Water Skiing

Water skiing involves being pulled across the water on skis by a boat. Skiers hold a tow rope, lean back slightly and keep their skis together. Balance and good technique help skiers stay up and move smoothly.

Water skiing was first done in the early 1920s by a young man on a lake in the United States. Today, skiers can also use wakeboards and water trick equipment, and there are competitions around the world.