Do you have good balance? Are your reflexes infallible? If so, water skiing is the perfect sport for you. It's a mix between surfing and skiing, practised on water while being pulled by a boat. You just need to trust the boat driver and let yourself be carried while holding onto the rope.

Handlebar at the height of the belt



One of the initial recommendations is to contact a water skiing company that employs professional instructors who can advise you and provide the necessary equipment to practise this sport correctly and safely.

Furthermore, if you're a beginner at water skiing, you can learn through an introductory course.

It's best to have excellent physical condition, as this isn't a discipline for everyone—especially if we don't consider that risk is always lurking. Dizziness might accompany you while on the skis, along with a powerful dose of adrenaline.

Roading on the water


You can practise it both in open waters, such as the sea or ocean, as well as in inland waters (if you're not lucky enough to live near the beach, lakes work perfectly too). You'll need to take all necessary precautions if it's your first time, as you'll have to maintain your balance while firmly holding onto the rope as the boat speeds along at high velocity.

Beginners normally go at a maximum speed of 55 kilometres per hour, but more experienced skiers can reach up to 150 km/h. Don't know what position to take? Simple—here are our tips:
  • Hold the handle at waist height, as this is the most comfortable and appropriate position for this activity.
  • Keep your arms slightly bent at the elbows to avoid discomfort.
  • Maintain your shoulders parallel to the water's horizontal line without twisting.
  • Keep your ankles about 30 centimetres apart and slightly flexed, but never bend your hips.
You need strong core muscles, so we recommend doing daily abdominal exercises and training the body areas that control your centre of gravity.

Your body posture is controlled by your lower back and dorsal muscles: remember to keep them trained so they don't become overloaded by the force exerted by your arms.

Always warm up before starting the activity, particularly your joints, hips, and neck.

correct posture for the water skiing



Don't let the boat go faster than you can handle based on your limited experience, and make sure there's someone constantly following you so they can assist promptly in case of a fall.

Discover how thrilling this water sport is and experience adventures on the water during your leisure time. You might even feel tempted to try other water-based activities, such as wakeboarding, surfing, kitesurfing...