Play… and Compete
Adaptive equipment allows a water skier to participate in a range of water sports from simply skimming the surface to competitive skiing including slalom, tricks and jumping. The skier sits in a canvas sling that can be adjusted up or down to change the skier’s center of balance and comes in a variety of models to suit the skier’s ability level.
There is a variety of adaptive water ski equipment available that allows individuals of many physical and cognitive disabilities to enjoy the sports of sit-waterskiing and sit-wakeboarding. There are a variety of clamps and brackets that utilize the wakeboard manufacturers’ binding inserts to secure a sit-ski cage to the wakeboard. For more information about the sport of waterskiing and wakeboarding, please visit Move United.
Water Sports
People of all ages and abilities can enjoy the fun and excitement of waterskiing. All sit-down skiers use a single-wide ski which also has a metal-framed cage attached. Outriggers and quad-bags can be added as well to assist in balance.
Sit Water Skis
- Liquid Access: FreshStart Clinic Ski – starting at $1,495
- Liquid Access: AOS Intermediate Ski – starting at $1,495
Sit Water Ski Cages
- Liquid Access: Standard Ski-Seat Cage – starting at $800
Sit Wakeboard Seat (Cage)
- Liquid Access Wakeboard Seat (cage) – starting at $995
Adaptive Surfboard
Paddle Sports
Paddle sports have become wildly popular and the technology for such sports continues to grow. These paddle sports can include canoeing, kayaking, rafting and paddle-boarding. As a sport, paddling emphasizes the individuals ability.
Kayaks
Hand Adaptations
There are a variety of hand adaptations to help those who have impaired hand grip and/or impaired wrist strength. Paddle sports are more accessible than ever with these different variations of straps and handles.
If your company is interested in being included in our list of adaptive sport resources (or if you have a product update), please send us an email.
Creating Ability: Hand Adaptations
Creating Ability: Universal Kayak Seat
Liquid Access: AOS Intermediate Ski
Liquid Access: Fresh Start Clinic Ski
On It: Ability Paddle Board
Liquid Access Wakeboard Seat (cage)
Infinity Waveski