The Island waveski is a surf craft that you ride the waves on. It is handled very easily on a wave in much the same way as a surf board. The difference is that you are seated and turn with body movements and a paddle. Island Waveskis are designed by US Champions Roy and Pam Scafidi. The designs are proven with over 16 US Championships captured by waveski surfers on Island Waveskis.
Wave ski surfing originated in Australia and South Africa about 30 years ago amongst lifesavers and canoeist who adapted their craft for riding waves. Waveski designs have evolved from long clumsy shapes to the high performance skis of today. With this rapid design evolution, waveskiing has become an accepted alternative to surfing.
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Aioki at The Lane in Santa Cruz
For a complete waveski reference, download this PDF:
"Waveski Surfing Fundamentals" (447 KB)
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