Site Dimensions

> I could really use some information about about the perfect
>length and width of a waterski lake.  I'm writing a proposal for a private
>waterski site in an English class, and some numbers would really come in
>handy.  I know that waterski mag. did a couple articles on the subject a
>few years ago, but I seem to have misplaced them.>>>>
 
Brad, the following information is directly from reprints of the WaterSki
Magazine article, which were the June & July issues of 1991.
 
Copyright of World Publications
Waterski Magazine            800 / 394-6006
PO Box 2456
Winter Park, FL
32790
 
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The Dimensions of the Perfect Ski Lake
 
Slalom
Length      1600 ft Min, 2150 ft Nomimal, 2400 ft Luxury
Width       175 ft Min/Lux, 225 ft Nom.
 
Jump
Length      2000 ft Min, 2150 ft Nomimal, 2400 ft Luxury
Width       275 ft Min/Lux, 300 ft Nom.
 
Trick
Length      1200 ft Min, 1600 ft Nomimal, 2000 ft Luxury
Width       100 ft Min/Lux, 150 ft Nom.
 
Barefoot
Length      1600 ft Min, 2150 ft Nomimal, 2600 ft Luxury
Width       100 ft Min/Lux, 150 ft Nom.
 
Note: The "Min" dimension means the minimum acceptable safety and
convenience  levels can be met. "Norm" means nominal - a comfortable
dimension that requires fewer special driving techniques for good water.
The "Lux" dimension is a luxury - not completely necessary, but if you can
get away with it, you will be happy every pass down the lake.
Concerning the width of the ski lake, the min dimension is the same as the
Lux dimension because the narrower the lake, the smoother the water.
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For a reprint of the entire article, call WaterSki at the above number.
 
Bare.