WaterSki Magazine

In this water ski how to, we show you how to enter next season ready to rip and physically equipped to take your skiing to the next level.

In this water ski how to, you'll learn how to gain control of the three most important variables affecting your gate.

Whether you’re a water ski beginner or a seasoned skier looking for your latest breakthrough, we’re all looking for the same thing — how to water ski better. Look no further. From switching to the one-handed gate to crossing the wakes with ease, these six water ski how tos will show you how to water ski better right now.

In this barefoot water ski how to, Paul Macdonald shows you how to do four easy barefoot skiing tricks that will turn heads on the water.

In this water ski how to, you'll learn the five simple steps that will have you barefoot skiing behind a plane in no time.

By Trent Finlayson Advancing to an effective one-handed turn is one of the most exciting things to learn as a slalomer. The feeling of flowing through a turn – one hand on the handle, full speed, seamless, smooth – is incomparable to anything else in water sports...

Weighting your boat It is very important that one weights their boat correctly if they expect to wakesurf and actually stay on the wake after throwing the rope. Here are four things to keep in mind: Remember, your boat needs around 1,800 pounds of extra weight on top of the stock ballast you already have in place to produce a beefy wake...

Carly Clifton shares the dos and don'ts of water ski blister prevention. By Kari Wilberg You don't need to be a professional water skier to get gnarly blisters on your palms. Duct taping your hands before hitting the water can prevent those painful suckers, but only if the tape is applied correctly...

1. Start by sanding the ski with different degrees of sandpaper grit. Begin with an 80-grit, then move up to a 120-grit and end with a 220-grit. If this is a ski you will continue to use, make sure you don't sand to the point that the contours are affected...

By Keith St. Onge Photo: BillDoster.com When skimming across the water, it's essential not to overreact to an uncomfortable situation. I tell people to relax more often than I tell them to remember to bend their knees! Why ski if you're not going to enjoy the ride? Follow my tips below to nail the fundamentals and take control of your skiing...

Follow our Fantasy campers as they discover innovative techniques straight from the pros. In between workouts, massages, great meals and parties, eight skiers from Italy, Switzerland, Greece and the United States make the most of their time with Wade Cox, Thomas Moore and Karina Nowlan...

Follow the water break to find your balance zone.Where the water breaks on your ski speaks volumes about how balanced you are. If you're edging through the wakes and the water is breaking behind your back foot, you know you need to readjust your stance and get in a more efficient position...

Nine tips for edging through the wake like a slalom expert. By Arturo Nelson Whether you are a buoy-slaying veteran, a free-skiing specialist or a newbie to the whole slalom game, efficient, seamless wake crossings are a must...

The three important components of an effortless carve. By Trent Finlayson How would you describe your turns? Are they fast-flowing carves back toward the wakes or are they more of a sliding pivot, similar to a stop on hockey skates? If your turns end up more like the latter, your chance of carrying good direction into the next turn is not very promising...

Seven boat maintenance areas you shouldn't ignore. By Lew "Bubba" Beck 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? Our resident boat expert, Lew "Bubba" Beck, offers up his top seven spots you won't want to overlook...