Re: Water Skis
For beginners I find that the skis with the widest and flattest bottoms are easiest to control. The deep dish concave skis tend to dig in and send legs in opposing directions. The flat skis (like the old wooden ones) are a bit harder to water start on, but much easier for beginners to control when on a plane.<br /><br />A nice wide ski gets them on the water faster, and reduces the common learning frustration of falling down multiple times trying to get up, then getting upset and giving up.<br /><br />Better to have a minimal crowd watching while learning. Assign only one knowledgeable person to be the 'coach' and spotter, preferably someone they trust as an 'expert'.<br /><br />For intermediate skiers, the concave skis (see O'Brien combo pack @ ebay above) are much better for control purposes having a more a defined edge to them.<br /><br />Once mastered two skiis, move on to the slalom and never look back. The Conelly 'Big Easy' and 'Little Easy" are great suggestions.<br /><br />Add in some trick skis, a kneeboard, and a wakeboard and you'll be sure to have something to meet everyone's skill and interest level.
