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Waterskiing (Water skiing) Books from myfoodcount.com
Water skiing is a sport and recreational activity invented in Lake City, Minnesota in 1922 by Ralph Samuelson and is popular in many countries around the world where appropriate conditions exist - an expanse of water unaffected by wave motion. Rivers, lakes, and sheltered bays are all popular for water skiing.
Standard water skis were originally made of wood but now are usually constructed out of fibreglass-based composites. They are of similar length to downhill snow skis but are somewhat wider. Instead of a rigid binding, they have rubber molded binding, in which the skier's feet are placed. Skiers are pulled along by a rope with a handle fitted at one end and attached to a powerboat at the other.
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Camille Duvall's Instructional Guide to Water Skiing
by Camille Duvall
Aspiring and proficient water skiers will find a wealth of practical how-to information in this work by Duvall, a five-time World Professional Slalom Champion. With concise, readable instructions she handily takes the absolute novice through the nuts-and-bolts of water skiing basics, as well as giving the more experienced practitioner tips for improvement and fine-tuning. Nothing is left to chance, with chapters on "Essential Equipment," "Boats and Drivers," and even "Installing Your Own Slalom Course." Naturally, water skiing cannot be learned from a book, no matter how well written. However, Duvall provides an accessible work on what is in store and, for those who've already started, how to make it easier and more enjoyable. A handy glossary defines and references common water skiing terms and acronyms.
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Waterskiing: Getting Off the Ground
by Mark B. Solomon
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Waterskiing: A Waterski International Guide
by Jack Travers
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Barefoot Waterskiing
by Walter G. Oleksy
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Wake Up & Water Ski
by Kimberly P. Robinson
Kimberly Robinson has written this entertaining and informative water ski book for children to enjoy while they learn what great fun water skiing can be. This book helps children understand that it is safe, fun and okay to fall while learning to ski.
Highly illustrated with photos, Wake Up & Water Ski, is a book truly worth incorporating into your child's boating library. There is little any child would rather do than spend a great day on the water skiing with the family. Now that can be accomplished with safety and confidence while having a great day boating.
Since the age of 10, I have spent most of my summer weekends boating on the lakes of North Carolina and Virginia. It was on Kerr Lake in Virginia that I met the man that I would later marry. After marriage and a week before the birth of our first child, we purchased our first new inboard/outboard boat. Several years later, we purchased a new Mastercraft Ski Boat. As a family, we participate in various water sports including slalom skiing, barefoot skiing, knee boarding, wake boarding and my five-year old son's favorite, tubing! We still own the Mastercraft along with a summer home on Kerr Lake in Virginia. It is there that I now spend much of the summer, since retiring my position as a Corporate Tax Accountant. I now dedicate most of my time to writing, particularly children's books, and to my family.
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Usa Water Ski 2006 Calendar: Featuring The Athletes of USA Water Ski
by Benator Publishing
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Complete Guide to Water Skiing
by Ben Favret, David Benzel
Whether you’re just starting to ski or you’re a veteran water skier, Complete Guide to Water Skiing is your best source for skiing instruction. Let two of the world’s top water skiing coaches, Ben Favret and Dave Benzel, teach you the skiing techniques and performance keys to get the most of your water skiing. Highlights include:
- 149 photos providing step-by-step instruction for slalom, trick skiing, jumping, wakeboarding, and kneeboarding;
- conditioning programs for recreational and competitive skiers;
- special tips on selecting the right equipment; and
- guidelines for competition and training.
With Complete Guide to Water Skiing you’ll ski better and enjoy it more every time you’re out on the water!
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Essential Waterskiing for Teens
by Luke Thompson
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Hit It: The 80 Year History of Water Skiing in the Upper Midwest
by Robert J. Reichert
The fact that water skiing will soon be elevated to Olympic status, is reason enough to celebrate the 80th birthday of water skiing. Another reason is that the International Water Ski Federation (IWSF), under Graziano Tognala, will bring water skiing to new heights.
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