Winter Survival Kit

Tips on keeping the winter waterskiing blues away.

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Old man winter is tough to accept when you are a water nut. The onset of chilly days and cold water have a way of dampening the spirit. Gone are the days of the early morning ski runs before work, quick wakeboarding trips around the lake before sunset, and long lazy days of boating on the weekends.

Here are some tips to help deal with life until warm weather makes a reappearance. Or better yet, help you continue your waterskiing/wakeboarding season despite the coldness outside.

WINTER FEATURES:

Off-Season Conditioning
Hints on getting your body in tip-top shape for when waterskiing season floats back around. Work on your legs, abs, shoulders and back, cardiovascular, and more.

Off Season Work Out for Water Skiers
So how do you gain power and not give up leg speed or flexibility? Well, one obvious answer is the use of plyometrics.

Winterizing Your Boat
Follow these steps to prepare your boat for cold weather. Standard and optional winterization tips.

Wetsuit and Drysuit Storage
Learn how to take proper procedure in storing your wetsuit to prevent prolonged damage.

Storing Equipment For The Winter
General storage tips, long term storage tips for your equipment to prevent condition deteriation.

Winter Waterski Schools
Don't let the winter blues get you down. Use your down time to travel south and improve your techniques.

Wetsuit / Drysuit Temperature Chart
At what temperature should you wear a wetsuit or drysuit? Here's a chart to help you decide.

Waterskiing in Cold Weather
Don't be dumb and ski numb. Take preventive measures and know the signs of hypothermia and frostbite.

How To Stay Warm Boating / Skiing on a Cold Day
Tips to keep you warm when the water / air is cold.

From Glass to Powder
Hitting the snow ski slopes is an excellent way to keep in shape during the waterskiing off-season.

JUST FOR KICKS:

Waterskiing Word Scramble Puzzle
Test your skills and unscramble the waterskiing related words.

Waterskiing Seek and Find Puzzle
Are you up for a challenge? Take your shot at trying to find the waterskiing terms in this puzzle.

Cold Water Poll
Cast your vote. When is the water too cold for you to waterski / wakeboard?

Forever In Your Wake,

Julie Bostian

Waterskiing / Wakeboarding Guide

 

 

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