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Water skis

Water skis come in four different styles:

•Combination water skis are the most-frequently purchased ski types. These are an excellent choice for beginners because it is easier to learn with two skis, and also because the wider tips of combination skis offer better control. One of the skis in a combination pair will often have a secondary loop, or “toe plate.” This allows the skier to drop the other ski and make the transition to Slalom skiing.

•Slalom water skis are single skis which allow for higher speeds and sharper turns. Slalom skis which are designed more for recreational or beginner uses have flatter and wider tails offering more control. The more advanced the slalom ski, the narrower the tail. This makes riding more difficult but has more potential for greater speed and quick, cutting turns.

•Trick skis are used for jumping and spinning. These skis are short, wide and also lack fins. This makes them more difficult to control, but better suited for doing tricks.

•Jump skis are long, thin skis designed specifically for launching off ramps. They are built light but very strong to aid in jumping and also to handle the impact of landing.

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