examples of skis [1]![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Water skiing can be done on two skis (twin skis and jump skis) or on one ski (figures and slalom).
twin skis ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Very stable skis with broad tips that have various uses; one of the skis has a second binding so that it can be used as a slalom ski.
heelpiece ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Back part of the binding that covers the heel and the bottom of the leg; it reduces sideways motion.
binding ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device that keeps the foot in place on the ski; it is usually made of natural or synthetic rubber and releases the foot easily in the event of a fall.
fin ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Skeg at the rear underside of the ski that provides directional stability.
bottom ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Carefully polished part forming the underside of the ski; it has different shapes (flat, concave or tunnel) depending on the desired effect.
toepiece ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Front part of the binding; it covers the foot and part of the ankle.
tip ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Front end of the ski; it curves upward to prevent catching on the surface of the water.