Abstract: A support mechanism for holding a water skier to a water skiing tow bar utilizing a harness capable of being connected to the water skier. The harness includes an element which extends a certain distance relative to the water skier, preferably along the front portion of the water skier. A link connects to the element and may be slidable or movable along the certain dimension of the element. A line is fixed to the movable element and possesses pre-determined degree of flexibility to wrap about a tow bar and alleviate the effort expended by a skier holding on to the tow bar.