Homemade water ski, c. 1960s

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Datec. 1960CreatorJim LimbertDimensionsHeight: 2.54 Length: 393.7 Width: 45.72Accession Number14.663Access AdviceThis record may not have been reviewed, and information may be inaccurate or incomplete. We are digitising our collections, adding images and improving metadata all the time. Last edited by: Andrew Long

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Home-made water skis

Thought to be first handmade skis in Coffs Harbour c. 1960. Wood, rubber and metal construction.

Description

Homemade water ski. The front end curves upwards and has a yellow triangular piece of material screwed onto it. The rear foothold is a single leather strap. The front foothold has a slip-on covering for the front part of the foot and a metal horseshoe-shaped section on which to rest the heel. There are three aluminium fins on the underside of the ski at the back. The edge of the ski is painted yellow.

AgencyYarrila Arts & Museum (YAM)CollectionYAM Museum CollectionSub-CollectionPermanent ExhibitionExhibition HistoryYaamanga (around here) Permanent ExhibitionCoffs Harbour Regional Museum Permanent Exhibition

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ResourceOur Stories: Coffs Coast Heritage blogRead more

Blog post Water Skiing on the Coffs Coast on Coffs Coast Heritage.

"Waterskis on display" [probably Coffs Harbour Advocate, date unknown].

Classification

LexiconWater SkiGeneral NameWater SkiMediumTimberRubberMetal

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