barefoot skiing

Unshod water gliding

Barefoot skiing is water skiing without skis—gliding across the water's surface on bare feet alone.

It requires higher boat speeds than conventional water skiing, typically around 35-45 miles per hour, to generate enough lift.

The sport demands significant skill and is often performed competitively or as a showpiece: She learned barefoot skiing at summer camp.

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hold on tight · boat · wake · balance · feet · splash · glide · speed · speed record · slalom · tricks · wetsuit · shoreline · summer · summer fun · grip · toes · surface

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barefoot skiingwater skiing

Towed surface gliding sport

slalom skiing · downhill skiing · alpine skiing · ski jumping · hydrofoiling

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barefoot skiingalpine skiing

Competitive mountain descent sport

downhill skiing · cross-country skiing · ice skating · snowboarding

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G