water ski

Ride the wake

A water ski is a broad ski used for gliding over water while being towed by a motorboat.

The sport uses either two skis or a single wider ski.

As a verb, to water-ski is to engage in this activity: We water-skied all afternoon on the lake.

equipment

bindings

Things that secure together

wetsuit · monoski · fins · gloves · dry suit · wakeboard · kneeboard · tow bar · neoprene · quick-release

technique

balance

Steadiness or amount owed

carving · posture · body position · weight distribution · edge control · barefoot · pyramids · bent knees

summer

lake

Enclosed body of freshwater

tan · sunscreen · barbecue · weekend · resort · cottage · cabin · shoreline · beach · warm weather

sensation

adrenaline

Emergency response hormone

speed · glide · wind · thrill · heart-pounding · freedom · excitement · splash · rooster tail · acceleration

location

lake

Enclosed body of freshwater

  • reservoirLarge water storage basin
  • riverLarge flowing watercourse
  • bayPartially enclosed water

freshwater · shoreline · cove · inlet · dam

boating

towboat

Vessel for pushing barges

wake · driver · spotter · marina · dock · throttle · pylon · boat ramp · lake access · idle speed

sport

competition

Struggle for supremacy

professional · training · coach · judge · routine · performance · slalom course · nationals · collegiate

Categories
Opposites
surface medium

water skiski

Snow-gliding footwear attachment

cross-country ski · sandboard · snowboard · ice skate · sled

propulsion method in water sports

water skipaddleboard

Watercraft propelled standing

kayak · canoe · surfboard · bodyboard · stand-up paddleboard

water sport type

water skisnorkel

Underwater breathing pipe

free dive · deep sea dive · submarine

Family

waterski, waterskiing, waterskis, waterskied, waterskier, waterskiers

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G