| Water skiing |
| Watersports Mallorca |
 Water Skiing is another way to have fun and get the adrenaline going. It is easier than it seems and is suitable to almost anybody. If you do decide to have a go then it is best to wear some form of clothing or even better a thin wetsuit. The reason being that falling down (which invariably happens) at quite a fast speed, does tend to wear on the body when it is not clothed and can be quite painful.For those who have not tried it here are a few pointers as to what water skiing is about. Water skiing usually begins with a "deep water start" or a dock start. The skier crouches down in the water (knees bent, arms straight, leaning back, imagine sitting in a chair), with the ski tip(s) pointing up and the ski rope between the skis or, if using one ski, on either side of the ski. With one ski (slalom), the rope should be put on the left side if right foot leads, or the right side if the left foot leads. When the skier is ready, the driver accelerates the boat to pull the skier out of the water. The key to getting up is patiently staying in the crouched position, arms straight, and keeping balanced. The boat should do all the work, creating enough force between it and the ski, to pull the skier out of the water. Common mistakes are trying to stand up too early, breaking at the waist, and bending the arms. In addition to the driver and the skier, a third person known as the spotter/observer must be present. The spotter's job is to watch the skier, and inform the driver if the skier falls. Communication between the skier and the occupants of the boat is done with hand signals. It is the spotter's job to watch the skier's hand signals and pass on the messages to the driver. Such signals include: faster (thumb up), slower (thumb down), and stop (crossing the neck with your hand, in a cutting motion). |
