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Rave Sports Aqua Buddy Inflatable Water Sports Ski or Wakeboard Trainer

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Customers find the water ski trainer to be a perfect training tool that works well for both children and adults, with one customer reporting a 90% success rate with their kids. The product is worth every dollar, and while some customers find it easy to use, others mention it can be challenging to manage. Customers disagree on the stability of the device, with some reporting issues with it turning sideways.

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37 customers mention versatility, 36 positive, 1 negative

Customers find the water ski/wakeboard trainer to be a versatile training tool, particularly effective for teaching kids and beginners, with one customer noting its usefulness for both new skiers and experienced adults.

This is such a great product. I had three kids try it and all three skiid and wake boarded on their first try with the aqua buddy….Read more

Great Idea!Read more

Perfect training tool, gets the beginner on top of the water and takes the drag and control problems getting out of the water out of the picture….Read more

…She gets up every time! It's perfect for teaching kids and it's fun too.Read more

25 customers mention functionality, 21 positive, 4 negative

Customers find that the water ski/wakeboard trainer works well, with one customer reporting a 90 percent success rate with their children and another noting it's effective for both children and adults.

Amazing product idea. Works great, giving kids that extra bit of confidence starting out….Read more

Works ok. Smaller kids get pulled off before thru are ready, larger kids sink the front end. I'm a little disappointedRead more

Received as stated and it really works! Helped children get up on skis much easier than free starting.Read more

We really love this thing. It is durable and it has a 90 percent success rate with our kids, nieces and nephews as far as successfully getting them…Read more

9 customers mention value for money, 8 positive, 1 negative

Customers find the water ski/wakeboard trainer to be worth every dollar.

…She was really excited and happy about it which made it totally worth the money!…Read more

…Well worth it and highly recommend it!Read more

…Excellent value.Read more

…Best suited for younger kids over age of 5. Very good price, no problem found with the Rave Aqua Buddy. Will try again for next summer season….Read more

12 customers mention ease of use, 7 positive, 5 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the water ski/wakeboard trainer's ease of use, with some finding it easy to get up on, while others report difficulties.

…The trainer makes it VERY easy to get up on the skis. I recommend it for beginners….Read more

…It was a little challenging to manage on a windy day since you leave it in the lake as the skier skies off but there's nothing that can really be…Read more

…Easy to set up, easy to use and to keep going….Read more

This product does not work for a child. It is too difficult for them to manage in the water, they can not get in it by themselves, nor keep it…Read more

12 customers mention stability, 5 positive, 7 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the water flotation device's stability, with some reporting that it keeps turning sideways, while one customer notes it floats high in the water.

…It is too difficult for them to manage in the water, they can not get in it by themselves, nor keep it straight while attempting to get up on skis…Read more

…old daughter and 11 yr old niece used it last weekend and popped right out of the water….Read more

…However, he also fell. The aqua buddy seemed to tip very easily and just was not a help to any of the kids who tried it….Read more

…The tough deep water start is gone, and now that they are solid on the skiis, they can do the deep water start no problem.Read more


Waterski with 25hp!

5 out of 5 stars

Waterski with 25hp!
My sons and I regularly kneeboard behind our 14’ 25hp fishing boat. They wanted to try waterskiing and wakeboarding. This appeared to be our best chance. It WORKS! My 14 yr old son can get up every try. We will see how long it lasts, but so far I am very impressed. It does what it says it can do.
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  • Erin J. Burke

    5 out of 5 stars

    Makes learning to ski much more enjoyable! Kids love it

    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2019
    Style: WATER,DEVICE

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    My husband and I are slolam ski course skiers. Naturally, when we had our kids we wanted to reach them as soon as possible. The Aqua Buddy helps to bridge a large gap in learning how to water ski- getting up out of the water. We started them at about age 4/5 on the Aqua Buddy on trainer skis without tow rope. Once they mastered that (usually one summer long), we could transition them to using the tow rope on Aqua Buddy. Again, once mastered you can then have them deep-seated start. My daughter has used the Aqua Buddy so much, that when she went to transition to deep-water start, she got up the first time no problem. We always would "drag" them sitting on Aqua Buddy for ten seconds or so, then when we'd hit the gas, tell them to stand up. So, they also got used to the timing of when to brace yourself to be able to pop up. Yes, it's possible for kids to ski without it- after all my husband and I were just thrown into deep water with two wooden skis as kids and just told to get up. But it does make learning much more enjoyable than being dragged behind a boat trying to get up for the twentieth time.
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  • Seth rudolph

    5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Results

    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2024
    Style: WATER,DEVICE

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    I’m in no way connected to this company so my comments are 100% unbiased.

    This product greatly shortens the time it takes to learn how to get up out of the water. It’s amazing that once you get the feeling of surfing, it just happens. Before this product, I couldn’t get out of the water (30+ tries). I got it on the second try with this and never needed it again. The only downside? You have to go chase it down while it floats and you’re pulling someone in the opposite direction – well worth the sacrifice.

    This device/aid will be fantastic for friends who are not on the water much and don’t have time/frustration of not getting out of the water.
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  • CedarTree

    5 out of 5 stars

    Turned Tears to Laughter

    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2012
    Style: WATER,DEVICE

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    My youngest child positively could not get up on skis – after multiple summers of trying. Every attempt ended in tears. We tried everything (and I've successfully taught somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 people to ski), including the standard starter-skis with the strap across the tips to help maintain good spacing. The poor kid was just consistenly beat to a pulp. Finally, last week, we got one of these. WOW – within 3 tries he was up and laughing with delight the whole time! You do have to be a little conscious of body position to get the skis (or board) under you on the seat so you'll be in a good position to stand. My 60-something mother also used it successfully.

