WATER SKIING

The video explores the evolution of water skiing, starting from its origins in Yorkshire in 1914 to its modern form on Lake Wolfgang in Austria. It highlights the skill and courage required for the sport today, with a world speed record of 125.69 mph. Historical footage from 1939 shows the use of planks, and the jump record has increased from 50 feet in 1949 to 169 feet today. The video emphasizes the challenges faced by skiers, including rough water conditions.

Where is Lake Wolfgang, a popular spot for water skiing, located?

• Germany

• Austria

• Switzerland

• Italy

What is the current world speed record for water skiing?

• 100.45 miles an hour

• 125.69 miles an hour

• 115.32 miles an hour

• 135.78 miles an hour

In which year was plank riding first recorded in Yorkshire?

• 1939

• 1905

• 1914

• 1920

What was the jump record in water skiing in 1949?

• 50 feet

• 30 feet

• 100 feet

• 169 feet

What does the saying 'the higher a man climbs, the harder he falls' imply in the context of water skiing?

• The more you practice, the better you get

• The older the sport, the more records are broken

• The higher the jump, the greater the risk

• The faster you ski, the more fun you have