I am a non swimmer and have a keen interest to learn how to waterski. With the proper lifevest and knowledge of some basic swimming strokes will I still be able to learn to waterski?
2007-01-10 19:10:59 · 12 answers · asked by Spatan 1 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
I think you'll be okay if you have the proper lifevest. As long as you don't panic in the water, you'll just float there.
2007-01-10 19:18:23 · answer #1 · answered by The Maestro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you waterski, you have to wear a lifejacket (lifevest), so floating isn't an issue.
Just make sure you are comfortable with the water, that you are able to jump into a pool for example, as you will have a lot of spills before being able to stand up straight.
Are you nervous about the water? Can you stay calm when you get splashed in the face, or fall into the water (wearing a lifevest)?
My suggesting is go for adult swimming lessons, or go to a pool with a friend who is a strong swimmer and get used to the water. Then go to the river and do the same. That way when you fall and the boat seems to be driving away, you won't be as panicked!
Waterskiing is a LOT of fun- as long as you follow safety and know and understand your own limits!
Hope this helps!
2007-01-12 06:57:54 · answer #2 · answered by kiwi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a non swimmer waterskiing would be safe, as along as you have someone who is a strong swimmer spotting you, a driver who can go at the right speed for you, an approved pda, and knowledge on how to float on your back safely. So in other words everything you just said
2007-01-11 15:42:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The safest thing to do is learn how to swim. You have to learn the basic strokes and at least be able to float. Otherwise, wear a life jacket at all times, and have a few people who are able to swim to be with you at all times in case something goes wrong.
2007-01-10 19:19:19 · answer #4 · answered by contender569 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have all the requirements, with one or two important exceptions.
excellent factors:
1) Interest/desire (#1)
2) proper lifejacket
3) basic strokes
Add to your great attributes these important factors:
1) Most excellent boat driver...one who is experienced in proper accelleration and safety with rookie skiers, doesn't get too crazy,
2) Good scout/watcher in the boat ..this is the dude/dudette who signals to boat driver if you fall
3) Good boat...a good ski boat with sufficient power helps, some boats aren't proper ski boats...i.e. too much wake, too little power, etc.
4) proper fastening of vest ....make sure it is on good!
5) stick to it! If you are like me you will probably fall a lot first
6) try 2 skis first, then drop one later as you feel comfortable
7) have fun, try to relax, falling can be fun!
8) proper form...good watcher/instructor will tell you
9) good gloves can help too, you'll want to do it so much you might get blisters hanging on the tow bar at first!
10) good fitting skis. Most are adjustable, too loose and you'll fall out too much
2007-01-11 01:15:08 · answer #5 · answered by Steve W 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you can have a life jacket on just make sure you have good swimmers on the boat have fun<:>
2007-01-10 19:15:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that doesn't sound too smart as the person might panic even having a life preserver on and could easily drown from the panic attack
2007-01-10 19:19:16 · answer #7 · answered by keoni_21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i think you have to have pretty strong arm muscles to hang on to the boat...other than that, i think you are fine. you don't have to be a great swimmer to do that.
2007-01-11 10:39:03 · answer #8 · answered by lindsey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Id you are wearing a life jacket, then I don't see it as a problem.
2007-01-10 20:05:19 · answer #9 · answered by Forgettable 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear a life jacket and you will be fine!!
2007-01-13 01:05:30 · answer #10 · answered by swimmingwiz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