September 19 be "International Talk Like a Pirate Day" AARRGG
A little video to help you on your way matey.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Upcoming Events in Sydney - September
Kids in the Park – School Holiday Program
Where: Sydney Olympic Park
For all the details, click here
ART AND ABOUT SYDNEY 2012 – IN COLOUR
When: 21 September – 21 October
Location: Various Sydney locations
The theme for Art & About Sydney 2012 is “In Colour”, which looks at how we process colour and how it affects and inspires us, both as individuals and as a city.
We encourage people to join in the colour and fun from 21 September to 21 October when our streets come alive with works from international and Australian artists, curators, major cultural institutions and the people of Sydney.
See the website for full program details artandabout.com.au
WILLIAM STREET LANEWAY FESTIVAL
When: 29 September
Location: William Street, Paddington
The William Street Laneway Festival is a true Sydney first. With no car access for the day, retailers and the community have the opportunity to reclaim this unique shopping precinct! William Street transforms into a canvas for a festival encompassing fashion, music, food and community. The public will have access to installations and one day only offers from the unique and eclectic stores that make up this Paddington gem.
For more details click here
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
Water Ski Tricks and treats
Attached to a board and being pulled at high speed by a boat along water body
might not be too appealing to many, but those who swear by the fun that water
skiing brings on are many.
The speed of the boat ensures that the skier is afloat while at the same time gives the person the ability to jump, stand on one leg, or do other such things. A popular trick is using the hands to stand on the water.
A skier uses his legs to hook onto the rope that is attached to the boat. Using palms, he stands upside-down and allows himself to be dragged. There are several other forms of tricks, the most common one being standing on one leg.
This is what most first-timers would try to do as soon as they think they have got a hang of the activity. Often, it ends up in humorous situations.
Jumping over a ramp is also an eminently enjoyable trick. A skier is pulled onto a ramp that is kept at an angle to the water body. The ramp, facing the sky, gives the skier the elevation required to be suspended in the air for a few seconds.
Before splashing down, the skier can do some stunts like somersault or twists and often draw huge response from an audience. Show skiing is another captivating and delightful activity.
The added attraction is the possibility of
being able to perform various
tricks and stunts while being pulled by a
boat.
The speed of the boat ensures that the skier is afloat while at the same time gives the person the ability to jump, stand on one leg, or do other such things. A popular trick is using the hands to stand on the water.
A skier uses his legs to hook onto the rope that is attached to the boat. Using palms, he stands upside-down and allows himself to be dragged. There are several other forms of tricks, the most common one being standing on one leg.
This is what most first-timers would try to do as soon as they think they have got a hang of the activity. Often, it ends up in humorous situations.
Jumping over a ramp is also an eminently enjoyable trick. A skier is pulled onto a ramp that is kept at an angle to the water body. The ramp, facing the sky, gives the skier the elevation required to be suspended in the air for a few seconds.
Before splashing down, the skier can do some stunts like somersault or twists and often draw huge response from an audience. Show skiing is another captivating and delightful activity.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Water Ski Equipment
* Combination: The most common types of water skis sold today are combination skis. The skis have a wider tip, so they're the best style to learn on and are preferred by beginners and advance skiers alike.
* Slalom skis: Used by skiers who prefer to use just one ski. By skiing on one ski, the athlete is able to make sharp turns and reach faster speeds. Recreational slalom skis have a wider tail and a flatter bottom to make it easier to get up and ride straight, while advanced skis have a more tapered tail with beveled edges and a tunnel bottom. These are more difficult to ski on, but will take the skier on a much faster ride.
* Trick skis: Extreme athletes use trick skis to pull off the most outrageous stunts. Trick skis are for spinning, jumping and busting extreme moves in (or over) the water. These are shorter and wider than other style of water skis, and require much more skill. There are no fins on the bottoms of trick skis, so it's easier to slide and turn, but harder to make controlled moves while water skiing.
* Jump skis look like old-fashioned skis, but are made from a hi-tech composite material to make them stronger. As the name suggests, jump skis are used for jumping off of ramps.
The other essential piece of water skiing equipment is a rope. This is what connects you to the boat. Make sure that you have a proper rope with an appropriate handle. Water ski ropes have a flexible elastic quality, so they're able to change speeds and move with the skier. In normal conditions, polypropylene ropes will stretch two to three percent of their standard length of seventy inches.
