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The New Paper Lifestyle Series
Good fun for young and old
July 30, 2009
BIG SPLASH: Mr Tang showing how it's done on the cable-ski. TNP PICTURE: FRANCIS LEE
WHILE it looks like an activity for the young, age is not a hindrance when it comes to cable-skiiing.
At last Sunday's The New Paper Lifestyle Series - presented by Men's Biore - we spotted 70-year-old retiree Tang Wing Kee in the crowd.
He was among the 40 participants who signed up for this event.
Mr Tang feels that cable-skiing is for 'any age.'
He has been kneeboarding and water-skiing at the park, and was back last Sunday to try wakeboarding and to 'get better' with the instructor's help.
Participants of all ages benefitted.
For sales executive Jason Too, 33, the workshop far exceeded an introduction to cable-skiing.
Even though he was a newbie, he managed to pick up kneeboarding, double-skiing and even wakeboarding - usually reserved for more experienced skiers - by the end of the course.
The event was held at Singapore's first cable-ski park, SKI360, located at East Coast Lagoon next to the Seafood Centre.
Said Mr Too: 'It's really fun, really thrilling. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for an adrenaline rush.'
Also picking up tips on cable-skiing at the workshop was executive Vanessa Tang, 24.
Miss Tang sucessfully kneeboarded and wakeboarded at the workshop.
She said: 'It's a good starter course and I learnt a lot.
'The instructor is very attentive; he remembers your mistakes and corrects you before the next round. Plus, you can exit any time and that's great for beginners.'
At the cable-ski park, participants are pulled by an overhead cable instead of a boat. They can exit by letting go of the cable.
Having tried wakeboarding at sea, student Derek Ong, 17, found cable-skiing 'the same, but better'.
He explained: 'Cable-skiing is as thrilling and refreshing, but easier because the water is less choppy in the lagoon.'
Based on participants' response and feedback, operations manager and instructor at SKI360 Mr Roy Teo reckoned the workshop was 'a good first-time experience in cable-skiing.'
And the participants agreed.
Said student Derwin Chua, 22: 'I'll definitely recommend it to anyone who likes the sun, 'sea' and being well taken care of (by the instructors).'
The next Lifestyle Series workshop will be held in November. Look out for it in The New Paper.
Kay Tan, newsroom intern
The New Paper Lifestyle Series
Good fun for young and old
July 30, 2009
BIG SPLASH: Mr Tang showing how it's done on the cable-ski. TNP PICTURE: FRANCIS LEE
WHILE it looks like an activity for the young, age is not a hindrance when it comes to cable-skiiing.
At last Sunday's The New Paper Lifestyle Series - presented by Men's Biore - we spotted 70-year-old retiree Tang Wing Kee in the crowd.
He was among the 40 participants who signed up for this event.
Mr Tang feels that cable-skiing is for 'any age.'
He has been kneeboarding and water-skiing at the park, and was back last Sunday to try wakeboarding and to 'get better' with the instructor's help.
Participants of all ages benefitted.
For sales executive Jason Too, 33, the workshop far exceeded an introduction to cable-skiing.
Even though he was a newbie, he managed to pick up kneeboarding, double-skiing and even wakeboarding - usually reserved for more experienced skiers - by the end of the course.
The event was held at Singapore's first cable-ski park, SKI360, located at East Coast Lagoon next to the Seafood Centre.
Said Mr Too: 'It's really fun, really thrilling. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for an adrenaline rush.'
Also picking up tips on cable-skiing at the workshop was executive Vanessa Tang, 24.
Miss Tang sucessfully kneeboarded and wakeboarded at the workshop.
She said: 'It's a good starter course and I learnt a lot.
'The instructor is very attentive; he remembers your mistakes and corrects you before the next round. Plus, you can exit any time and that's great for beginners.'
At the cable-ski park, participants are pulled by an overhead cable instead of a boat. They can exit by letting go of the cable.
Having tried wakeboarding at sea, student Derek Ong, 17, found cable-skiing 'the same, but better'.
He explained: 'Cable-skiing is as thrilling and refreshing, but easier because the water is less choppy in the lagoon.'
Based on participants' response and feedback, operations manager and instructor at SKI360 Mr Roy Teo reckoned the workshop was 'a good first-time experience in cable-skiing.'
And the participants agreed.
Said student Derwin Chua, 22: 'I'll definitely recommend it to anyone who likes the sun, 'sea' and being well taken care of (by the instructors).'
The next Lifestyle Series workshop will be held in November. Look out for it in The New Paper.
Kay Tan, newsroom intern
