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In a deep-water start, how should the skier hold their body?

Crouched in a cannonball position.

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  1. Crouched in a cannonball position ✔
  2. Standing straight up
  3. Lying flat on the back

Why: The skier tucks legs to chest with ski tips up, about 30 cm above water.

Huh, didn't know that: The skier tucks legs to chest with ski tips up, about 30 cm above water.

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Cannonball pose keeps the ski tips in the air and the nerves on ice.
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Answer: Crouched in a cannonball position. The skier tucks legs to chest with ski tips up, about 30 cm above water.

  1. Water skiing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_skiing
    the skier crouches down in the water while holding onto the ski rope
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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