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Water Skiing

Waterskiing is a sport where one is towed by a fast-moving boat or a cable installation while balancing on a board or pair of skis, skimming the surface of the water.

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What is the least horsepower to pull a water skier?

For persons under 200 pounds, 70 hp would be the smallest motor I would reccomend. For persons over 200 pounds, a minimum of 90 hp. Of course the more horsepower, the easier it is to get the skier up and the less it wears out your skier!

What is the little spikey tool that looks like a comb of some sort used for in the pocket of board shorts?

It's a wax comb for roughing up the wax on surfboards to make it more grippy. You get it in some wetsuits too.

How has water skiing changed?

Water skiing is a completely different sport since its inception. The skis that are currently used by the pros, turn better and actually slightly bend when crossing the wake for better angle and control. The material that are being used is carbon fiber whereas back in the day it was wood, which would be heavy and be harder to turn the ski. The fin has now been the main center of attention in professional skiing. There are thousands of different types of fins and sub fins on the main fin to make it easier to turn at the boueys. In addition, the boots that are used allow better control of the ski for maximum control.

What Does a slashing hand motion over?

A slashing hand motion usually indicates a command to stop or cut something off, often used in various contexts such as sports, dance, or signaling. It can convey urgency or a need to halt an action, drawing attention to a specific issue or concern. In some contexts, it may also imply disapproval or the act of dismissing an idea.

What is the suggested HP to pull a water skiier out of the water?

This question depends on the type of boat you have. Normally as long as your boat can do around 25+ mph you should be able to pull a skier out of the water. So if you have a 18ft boat with a 115hp depending on the weight of the boat you will be able to tow a skier out of the water.

What is a water ski stabilizer bar?

A stabalizer bar, also called a boom, is used for anyone who is trying something new. it can be used with skies, wakeboards, or for barefooting. What it is, is a bar that sticks out from the side of the boat that you hang on to while skiing (usually ski boats are only compatible with a boom).

Mercury 90hp 6 cylinder outboard 2 stroke before you take this too water you are going to change the spark plugs is there any oil which requires changing gear oil if so what type thanks?

Changing the plugs and the lower gear oil yearly is best. There are two flat head screw heads on the lower unit, an upper one for filling and a lower one for draining. Be sure to use marine grade lower unit oil not just regular gear oil.

Does color effect the rate in which ice cube melts?

Yes, as you may known, Black absorb heat, white repel, so therfore black ice cube will be more likely to melt faster than shiny transparant ice cubes.

What is a good lake temp to water ski?

it depends on how cold of water you can take. If you are a hard core skier than good for you, but i personaly prefer the water to be in mid to upper 60's and higher. Hope that helped!!! :)

Can a boat motor tow in reverse?

No because the firt tendancy of the boat going in reverse is to dig the back end of the boat under water, witch causes the boat to go under water and sink.

What oil do you use for a 750 sts kawasaki jetski?

The 750 STS Kawasaki Jetski uses 2 cycle engine oil. 2 cycle engine oil is specifically made for use in jetskis.