http://waterski.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Waterskiing GuideSite. http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2010-03-10T16:18:08Z Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:18:08 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://waterski.about.com/b/2010/04/15/wakeboard-awakening.htm It's April, which means it's already time in many places to get out to the water and do what you love! If you're just a beginner, If you're just a ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://waterski.about.com/b/2010/04/15/wakeboard-awakening.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://waterski.about.com/b/2010/04/15/wakeboard-awakening.htm Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:59:31 +0000 2010-04-15T09:59:31Z http://waterski.about.com/b/2010/03/10/5-important-waterskiing-terms.htm <p>These 5 terms should help you begin to learn the ins and outs of the waterskiing world, and should this useful <a title="guide of terms" href="http://waterski.about.com/od/glossaryofterms/Waterskiing_and_Wakeboarding_Glossary_of_Terms.htm">guide of terms</a> should help you learn the rest.</p> <p><strong><em><a title="Barefoot Waterskiing" href="http://waterski.about.com/od/glossaryofterms/g/bldef_barefoot.htm">Barefoot Waterskiing</a></em></strong>- The art of waterskiing barefoot, without the use of skis. This could be dangerous is there is debris in the water. <br /> <strong><em><a title="Bevel" href="http://waterski.about.com/od/glossaryofterms/g/bldef_bevel.htm">Bevel</a>-</em></strong> The side of the water ski, or the transition area between the side and bottom of the ski. The rounder the bevel, the deeper the ski will ride in the water, and the more difficult it is to control. <br /> <strong><em><a title="Boom" href="http://waterski.about.com/od/glossaryofterms/g/bldef_boom.htm">Boom</a>-</em></strong> A great way to introduce beginners to barefoot waterskiing. It's a pole that extends horizontally from the center of the boat to out and over the side of the boat, which is used for beginner's water skier and keeps the skier close to the boat for easy coaching, as well as gives the skier something steady and high to hold on to.<br /> <strong><em><a title="Birdle" href="http://waterski.about.com/od/glossaryofterms/g/bldef_bridle.htm">Birdle</a>- </em></strong>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://waterski.about.com/b/2010/03/10/5-important-waterskiing-terms.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://waterski.about.com/b/2010/03/10/5-important-waterskiing-terms.htm Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:18:08 +0000 2010-03-10T16:18:08Z http://waterski.about.com/b/2008/02/04/think-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-the-waterskiing-wakeboarding-guide.htm We're looking for passionate and enthusiastic individual to be the Guide to the Waterskiing / Wakeboarding site of About.com! <p> <strong>What sort of information do we want the new Guide to provide?</strong><br /> Well, we're looking for someone to teach, inform and otherwise enrich the experience of both casual and committed boat-towed water sports enthusiasts. The site will include tutorials, gear reviews and how-tos, boat coverage, competition info, and a small amount of content covering the exploits of the pros. <p> <strong>What sort of person are we looking for to be the new Guide to Waterskiing / Wakeboarding?</strong><br /> Our ideal candidate: <ul> <li>A journalist or author who has written extensively on the subject</li> <li>A boat-towed water sports instructor </li> </ul> If this sounds like you, and you've got excellent writing skills and the desire to reach and teach a broad audience through your writing, why not <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1bw">go over to our application site</a> to learn more about our hiring program and submit an application? http://waterski.about.com/b/2008/02/04/think-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-the-waterskiing-wakeboarding-guide.htm Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:23:06 +0000 2008-02-04T17:23:06Z http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/06/15/determining-which-foot-to-put-forward-in-slalom-water-ski-or-wakeboard-bindings.htm One of the first questions a wakeboarder or water-skier has is which foot to put in the forward binding. In this article you'll find several suggestions on ways to help ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/06/15/determining-which-foot-to-put-forward-in-slalom-water-ski-or-wakeboard-bindings.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/06/15/determining-which-foot-to-put-forward-in-slalom-water-ski-or-wakeboard-bindings.htm Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:55:01 +0000 2007-06-15T14:55:01Z http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/05/26/top-vintage-waterskiing-posters-framed-water-sports-matted-art-prints.htm Take a step back in time with these colorful and fun vintage posters and prints depicting waterskiing and show waterskiing. You'll chuckle at the retro bathing suits. Most may ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/05/26/top-vintage-waterskiing-posters-framed-water-sports-matted-art-prints.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/05/26/top-vintage-waterskiing-posters-framed-water-sports-matted-art-prints.htm Sat, 26 May 2007 07:31:27 +0000 2007-05-26T07:31:27Z http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/05/24/before-you-buy-a-wakeboard.htm <img alt="NirvanaBoard.jpg" src="http://z.about.com/d/waterski/1/0/W/7/NirvanaBoard.jpg" hspace="20" align="right" width="58" height="170" border="0" />Deciding which wakeboard to buy can be a daunting task. Most cost several hundred dollars and with that level of investment you'll want to purchase the best one to ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/05/24/before-you-buy-a-wakeboard.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/05/24/before-you-buy-a-wakeboard.htm Thu, 24 May 2007 06:27:07 +0000 2007-05-24T06:27:07Z http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/05/21/beginners-guide-to-wakeboarding.htm Are new to wakeboarding or have yet to try this thrilling sport? Would you like to get your hands on all the information needed to help you get sliding across ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/05/21/beginners-guide-to-wakeboarding.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/05/21/beginners-guide-to-wakeboarding.htm Mon, 21 May 2007 07:03:32 +0000 2007-05-21T07:03:32Z http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/05/19/46th-masters-water-ski-wakeboard-tournament-named-top-20-event.htm In the waterskiing and wakeboarding world, Memorial Day weekend is infamously known not only for the unofficial start of summer, but also the annual prestigious invitational <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://waterski.about.com/od/tournamentsandev/a/masters05.htm">48th Masters Water Ski &#038; Wakeboard Tournament</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/05/19/46th-masters-water-ski-wakeboard-tournament-named-top-20-event.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/05/19/46th-masters-water-ski-wakeboard-tournament-named-top-20-event.htm Sat, 19 May 2007 06:29:59 +0000 2007-05-19T06:29:59Z http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/05/17/national-safe-boating-week.htm Although excercising safe boating should be practiced every time on the water, May 19-25, 2007, is National Safe Boating Week. Leading up to Memorial Day weekend, this is a time ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/05/17/national-safe-boating-week.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/05/17/national-safe-boating-week.htm Thu, 17 May 2007 08:58:27 +0000 2007-05-17T08:58:27Z http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/05/15/fantasy-waterskiing-draft-your-own-dream-team.htm Fantasywaterski.com gives you $50,000,000 to spend on 15 professional water-skiers in slalom, tricks, and jump. You draft them, you trade them, and you start them in pro tournaments including the ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/05/15/fantasy-waterskiing-draft-your-own-dream-team.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://waterski.about.com/b/2007/05/15/fantasy-waterskiing-draft-your-own-dream-team.htm Tue, 15 May 2007 06:43:48 +0000 2007-05-15T06:43:48Z