Photo: David Ngiam

Cable skiing is simply water-skiing where the skier is not pulled by a boat but by an overhead cable which is suspended 8-12 meters above water surface by specifically designed pylons.

The cables runs counter clockwise around the lake. It is powered by a variable speed electric motor which can maintain speed between 20 - 65 km/h. Most cable-parks circuits are 650 - 800 meters and can accommodate many users per hour, circulating 8-12 riders at one time. It'll take a skier about 2 mins to complete one round with the cables running at the usual speed of 28 km/h.

All skiers have to begin from the starting dock..Beginners can ski off an astroturf onto the lake, making it easy transition onto the water. There is no limitations as to how many rounds a skier can go. Cable skiing is safe, clean, quiet, and environmentally friendly, there is no risk of oil or fuel contamination.

The major advantage of cable skiing is that there is no expensive motorboat needed, this makes it very affordable for the individual skier.

Wakeboarding is one of the world's fastest growing extreme watersports. Not just a sport, its becoming a lifestyle..... The numbers of wakeboarders across the world has increased vastly over the past few years. Today, nowhere is it more accessible than doing wakeboarding on the cable. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced rider, the cable has something to offer.  For beginners, our instructors will use the "step by step" approach when you start to learn wakeboard. Start on a kneeboard, then progress to skis, from there you can proceed to wakeboarding . Complimented by the calm waters, its the perfect place to master the basic techniques of wakeboarding. In no time, you'll be doing tricks on the wakeboard. Kickers and sliders are available for the more advance riders.

Check out this interview from wakeword.com
(Mr. David Cornwall - President of American Wakeboard Association)