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A-Z Waterskiing and Wakeboarding Glossary of Terms
Knowing the lingo when around boat-towed sports such as waterskiing and wakeboarding helps with communication and safety. Here is a collection of terms in a glossary format specific to boat–towed sports to get you started.
Air
Definition of "air" in a wakeboarding boat-towed water sports terminology glossary.
Barefoot Waterskiing
Definition of "barefooting waterskiing" in a boat-towed water sports terminology glossary.
Bevel
Definition of "bevel" in a waterskiing boat-towed water sports terminology glossary.
Bindings
Definition of "bindings" in a wakeboarding and waterskiing boat-towed water sports terminology glossary.
Blindside
Definition of "blindside" in a wakeboarding boat-towed water sports terminology glossary.
Boat Bow
Definition of a boat's "bow" in a boat-towed water sports terminology glossary.
Boom
Definition of "boom" in a barefoot waterskiing boat-towed water sports terminology glossary.
Bow Rider
Definition of "bow rider" in a boat-towed water sports terminology glossary.
Bridle
Definition of "bridle" in a waterskiing and wakeboarding terminology glossary.
Bunny Hop
Definition of "bunny hop" in a wakeboarding terminology glossary.
Buoy
Definition of "buoy" in a waterskiing terminology glossary.
Concave/Tunnel
Definition of "concave/tunnel" in a water ski terminology glossary.
Deepwater Start
Definition of "deepwater start" in a waterskiing and wakeboarding terminology glossary.
Disabled Waterskiing
Definition of "disabled waterskiing" in a boat-towed water sports terminology glossary.
Dock Start
Definition of "dock start" in a boat-towed water sports terminology glossary.
Double Up
Definition of "double up" in a wakeboarding water sports terminology glossary.
Downed Skier
Definition of "downed skier" in a waterskiing boat-towed water sports terminology glossary.
Dry Suit
Definition of "dry suit" in a waterskiing and wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Edge
Definition of "edge" in a waterskiing and wakeboarding terminology glossary.
Fakie
Definition of "fakie" in a wakeboarding terminology glossary.
Fat Sacks
Definition of "fat sack" in a boat-towed water sports terminology glossary for wakeboarding.
Fins
Definition of "fins" on a water ski or wakeboard in boat-towed sports terminology.
Flex
Definition of "flex" in water ski or wakeboard in a boat-towed water sports terminology glossary.
Flip
Definition of "flip" in a wakeboarding boat-towed water sports terminology glossary.
Goofy Footed
Definition of "goofy footed" in a waterskiing or wakeboarding boat-towed water sports terminology glossary.
Grab
Definition of "grab" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Handle
Definition of "handle" in a waterskiing and wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Heelside
Definition of "heelside" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Holeshot
Definition of "holeshot" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Hull
Definition of a boat's "hull" in a boat-towed water sports terminology.
Hydrofoiling
Definition of "hydrofoiling" in a boat-towed water sports terminology.
Inboard
Definition of "inboard boat engine" in boat-towed water sports terminology.
Inboard/Outboard
Definition of "inboard/outboard" boat engine in boat-towed water sports terminology.
Indy
Definition of "indy" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
IWSF
Definition of "IWSF" in a waterskiing glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Jump Ramp
Definition of "jump ramp" in a waterskiing glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Jump Waterskiing
Definition of "jump waterskiing" in a waterskiing glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Kneeboarding
Definition of "kneeboarding" in a waterskiing glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Late
Definition of "late" in a waterskiing glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Lift
Definition of "lift" in a jump waterskiing glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Load the Line
Definition of "load the line" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Method
Definition of "method" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Mobe
Definition of "mobe" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Nosebone
Definition of "nosebone" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Off
Definition of "off" in a waterskiing glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Off-Side Turn
Definition of "off-side turn" in a waterskiing and wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
On-Side Turn
Definition of "on-side turn" in a waterskiing and wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Outboard
Definition of "outboard boat engine" in boat-towed water sports terminology.
Pass
Definition of "pass" in a waterskiing and wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
PFD
Definition of "PFD" in a waterskiing and wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Port
Definition of "port" in a boat-towed water sports terminology glossary.
Pylon
Definition of "pylon" in a waterskiing and wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Rail
Definition of "rail" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Raley
Definition of "raley" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Rear Toe Plate
Definition of "rear toe plate" in a waterskiing glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Roast Beef
Definition of "roast beef" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Rocker
Definition of "rocker" in a wakeboarding and waterskiing glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Roll
Definition of "roll" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Roller
Definition of "rollers" in a waterskiing and wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Shaped Water Ski
Definition of "shaped water ski" in a glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Ski Flying
Definition of "ski flying" in a waterskiing glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Slalom Course
Definition of "slalom course" in a waterskiing glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Slalom
Definition of "slalom" in a waterskiing glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Slider
Definition of "slider" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Speed Control Device
Definition of "speed control device" in a waterskiing and wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Spotter
Definition of "spotter" in a waterskiing and wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Spray
Definition of "spray" in a waterskiing and wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Stance
Definition of "stance" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Starboard
Definition of "starboard" in a boat-towed water sports terminology glossary.
Stern
Definition of "stern" in a boat-towed water sports terminology glossary.
Switchstance
Definition of "switchstance" in a wakeboarding terminology glossary.
Tantrum
Definition of "tantrum" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
"Three Event" Waterskiing Definition
Definition of Three Event in waterskiing terminology.
Toeside
Definition of "toelside" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Towboat
Definition of "towboat" in a waterskiing and wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Tower
Definition of "tower" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Towrope
Definition of "towrope" in a wakeboarding and waterskiing glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Trick Release
Definition of "trick release" in a trick waterskiing glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Transition
Definition of "transition" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Trick Skiing
Definition of "trick skiing" in a trick waterskiing glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Tube
Definition of "tube" or "towable" in a waterskiing glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
USA Water Ski
Definition of "USA Water Ski" in a waterskiing three-event glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Wake
Definition of "wake" in a waterskiing and wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Wakeboarding
Definition of "wakeboarding" in a glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Wakeskating
Definition of "wakeskating" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Wally
Definition of "wally" in a glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Wash
Definition of "wash" in a glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Waterskiing
Definition of "waterskiing" in a glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Wetsuit
Definition of "wetsuit" in a waterskiing and wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.
Wing
Definition of "wing" in a waterskiinging glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.