Signals Are Important 1. Slashing motion over the neck. Circle motion with arms over-head then point in desired direction. Pat on the head. OK signal with hand.
Water skiing is a cooperative venture between skier, observer and boat driver.
The skier and driver should agree in advance on the general path of the boat. A skier who inadvertently turns in the same direction that the boat driver is about to maneuver the boat will get line slack that could result in a fall or entanglement of the line. Some signals in preparation for takeoff are vocal. The boat then moves slowly forward to take up slack in the line. Once on plane, the skier signals with one hand.