water-skier

Speedboat trailer, standing

A water-skier is someone who water-skis—glides over water on skis while being towed by a motorboat.

The term applies both to recreational participants and competitive athletes: The water-skier signaled the boat driver to speed up.

towboat

speedboat

Fast motorized watercraft

engine · horsepower · outboard · inboard · driver · pylon · acceleration · idle · tower · ballast

technique

balance

Steadiness or amount owed

coordination · agility · stance · lean · crouch · slalom · cutting · landing · edging

recreation

lake

Enclosed body of freshwater

summer · holiday · resort · sunshine · outdoors · enjoyment · pastime · hobby · refreshing · swimsuit

equipment

towrope

Cable for pulling vehicles

helmet · spotter · neoprene · hydrofoil · quick-release

thrill

adrenaline

Emergency response hormone

daring · fearless · heart-pounding · intense · bold · courage · action · euphoria · speed · spray

athlete

training

Developing abilities through practice

fitness · coach · champion · professional · sponsorship · discipline · practice · performance · tournament · qualifying

Opposites
activity type

water-skierwakeboarder

Towed water sport athlete

jet skier · tuber

element/environment

water-skierskier

One who descends slopes

downhill skier · cross-country skier · alpine skier

role in water activity

water-skierspotter

Safety backup person

observer · swimmer

Family

water, ski, skier, waters, watered, watering, watery, waterless, skis

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G