Abstract: A handle for a water ski towline comprises two shell-like halves with engagement and disengagement mechanism for detachably securing a pull strap that is secured to a connecting strap of a safety belt for water skiers secures the pull strap by means of an engagement finger that is engageable in a cut-out of the pull strap, the engagement finger being spring biased into a position engaged within the cut-out. According to a feature of the preferred embodiment, the entire engagement and disengagement mechanism is accommodatable within the shell-like halves, and the handle is inclined forwardly from its center at an angle of approximately 8.degree. to 12.degree. with respect to a line normal to a center line directed in the towing direction.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a water ski towline having a handle and mechanism for engagement and disengagement of a safety belt for water skiers. The handle is joined with the engagement and disengagement mechanism and has a device for retaining a pull strap of a safety belt connecting strap by engagement with one hand of the user during the starting process and during skiing, whereby the entire tensile forces exerted by the towline are transmitted to the safety belt and thus to the body of the water skier.