A day of fun in the sun begins with preparedness. When it comes to water skiing, you can’t expect a beginner to be successful on the water when provided with equipment meant for an advanced skier. Ski manufacturers design skis to match skill level. Features meant to help beginner skiers can actually hinder advanced skiers.  Let’s say an intermediate skier struggles with getting out of the water. Short and slim skis will not serve them well, but long and wide skis would be an excellent fit. Without t...

To enjoy a day of water skiing fun requires forethought and preparation. Just like a game of baseball needs a bat and ball, equipment used in water skiing is a necessary component of this sport. You can’t simply show up at a lake and head out on the water without the proper gear. When it comes to water skiing, you will discover that some equipment is mandatory and other items are only suggested. Although it might seem obvious that you need a body of water and set of skis to make your ski outing a succe...

Water skiing has changed significantly since its humble beginnings more than 100 years ago on a lake in Minnesota. The days of two curved planks of wood attached to your feet with leather straps are gone, and instead, water skis come in more shapes, styles, and sizes than ever before. But with so many options available, many first time skiers find it difficult to select the best beginner water skis. How can you determine the best water ski for beginners? What type of skis work well for new learners? What...