2003
10/31/03 - The Effects of Water Temperatures In Boat Towed Sports
Take the poll. Does the change of seasons cause you to waterski or wakeboard differently? I'm not talking about the amount of clothing/gear you wear while participating in boat towed sports, but rather your on-the-water performance.
10/03/03 - How To Do A Beginner Barefoot Start With A Boom
Tips on how to do a successful barefoot start with use of a boom connected to the side of the boat. The boom is the easiest method of learning to barefoot waterski.
9/19/03 - How To Do A Beginner Barefoot Start Behind The Boat
Are you ready to kick off the skis and test your abilities on your bare feet? If so, these tips could help you take a stand on the water with the aid of a wakeboard or kneeboard.
9/5/03 - Before You Buy A Life Vest
Before you buy a live vest (PFD - personal floatation device) suitable for wakeboarding, and other boat towed sports, use these guidelines to consider your purchase. A jacket with the right fit is key to a safe and comfortable ride behind the boat.
8/15/03 - Wakeboarding Unleashed Featuring Shaun Murray
Hang on for the ride of your life. Activision has produced an excellent extreme wakeboarding video game full of familiar faces, manufacturers, and tricks for the wakeboarders. You'll rip across the water by a speedboat and turn tricks through dangerous terrain.
8/1/03 - The Dangers Of Teak Surfing
Teak surfing is growing in popularity and is performed by surfing by hanging on the swim platform (teak) on the back of a boat. The danger comes in as this is the area of the boat in which is filled with potentially deadly carbon monoxide and more and more people are dying as a result on inhaling the fumes.
7/18/03 - Wakeboarding Progressive Heelside Edge
Learning the wakeboarding progressive heelside edge is an important skill in wakeboarding.
6/20/03 - How to Lay Out a Slalom Waterskiing Course
Tips on course location, environmental issues, necessary items, and set-up instructions.
6/06/03 - Photo Gallery - MasterCraft Pro WaterSki Championships
See the pros in action on and off the water at the Trophy Lakes pro tour stop in Charleston, South Carolina.
5/09/03 - Preventing Kneeboarding Pain
There are ways to have fun kneeboarding without causing your body pain. Use these tips to find out how.
4/25/03 - Tips For Trailering / Towing A Boat
Information on trailering, launching and retrieving a boat.
4/11/03 - Coming Out Of A Slalom Waterskiing Turn
Use these tips when coming out of the turn to better set yourself up for the next buoy.
3/28/03 - WaterSki Magazine Gives Top Honors To About.com Waterski/Wakeboard
"WaterSki" magazine named About.com Waterki / Wakeboard the best Internet site for enhancing your waterskiing skills in its April 2003 issue.
3/21/03 - EZ-Hitch - The One Person Trailer Hitch Guide - Product Review
The EZ-Hitch solves centering trailer hitch guesswork and eliminates bent license plates or tailgates.
3/07/03 - Waterskiing Movies On The Silver Screen
You may have to dig back into your memory, but there are quite a few movies that have either plots centered around waterskiing, or include scenes featuring waterskiing. Here they are.
2/24/03 - History of Show Waterskiing
A look at where it all began, where it is today, and what it takes to be a member of a show waterskiing team.
2/10/03 - Poll - Binding Poll
Which slalom water ski binding type do you prefer? Cast your vote.
1/27/03 - Bart's Watersports Adventure Online Game - Product Review
The Bart's Watersports Adventure online game is a great way to have some fun on the water while you are stuck indoors. Help the Bart's frog maneuver through the obstacles.
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