Do you have good balance? Are your reflexes on point? Then water skiing is your sport. A mix between surf and skiing practiced in the water while a boat tows you inopen waters such as the sea or the ocean or in inland waters like reservoirs or lakes.
To enjoy this activity, it will be essential that you have good physical condition since you can reach 150 km/h as long as you have a more experienced profile. If you are a beginner, you will reach 55 km/h.
Still don't know what position you should take? Very easy, here are some tips:
- You will have to carry the palonier (handle) at waist level, as it is the most comfortable and appropriate for carrying out the activity.
- The arms should be flexed at the elbow, so you won't have any discomfort.
- Keep your shoulders parallel to the horizontal line of the water, never go crooked.
- The knees should be separated at least 30 centimeters and bend them slightly, but never bend the hip.
- You have to have a strong waist, so it is recommended that you do abdominal exercises daily and thus work the region of the body in which the center of gravity is located.
- The posture of the body will be determined by the lumbar and dorsal muscles: remember to work them, because this way they will not be overloaded by the force exerted by the arms.
- Remember to warm up always before starting the activity, giving special importance to the joints, hips and neck.
It will be essential that you opt for a water skiing company that adapts to your initial characteristics. If you plan to enjoy this activity in Benidorm or La Manga, the company Cable Ski Benidorm or Maleni Jetcan be great candidates, but don't worry! Because all of them have professional instructors who can advise you and will provide you with the material you need to be able to practice this sport as comfortably and calmly as possible. Also, if you are a beginner in water skiing, you can learn through a previous course.
Discover how exciting this water sport is and be able to live adventures in the water during your days of leisure. In addition, you may be encouraged to practice other types of activities in which water is the stage of performance, such as wakeboard, the surf, the kitesurf...
