Swivel Skiing is one of the most graceful acts in show skiing. It is also probably one of the hardest acts to learn.
This act gets its name from the binding that is used on the ski.
The binding is mounted on a ball-bearing which allows the binding to rotate 360 degrees.
Swivel skiers perform their unique water ballet either with a ahnd-held tow rope or a
special toe-hold handle with a safety release in the boat.
Willa McGuire Cook originated swivel skiing in the 1950's when she combined the graceful moves of ballet with water skiing by using a swivel binding on a ski. This highly successful concept is now seen in ski shows all over the world. Each year, the Willa McGuire Cook Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding female performer at the National Water Ski Show Tournament.
