Download or read book The Golden Age of Waterskiing written by Kevin Desmond and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2001-08 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Break out the suntan oil and wax the skis for this nostalgic look back at one of America's favorite summertime staples! From the first intrepid weekend warriors to strap on their snow skis and lash a length of rope to the back of their buddies' boats through the fabulous resort-town waterski shows of the 1950s and '60s, this comprehensive history features a wealth of evocative period photography in both color and black-and-white. Special focus is given to the development of equipment from the turm of the century to the 1960s, the rise of competitive skiing and waterskiing as entertainment.