and narrow in the tail. They added Hook grooves on each side of the tunnel, 6 V-shaped steps for a less drag on the water and the most forgiving flex pattern ever created...

Overview: The new Connelly 2013 Prophecy includes a 5 lb. high density PVC core that is their lightest ever.  Three V-steps in the hull increase the efficiency of water flow and creates less friction...

As long as water-ski manufacturers continue to bring new innovations and technology to the forefront of ski design, they’ll always have a customer. We’re an easy sell. We’ll give anything for one more buoy...

Overview: Connelly has mastered the art of consistency. From ski to ski, you can expect quality craftsmanship and reliable performance. The company claims a “failure rate of zero percent,” which is why it confidently offers a lifetime warranty...

Overview: Connelly enlisted the help of pro-tour record holder Jamie Beauchesne when designing the Prophecy, which offers a deep-riding, solid feel as it slices through glam or challenging conditions...

Watch Connelly skiers Jamie Beauchesne, Wade Williams, Sacha Descuns and more ski Connelly's 2011 slalom skis, including the Connelly Prophecy, Connelly F1 and the Connelly Enzo.

The Connelly Prophecy slalom water ski suits all styles, but grooves well with skiers who blend modern counter-rotation and old-school hips-up ripping.

A new shaped slalom ski from the innovators of shaped slalom skis. The Shortline features a wide tip for easy deep water starts. The wide shape combined with C.T.S – Connelly Tracking System, molded into the tip of the ski also provides stability during starts...

New for 2010, the Connelly Sidewinder waterski binding is a comfortable, performance-minded boot that features Connelly’s brand-new Flip Lever Hinge. The Sidewinder brings Connelly’s Hinge technology to the masses as the first step-in waterski binding at a value price...

Lynnwood, WA (October 2009) – The new Connelly Buzz Bomb is a performance-oriented replacement for the old-style "banana" tubes. The long, rounded center section holds up to 3 riders, with the left and right wing platforms providing room for two more...

The Connelly F1 has been dominating the water ski tournament scene for years. It is known for its smooth and predictable performance. Moderately sharp forebody bevels work in conjunction with the large sweet spot to provide a smooth, non-critical turn...