The comfort of the rope handle is very important, and every water skier has his or her personal preference. Recreational water ski handles usually have a plastic or rubber grip. The plastic molded handles are strong and durable, and will float when dropped in the water. High-performance handles are generally comprised of an aluminum bar covered with a comfortable rubber grip. The construction is lighter, but more comfortable and durable than a molded plastic handle. Higher performance handles are hollow, so they sink when dropped in the water.
It's suggested that you wear goggles while water skiing, especially if you need to wear your eyeglasses. Protective goggles will stop water and debris going into your eyes, and will prevent your glasses from flying off and sinking if you fall into the water.
Water skiing is great exercise and a super fun way to enjoy a sunny day with friends. Strap on a lifejacket, grab some skis and make the most of your day on the water.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Water Skiing Lessons
The basics of water skiing seem simple to the inexperienced skier: hang on to
the rope, and let the boat do the work as you enjoy a cool glide over the
water. There is a little bit more to it than that, but beginners can easily
become experienced skiers by taking some water skiing lessons.
Many people learn to water ski on family holidays. Of course it's fun to learn with friends, but you may not always receive the best level of instruction. You can find professional instructors who are committed to making your first water skiing experience a fun and memorable one. Check local lakeside resorts or coastal towns to see if water skiing lessons are available in your area.
The best way to learn water skiing basics is to start on land. This can seem strange, but it's the ideal place for you to become comfortable with techniques, body position fundamentals and the safety precautions that are necessary in water skiing. Once you and your instructor are confident in your understanding of water skiing basics on land, you can then move into the water.
Some water skiing lessons will involve a device called a static boom that's attached to the side of the boat. This offers stability for you, and allows your instructor to keep a close eye on your technique.
First-time water skiing experiences are most special for younger skiers. If their first experience is a bad one, they'll probably never want to try it again. Children need to learn from a facility that emphasizes safety and understands the special needs of children, and provides instruction in a nurturing environment. Children's water skiing lessons often involve a second instructor who will ski alongside the student to provide guidance, support and additional safety precaution.
Facilities that teach beginners how to water ski tend to have the highest quality of equipment, and generally provide proper gear designed to help the student to enjoy a safe and fun ride. Safety should always come first, so follow your instructions carefully.
If someone you know will be giving you water skiing lessons, remember to start out on a small, private body of water. Be sure that you are skiing clear of any other boats or people. You need to start off without any distractions.
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Many people learn to water ski on family holidays. Of course it's fun to learn with friends, but you may not always receive the best level of instruction. You can find professional instructors who are committed to making your first water skiing experience a fun and memorable one. Check local lakeside resorts or coastal towns to see if water skiing lessons are available in your area.
The best way to learn water skiing basics is to start on land. This can seem strange, but it's the ideal place for you to become comfortable with techniques, body position fundamentals and the safety precautions that are necessary in water skiing. Once you and your instructor are confident in your understanding of water skiing basics on land, you can then move into the water.
Some water skiing lessons will involve a device called a static boom that's attached to the side of the boat. This offers stability for you, and allows your instructor to keep a close eye on your technique.
This Video shows use of the Boom
First-time water skiing experiences are most special for younger skiers. If their first experience is a bad one, they'll probably never want to try it again. Children need to learn from a facility that emphasizes safety and understands the special needs of children, and provides instruction in a nurturing environment. Children's water skiing lessons often involve a second instructor who will ski alongside the student to provide guidance, support and additional safety precaution.
Facilities that teach beginners how to water ski tend to have the highest quality of equipment, and generally provide proper gear designed to help the student to enjoy a safe and fun ride. Safety should always come first, so follow your instructions carefully.
If someone you know will be giving you water skiing lessons, remember to start out on a small, private body of water. Be sure that you are skiing clear of any other boats or people. You need to start off without any distractions.
Water skiing lessons are essential for any beginner,
whether a young child or a nervous (or know-it-all) adult.
Don't be too proud
to accept water skiing lessons from a professional.
Their professional advice
will make your first water skiing experience
a fun and memorable one.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Waterski Primer
Water skiing is great fun and a good exercise. It was long back in the year 1928
when an eighteen year old boy named Ralph Samuelson invented water skiing. Ralph
Samuelson of Minnesota projected the thought that if you could ski on snow, then
you can also ski on water. As for appropriate water skiing apparatus, for his
first skis Ralph attempted barrel staves, then snow skis, and lastly Ralph
shaped the first devoted water skis from lumber. Ralph made his bindings from
leather strips and used a long window sash as a ski rope.
