Ignite your passion for water sports with this vintage-style instructional poster, "Learn to Ski!" This visually engaging artwork showcases a step-by-step guide to water skiing, featuring dynamic illustrations of a skier in action. Its striking design and practical tips make it both a decorative and educational addition to any space.
Perched atop the wooden backdrop is a water skier, a separate piece that adds a delightful three-dimensional aspect to the display. With the wooden backdrop itself a robust 44-inches by 17-inches, this piece is perfectly sized to be a focal point or an accent piece in any home or office space.
The sign text reads:
"Curl knees against chest, Arms straight. Stick tips of skis out of water at 45 angle. Now boat driver pulls skier slowly along to help him achieve correct position. Then skier yells “To hit it” and driver takes about 2 seconds to get full power until skier is riding clear.
Come out of crouch slowly by straightening legs, keep arms straight, and waist bent. Skier should ride along in bent position until he feels securely balanced, and that skis are running well. Weight is still slightly back.
As boat pulls, skier will rise to surface. He should not try to pull himself up. Arms should be kept straight and knees against chest until skis are almost on surface. Then skier should hold crouch position until He feels skis start to plane. Crouch position maintains center of gravity to the rear so tips of skis are out. Hold skis about 6 inches apart.
Skier assumes erect riding position As soon as he feels confident. Body is straight except for slight bend in knees which allows upper body to lean back against the pull of the rope. Skier does not bend at hip or waist, keeps shoulders well back and arms straight. Erect riding position is much less fatiguing than the crouch. Knees are kept relaxed to act as springs to absorb bounces. Backs of skis are pressed into water by the heels to keep tips up."
Ignite your passion for water sports with this vintage-style instructional poster, "Learn to Ski!" This visually engaging artwork showcases a step-by-step guide to water skiing, featuring dynamic illustrations of a skier in action. Its striking design and practical tips make it both a decorative and educational addition to any space.
Perched atop the wooden backdrop is a water skier, a separate piece that adds a delightful three-dimensional aspect to the display. With the wooden backdrop itself a robust 44-inches by 17-inches, this piece is perfectly sized to be a focal point or an accent piece in any home or office space.
The sign text reads:
"Curl knees against chest, Arms straight. Stick tips of skis out of water at 45 angle. Now boat driver pulls skier slowly along to help him achieve correct position. Then skier yells “To hit it” and driver takes about 2 seconds to get full power until skier is riding clear.
Come out of crouch slowly by straightening legs, keep arms straight, and waist bent. Skier should ride along in bent position until he feels securely balanced, and that skis are running well. Weight is still slightly back.
As boat pulls, skier will rise to surface. He should not try to pull himself up. Arms should be kept straight and knees against chest until skis are almost on surface. Then skier should hold crouch position until He feels skis start to plane. Crouch position maintains center of gravity to the rear so tips of skis are out. Hold skis about 6 inches apart.
Skier assumes erect riding position As soon as he feels confident. Body is straight except for slight bend in knees which allows upper body to lean back against the pull of the rope. Skier does not bend at hip or waist, keeps shoulders well back and arms straight. Erect riding position is much less fatiguing than the crouch. Knees are kept relaxed to act as springs to absorb bounces. Backs of skis are pressed into water by the heels to keep tips up."