Rotorua water skiers achieved pleasing results at the New Zealand Tournament Water Ski Association Nationals. Photo / File
Rotorua Wake and Ski Club members hit the water at Lake Karapiro during the New Zealand Tournament Water Ski Association Nationals and produced impressive results.
The event, held from April 16 to 21, included slalom, jump and trick events for a wide range of age groups and divisions.
Slalom skiing
involves a multi-buoy course that the skier must go around in order to complete the pass. After each successful pass the boat's speed is increased and once it reaches maximum speed the rope is shortened in increments. The winner is the skier who manages the most passes without making a mistake.
Water ski jumpers use two long skis to ride over a jump in an attempt to travel the longest distance. In a tournament, skiers are given three attempts to hit the ramp.
Trick skiers are given two 20-second runs during which they perform a series of their chosen tricks in an attempt to score the most points.