Water skiing is really a great fun - at times it seems just like you are flying and it is really a soothing experience. As you slither across the water at top speed, cool water splatters over and around you. It is an amusing and thrilling sport that people of all ages can take part in. All you need to be good at water skiing is a little practice and whole lot of confidence in your self. Oh, and a boat.
There are number of water skis that are available in the market. You will need to seek advice regarding the appropriate choice for you. The most common water ski used is the combination water ski. This has a wider tip, and are the best products available for beginners as well as experts. Another ski available for water skiing is the trick skis. The skiers who want to go for busting, spinning and jumping during water skiing use these skis. These skis are shorter and wider than other types of water skis, and need much more expertise. There are no fins on the base of trick skis, so it is easier to glide and revolve, but more difficult to make controlled moves while water skiing.
Another option available for those going for water skiing is the slalom skis. People who want to make sharp turns and want to reach a great speed while water skiing use these skis. Slalom skis have a wider end and a flatter base - this makes it easier to get up and ride straight, while superior skis have a more tapered tail with beveled edges and a channel bottom. These are more difficult to ski on, but will take the skier faster. You can also go for jump skis that are basically designed for those who plan to take lot of jumps while they water ski.
One must take special care of the rope that one uses during water skiing. Water skiing ropes should be flexible elastic so that the water skier is able to change speeds easily. One should use a plastic molded handle to hold the rope. It is always advisable to wear goggles while water skiing. Protective goggles will stop water and rubbish from going into your eyes, and will stop your glasses (if you wear one) from flying off and sinking if you fall into the water.
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Watch an expert water skier get up on water skis, give hand signals, and
travel over wakes in this instructional water skiing video for
beginning water skiers.
Water skiing is really a great fun - at times it seems just like you are flying and it is really a soothing experience. As you slither across the water at top speed, cool water splatters over and around you. It is an amusing and thrilling sport that people of all ages can take part in. All you need to be good at water skiing is a little practice and whole lot of confidence in your self. Oh, and a boat.
There are number of water skis that are available in the market. You will need to seek advice regarding the appropriate choice for you. The most common water ski used is the combination water ski. This has a wider tip, and are the best products available for beginners as well as experts. Another ski available for water skiing is the trick skis. The skiers who want to go for busting, spinning and jumping during water skiing use these skis. These skis are shorter and wider than other types of water skis, and need much more expertise. There are no fins on the base of trick skis, so it is easier to glide and revolve, but more difficult to make controlled moves while water skiing.
Another option available for those going for water skiing is the slalom skis. People who want to make sharp turns and want to reach a great speed while water skiing use these skis. Slalom skis have a wider end and a flatter base - this makes it easier to get up and ride straight, while superior skis have a more tapered tail with beveled edges and a channel bottom. These are more difficult to ski on, but will take the skier faster. You can also go for jump skis that are basically designed for those who plan to take lot of jumps while they water ski.
One must take special care of the rope that one uses during water skiing. Water skiing ropes should be flexible elastic so that the water skier is able to change speeds easily. One should use a plastic molded handle to hold the rope. It is always advisable to wear goggles while water skiing. Protective goggles will stop water and rubbish from going into your eyes, and will stop your glasses (if you wear one) from flying off and sinking if you fall into the water.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Water Skiing - Origins
Water skiing is an extremely popular sport and recreation activity. It involves attaching a board to the feet and being pulled along the water's surface by a boat.
The skier, as the person performing the activity is known, holds onto the end of a rope, which is fastened to the boat. As the boat pulls the skier, he or she, then in water with a board attached to the feet, tries to stand on the water's surface.
Expert skiers are also known to ski barefoot. The most difficult part of water skiing is probably trying to find and maintain the balance on the water. Many people have been hurt while trying to learn the nuances of the activity.
Nevertheless, it continues to be an extremely popular form of activity in most beaches, rivers and lakes, especially those promoting themselves as tourism hotspots.
Water Skiing is known to have originated in Wisconsin, USA. Ralph Samuelson, who is considered to be the pioneer of water skiing, was the person who had tried several tricks and came out with variations to the ordinary method of just being pulled along the water.
A wannabe skier should practice on land before taking to the water. The person can try to maintain balance by standing on the toes. The first requirement is of course the presence of a water body and a boat.
It is advisable to start skiing with two skies, instead of one. This exciting sport can be a dangerous one too; therefore, necessary caution is advised before you take the plunge, literally!
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