Short hydrodynamic designed water ski

Abstract

A compact water ski having a top surface, a bottom surface and a rocker with an overall length of less than 36 inches and a means to secure a foot to the top surface. The ski can be with or without a fin. The bottom surface of the water ski can be decorated with strakes and/or channels to allow for greater maneuverability and stability.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A compact water ski, comprising a top surface, a bottom surface and a rocker, wherein the length is about 12 inches to about 36 inches and the width is about 5 inches to about 15 inches and the top surface has a means to secure a foot. 
     
     
         2 . The compact water ski according to  claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface comprises one or more fins. 
     
     
         3 . The compact water ski according to  claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface lacks a fin. 
     
     
         4 . The compact water ski according to  claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface comprises one or more strakes and one or more channels. 
     
     
         5 . The compact water ski according to  claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface comprises one or more strakes. 
     
     
         6 . The compact water ski according to  claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface comprises one or more channels.