The pyramid is one of the most popular acts with ski show spectators and probably the most photographed.
Pyramids are one of the most difficult acts to put on the water. They require a lot of towing power, strong base skiers, and teamwork.
The bases of the pyramid must carry the weight of all the climbers above them.
The girls must climb with quick precise movements to their proper positions. Many nights are spent practicing the climbing on land
before it is attempted on the water. Climbing the pyramid is only half the battle! Once it is up and passes the crowd the climbers
must come down in the reverse order that they climbed. This can sometimes be more difficult than actually building the pyramid.
The Five Seasons Ski Team has been performing 3 tier pyramids since 1982. The club built its first 4 tier pyramid on Sept. 2nd 1993.
In 1995 the Five Seasons Ski Team performed the first 4-tier pyramid (shown above left) ever completed in the history of the
Iowa State Show Ski Tournament.
Two - four tier pyramids.
Three - three tier pyramids.
Two - three tier pyramids (part of our conventional doubles act)
Three tier Strap Pyramid. The base skiers do not use handles, the rope is connected to a harness around their waist.
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