The Best Crashes From This Week's Pond Skims

Honorable mention to the first crash, as well. Water hurts on your skin even though it is "just" water.

I have not personally gotten hurt from a pond skim, but when I lived in Hawai'i there was a massive high dive at the local University. Even though it was the go-to activity for a couple months with my friends, I learned pretty quick that when water is still, and you're coming at it with a high speed, it leaves a mark. 

So, respect to the skimmers. 

Solitude, also in Utah, released a video purely to celebrate the best crash.

"You asked for a jump, and we added a jump. Your 23/24 Solitude Pond Skim Beach Party best crash." Watch below. 

Even though it's just water, it still looked painful. Anytime there's a yardsail (this counts, I think, because his ski came off) you have to imagine there was some sort of bruise the next day.

Crash reels are, perhaps, as much of a tradition as pond skims themselves. 

There are plenty more pond skims happening this season before resorts close until next winter. So, here's to hoping everyone who participates gets a good skim. And, if they don't, here's to hoping someone gets it on video.