Do ever sit back and think when something got its start? For anyone interested in learning how to waterski and be water bound, it’s interesting to know how the sport got its start. Though it seems like it might be an old sport, it’s not as old as one would think.
Becoming Water Bound with Water Skiing
It all started in 1922 with a little clothesline and a lot of imagination. It was really ingenuity at its finest. Ralph Samuelson was the guy behind the fun new movement. He used a pair of boards as skis and then used a clothesline as a tow rope. Interestingly, this all happened on Lake Pepin, located in Minnesota. The innovator spent several days practicing different positions and methods to see what would work best on the water. The sport itself took a while to catch on. It really wasn’t until Ralph Samuelson decided to travel between Michigan and Florida, showing off his tricks, that the buzz surrounding water skiing caught on.
Now, water skiing has become a popular sport and hobby among many. For anyone wanting to test their balance or venture into new waters, water skiing is highly recommended.
Start your lessons today with Lane Bowers at The Footer’s Edge.
Barefoot International’s Twas the Night Before Christmas an actual account of a visit from St. Nicholas by Lanemus Maximus from Barefoot International “Twas the night before Christmas and out on my lake Not a creature was stirring, not even a …
Mr. Clean Barefooting Machine Watch as I help my Aussie mate, Darren, learn how to clean up his barefoot skiing form and become more efficient in his barefoot skiing with these simple steps. This is how you become a Mr. Clean Barefooting Machine… Hi Lane I have been “footing” for quite a while but this …
Not everybody has the luxury of being able to wakeboard year round, especially during the winter months. During this holiday season we want to give you some tips on how to keep training, even if you can’t actually get onto the water to practice. Youtube is a great resource for learning how to do things. …
Water Bound: How Did Water Skiing Get its Start?
Do ever sit back and think when something got its start? For anyone interested in learning how to waterski and be water bound, it’s interesting to know how the sport got its start. Though it seems like it might be an old sport, it’s not as old as one would think.
Becoming Water Bound with Water Skiing
It all started in 1922 with a little clothesline and a lot of imagination. It was really ingenuity at its finest. Ralph Samuelson was the guy behind the fun new movement. He used a pair of boards as skis and then used a clothesline as a tow rope. Interestingly, this all happened on Lake Pepin, located in Minnesota. The innovator spent several days practicing different positions and methods to see what would work best on the water. The sport itself took a while to catch on. It really wasn’t until Ralph Samuelson decided to travel between Michigan and Florida, showing off his tricks, that the buzz surrounding water skiing caught on.
Now, water skiing has become a popular sport and hobby among many. For anyone wanting to test their balance or venture into new waters, water skiing is highly recommended.
Start your lessons today with Lane Bowers at The Footer’s Edge.
Related Posts
Barefoot International’s Twas the Night Before Christmas
Barefoot International’s Twas the Night Before Christmas an actual account of a visit from St. Nicholas by Lanemus Maximus from Barefoot International “Twas the night before Christmas and out on my lake Not a creature was stirring, not even a …
Mr. Clean Barefooting Machine
Mr. Clean Barefooting Machine Watch as I help my Aussie mate, Darren, learn how to clean up his barefoot skiing form and become more efficient in his barefoot skiing with these simple steps. This is how you become a Mr. Clean Barefooting Machine… Hi Lane I have been “footing” for quite a while but this …
What To Do If You Can’t Wakeboard During The Winter Months
Not everybody has the luxury of being able to wakeboard year round, especially during the winter months. During this holiday season we want to give you some tips on how to keep training, even if you can’t actually get onto the water to practice. Youtube is a great resource for learning how to do things. …