    I was a little concerned about durability and whether it would hold its shape under stress – but this thing is not a wimpy pool float, it's really tough and sturdy. It inflated easily with the vacuum.

    This thing is hands down the best watersports training aid we've ever come across – we LOVE the Aqua Buddy! HIGHLY recommended!
    7 people found this helpful

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  • Amazon Customer

    4 out of 5 stars

    Works Great!

    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2018
    Style: WATER,DEVICE

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    I have a boom for the side of my boat for training new skiers. Anyone can get up on the boom. However, transitioning them to the ski rope behind the boat is a big step for most people. They are always disappointed that they can't get up as easily as they can on the boom. That's where the Aqua Buddy comes in. You sit the skier in the seat of the Aqua Buddy, help them with their skies and give them the rope. As long as they keep their knees bent and arms straight, they will get it – it may still take a couple tries. After succeeding 1-2 times on the Aqua Buddy, they have the feel and transition to deep water starts quite easily. this summer we haven't even bothered with the ski boom, just started them from the Aqua Buddy and saved much effort and emotional trauma. We've even been using it for people who know how to ski but haven't done it for a couple years. Note: you'll have to be careful on a busy lake, the skier can drag it out a ways from shore. On a breezy day, it can move quick once the skiers off and on their way.
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  • Sara

    5 out of 5 stars

    My friend skied for the first time in her 30's. Worked immediately

    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2021
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    I bought this for myself, but I should explain I am 5'11 and while I run and bike, I didn't grow up around water or snow and had only tried to ski a couple of times. I got it late in the season and only had the chance to try it twice. While I didn't succeed, my much shorter friend did on both tries! I plan to try again, but decided to go ahead and leave the review based on her experience. She was really excited and happy about it which made it totally worth the money! Would likely have a similar effect and confidence boost for children or other adults who haven't been able to ski.
    One person found this helpful

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  • janaiam

    3 out of 5 stars

    Ski Wakeboard Trainer arrived

    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2013
    Style: WATER,DEVICE

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    Arrived in shape as described. Was surprised it seemed smaller in person but think it still will be usable for teens & smaller adults. Best suited for younger kids over age of 5. Very good price, no problem found with the Rave Aqua Buddy.
    Will try again for next summer season. A+ seller, would feel okay buying from this seller again.

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  • Shanna Gibson

    5 out of 5 stars

    Ski Buddy

    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2024
    Style: WATER,DEVICE

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    Best thing I bought all summer. A six-year-old can ski by himself now! Best summer ever -thank you. It stabilizes and helps keep ski straight. Makes it very easy to get up!!

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  • Retire Early

    5 out of 5 stars

    Waterski with 25hp!

    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
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    My sons and I regularly kneeboard behind our 14’ 25hp fishing boat. They wanted to try waterskiing and wakeboarding. This appeared to be our best chance. It WORKS! My 14 yr old son can get up every try. We will see how long it lasts, but so far I am very impressed. It does what it says it can do.

    Waterski with 25hp!

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    5 out of 5 stars

    Waterski with 25hp!

    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
    Style: WATER,DEVICE

    My sons and I regularly kneeboard behind our 14’ 25hp fishing boat. They wanted to try waterskiing and wakeboarding. This appeared to be our best chance. It WORKS! My 14 yr old son can get up every try. We will see how long it lasts, but so far I am very impressed. It does what it says it can do.

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  • Lindsay
    5 out of 5 stars
    Great product
    Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2025
    Style: WATER,DEVICE

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    Worked great. Helped to get beginners a bit out of the water, making for an easier start. Well made, so it should last.

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  • tanya
    5 out of 5 stars
    This is fabulous!
    Reviewed in Australia on September 16, 2023
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    Love this! Totally suitable for adults. I can easily get up on double and single ski's for the first time in 25 years. Highly recommend!!!!!!!

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  • Ryan Moskovic
    5 out of 5 stars
    Great to help get out of water on two skis
    Reviewed in Canada on July 6, 2020
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    Makes learning easy for my 6 year old. Both kids loved using it.

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  • Javier Gallo
    5 out of 5 stars
    Great product
    Reviewed in Canada on July 25, 2019
    Style: WATER,DEVICE

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    works like a charm!

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  • John Gibbons
    3 out of 5 stars
    I was afraid that it would be cheap but the material is quite good, similar to what is used in the tubes
    Reviewed in Canada on August 30, 2017
    Style: WATER,DEVICE

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    Bought this to help my kids who were having trouble with deep water starts. Both got up first time, it works. If they fell away from the dock you had to pull them into the boat, go back to the Aqua Buddy get them set and start off again. Helps them learn to ski and to be more confident when skiing, doesn't help them learn how to do deep water starts. I was afraid that it would be cheap but the material is quite good, similar to what is used in the tubes. It is overpriced for what it is, if you can get it in the US it is half the price.

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Product Summary: Rave Sports Aqua Buddy Inflatable Water Sports Ski or Wakeboard Trainer

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54″ x 40″ x 18″ (137cm x 102cm x 46cm) inflated · 16″ x 20″ (41cm x 51cm) inflated seat platform · Also great for boats with insufficient power to pull skiers out of the water

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