Riddle#8 Waterski

I was recently inspired by Catherine Johnson’s poem, and wanted to accompany hers with this one.
Water skiing
by Catherine Johnson

splutter
pull
thighs
hard
spray
engine
rev
up
this
time

Lock those elbows!

Ride
upright
when you ski;
bended knees: elbows
rigid, pulling tight, grabbing quick!
Swish through waves, sway, drag, wake-create a flash, glint of gold!