This really all comes down to what you are comfortable with. Some of you will adapt quicker to water skiing than others. For some of you, starting out somewhat slow will be best. Then again, perhaps some of you will prefer being thrown right into the line of fire.
It is better to start out with manageable speeds, though. For men, this will be right around 25 to 30 miles per hour and, for women, around 23 to 27 miles per hour.