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Publication: European Stars and Stripes Sunday, April 22, 1962

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   European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - April 22, 1962, Darmstadt, Hesse                                It s the  says a Mark a hunger staff writer for the Riviera in a few now or the Costa brava or How Odt the beat soul Adriatic italian or yugoslavian Side of maybe you re planning a few sunny Daw to me More sedate Beach location. With All the Leisure time on your hands. You re Likely As not to spend some of i staring with adm fatso i at set rfcs gliding ev4�r so lightly Over the magnificent Blue wite to. A you Aren t a water skier now. You might just consider giving it a go if Only Gam is a Champ Joe Cash Holder of tie world Waterf so jump record. And i Flou re enthused already even be fore Jeff Vang for that vacation you can got a landlubber Start it you re buying your own set or can borrow a pair from a will be saved considerable Wear endear if your Tret so exercises Are at tent Ted a dry land Days Osh. In this a you Jet used to the pull of the rope and to in proper to Mhz  to bite place the Klufi Par Ahei on. The Grout to. A 10 tache apart then put them on inking lure that they fit snugly but not of tightly that they bind your feet in Jou it your Fleet film you can slip into the bindings More easily and you wont Rwy tearing the rubber then sit Down on the Back ends of you skis with your legs drawn up tight against your Chest. Put your arms out straight and remember that your elbows must not Bend. Taking hold of the Tow bar have someone grasp the two rope and pull you to a standing position Cash recommends practising this pull ing up exercise several times remember that Knees should be Bent the body should lean Forward slightly and your arms must be straight. The person pulling you up should stand off some distance from you to give the feeling of the pull of the boat which will be 30 to 35 feet from you in a Start from the water. Advanced skiers have Many ways. Of starting but n beginner should set out in a few feet of water putting on his ski sin the same manner As he did on dry land says  when you finally do get into your swimming suit have rented a boat an maybe latched onto a water ski instructor you re All set for lesson no. 2.grab hold of the Tow bar and signal the boat Driver to take up the Slack in the Tow rope by raising the tips of your skis above the water. When the line is taut yell hit it ii to the Knees to a foil stand being certain that the Lead stays up there where it belongs. Once up with eel 12 to 18 inches apart for balance the Saucer is Ridden the to amok As skis arms straight Knees slightly flexed. A comforting word while you re Thant Jing of the risks involved to your Precio Olife and Jinis. Whether Novice or signal Wear a life  skier is immune to panic and therr fore should not take chances. Modern belts Are so Light in weight and to fitting in design that they re Seldom hindrance. You a do More difficult stunts Tike this. The stars and stripes i or you con go in for water a lot on a &j3m.& i .  
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