For that most recent of popular outdoor sports, this will prove an excellent fill-in for the water skier to be and the more...

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THE COMPLETE BOOK OF WATER SKIING

For that most recent of popular outdoor sports, this will prove an excellent fill-in for the water skier to be and the more advanced performer. Starting with equipment, types and kinds and use, it goes on to methods to be used by beginners for mastering techniques of starting, stopping, etc., to the single ski and slalom, other accepted tricks, jumping, skiing double and in groups, and shoe and barefoot skiing. Aqua-planing and saucering are also considered as are the skills of boat handling and the requirements for safety. Tournament rules,- national, regional and local are included as is a listing of AWSA National Champions. For ski groups, instructors, camps, and the individual skiier, this should answer all questions.

Pub Date: June 19, 1959

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Putnam

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 1, 1959

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