What is Cable
skiing?
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.
For beginners, the 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.
Rates
Weekends
SGD$65/pax - (Affiliated Members or Groups of more than 10)
SGD$75/pax - (Public)
All prices inclusive of :-
- 2 Way Ferry (Sin-Btm-Sin)
- Land Transfers
- 1 Full Day Admission To Cable-Ski Park
- Packet Lunch (Fried Rice, Noodles etc)
- Usage of all house skiing equipments
- Coaching by in house instructors
General
Information
The Cable-Ski Park is open everyday from 0900 hrs Batam Time (1 hr
behind Singapore Time) and closes at sunset. It is located in
Waterfront City Resort, South of Batam. From Singapore Harbourfront
Centre, it's a cool 50 minutes ferry ride direct to Waterfront City
Ferry Terminal.
Upon arrival, after a swift clearance at the immigration,
complimentary shuttle bus transfers between the terminal and the
cable-ski park will be provided. (mere 2 minutes bus ride)
The Cable Park provides house wakeboards, kneeboards, disc-skis,
double & slalom skis.
Life vests is mandatory and will be provided.
If you're bringing your own wakeboards, just may carry it on to the
ferry, provided if you don't put it in a board bag. Otherwise,
it'll be regarded as a bulky luggage, and check in is
required.
Currency
The currency for Indonesia is the Rupiahs (RP). There's no need to
change into the currency as Singapore Dollar (SGD) is accepted
everywhere in Batam.
