Abstract: A rigid water recreation board for towing behind a water vessel. There is an eyelet extending through the board. A rope is attached to the vessel and freely passes through the eyelet. A handle is attached to the rope and is dimensioned such that it may not pass through the eyelet. A rider may lie upon, kneel upon, or stand upon the board as it is being towed by the vessel. The rider has the option of holding onto the handle or letting the handle be pulled against the upper surface of the board while the board is in tow by the vessel. A towing harness is provided which ensures that force from the rope may be applied through the towing harness to each side of the rigid water recreation board in order to minimize the downward diving of the rigid water recreation board when it is towed with no rider thereon.

Abstract: A method of constructing a water ski foot support results in a foot support with a tough vinyl backing and a soft cushion layer for comfort. First the backing is injection molded. During the injection molding, a raised rim is formed on the inner side of the backing. The backing is then supported in a horizontal position with its inner side facing upward. A plastisol resin is poured onto the inner side at room temperature. The backing and plastisol resin are heated, the heat causing the plastisol resin to change into a solid cushion layer, bonded to the backing.