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Jump Waterskiing and Ski Flying

Soar to new heights in the sky. Suggested jump skis, tips, manufacturers, accessories, resources, rules, tips included.
Where To Learn To Jump
Listing of private locations and teams as well as commercial schools where you can learn the sport of jump waterskiing.
Freddy Krueger
Freddy Krueger, Professional Water Skier, Jump Waterskiing, About.com
Building a Strong Back For Jumping
Dr. Terry Weyman, the Water Ski Doc, talks about how important a strong back is to jumpers. Learn how to build back strength with some Dr. Jump prescribed exercises.
Metric Converter
Are you a confused American when tournament results are posted using the metric system? This converts distances in metric to USA standards.
Jump Ramp Setting Chart
A chart in feet and inches so that you can set up your jump ramp.
SkiFly.com, Where Did It Go?
Jim Cara's SkiFly.com might be gone from the internet, but a lot of its content is still alive and resides right here on About Waterski/Wakeboard. Lots of training articles, instruction tips, metric converter, ramp settings chart, and more.
Build A Jump Ramp
Download individual pages of the plan. Official plans and instructions for building a ramp, from IWSF.
Carbonworx Jump Skis
They have worked with many of the top jumpers in the world to design and develop the next generation of jump skis.
D3 Custom Ski Company
Manufacturing performance water ski equipment through custom designs of slalom, jumper and trick skis.
DC Water Skis and Racing Equipment
Products, services, specials, photos, order form, sick humor, and more.
Gath Head Gear
The world's first headgear specifically designed for water sports. Comes with or without visors. High impact-resistant plastic shell with soft foam lining.
Goode Wraps - Jumpers Knee Pain Relief
Topical application banadages that increase flexibility.
IWSF Jumping Rules
Event conditions, description of jump ramp, jump speeds, scoring of a jump, distance measurement, scoring, and more. From the International Water Ski Federation.
IWSF Ski Flying Rules
Definition and conditions, tow lines, ramp, pylon specifications, reference buoys, boat speeds, records, course, and more. From the International Water Ski Federation.
Jumping Course Diagram
Specifications and chart with graphic from IWSF. Dimensions, range, and tolerances.
Landingham Aerosports Products
Helmets and speed suits made for waterski jumping and barefooting.
Schiek Sports, Inc.
High quality back support and lifting products for weight training, body building and sporting activities. Includes the water ski jump slings.
skifly.com
The waterski jumpers web site. News, ski flying, standings, photos, clinics, items for sale, and more.
Sky Systems LTD, Helmets and Accessories
These helmets are made for sky diving but many water-skiers are using them for jump waterskiing helmets. They also make helmet mounted cameras.
Towboat Speed Timing Tables
First and second segment standard and record tolerances, from ASWA.
Think Helmets
Photos and descriptions of helmets.
Waterbird Helmets
Available in GRP or carbon fibre open face or full face. Look at the bottom of this linked page to find the helmets.

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