Show skiing 1950’s- 60’s -70’s

Back in the 1950 and 60’s show skiing was a big thing. It was filled with quirky acts, folks skiing on a canoe paddle, climbing a ladder, etc. One such act will be returning this summer. The club has received Richard Price’s BikeSki. I’m looking forward to getting some of our skiers on it after a little refurbishing this spring.

Some history from Richard on the Bikeski: It started as a “Free board”, Which is used to start barefoot skiing with a block to hold the toes.

The ski was made by Rainbo Baking Co. in Emporia, KS. The board was steamed and a 1 1/2 ton truck was parked on it overnight to make the curve in the front. The bike was a neighbor boys. I went to harting wheel for trike handle bars and seat. It was first ridden by Richard for the Shawnee Boat and Ski Club in the 1976 Centennial Ski Show on Lake Shawnee. The next time on the water was 1996 and a picture was publish in WaterSki magazine in July 1996.

We are looking forward to doing some work on it and incorporating it into one of our shows. Thank you Richard Price.