How To Tie Water Skis Together?

To start water skiing, ensure your bindings are in the open position with ski stops protruding from the ski. Place your skis tips one against the other with a slight offset and slide the upper ski against the lower ski. The ski stops will snap together, keeping your skis linked. Once you can stably ski around, you are ready to learn how to cross the wake.

For kids, starting with skis tied together with nylon rope is the best tip. This keeps their legs together and prevents splits. Beginners may use a trainer bar to connect your water skis and keep them in line, making it easier to control and avoid accidental splits.

When carrying your skis, it’s important to keep them together while walking towards the ski lifts. Start by bringing yourself into the cannonball position with the skis pointing to the back of the boat and the rope between. Cut on two skis by shifting your weight more onto one foot than the other.

Tying the skis together so they can only get 3-6 inches apart is the equivalent of training wheels on a bike. Start close and gradually make the gap bigger. If you have trouble staying up on your skis, try tying them together or using a trainer bar to keep your legs together.

Choosing your first pair of combo skis is essential for success. Tie them together as each can move somewhat, helping them relax in the water when the skis aren’t trying to float.