How does a skier turn while being towed?

By shifting weight left or right.

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  1. By shouting to the driver
  2. By shifting weight left or right ✔
  3. By pulling the rope harder

Why: Shifting body weight side to side steers the skis across the water.

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Answer: By shifting weight left or right. Shifting body weight side to side steers the skis across the water.

  1. Water skiing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_skiing
    The skier turns by shifting weight left or right.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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