Synonyms / Other Terms Used
Water Skiing, Water-skiing, Waterski
Category
Sports, Water Sports, Sporting Activities, Activities, Recreation, Tourism
Message / Function
To signify the activity of waterskiing
Source | Description | |
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Aicher & Krampen |
Side view of human figure waterskiing, tow rope, water shown as two bent lines | |
Chile | Side view of human figure waterskiing, tow rope, water shown as wavy line, large wave behind skier | |
1) | SSRS | Side view of human figure waterskiing, tow rope, water shown as two wavy lines, large wave behind skier |
SWISSTRAFFIC | Side view of human figure waterskiing, tow rope, water shown as two wavy lines | |
ÖNORM A 3011 | Side view of human figure waterskiing, tow rope, water shown as two wavy lines | |
Peru MST | Side view of human figure waterskiing, tow rope, water shown as two wavy lines | |
BS 8501:2002 | Side view of human figure waterskiing, tow rope, water shown as two wavy lines | |
Ecuador | Side view of human figure waterskiing, tow rope, water shown as two wavy lines | |
Dutchicon | Side view of human figure waterskiing, tow rope, water shown as wavy line | |
NPS | Side view of human figure waterskiing, tow rope, water shown as wavy line | |
Fiori | Side view of human figure waterskiing, tow rope, water shown as wavy line | |
3) | Erco | Side view of human figure waterskiing, tow rope, water shown as four bent lines |
NZS 8603 | Side view of human figure waterskiing, tow rope, water shown as two wavy lines | |
UKFC | Side view of human figure waterskiing, tow rope, large wave behind skier | |
2) | Unknown | Front view of human figure waterskiing, tow rope, water shown as bent line |
4) | NPS | Side view of human figure waterskiing, water shown as wavy line |
Pacific Bell | Two hands holding tow rope |
Discussion
Side views of a human figure waterskiing, holding the tow rope, plus water shown as wavy lines dominate the variants found.
The results of the Appropriateness Ranking Tests conducted by Gehringer (1976) indicate that leaving away the tow rope as in the old NPS variant is judged as negative. The numbering of the variants marked with 1) to 4) corresponds to the rank order established in this study.
Fiori (2008) examined a map symbol showing a side view of a human figure waterskiing including a tow rope (only available here in low quality) using a Comprehension Test conducted in Brazil. 70 % of the responses were classified as correct. The answers Angling and Windsurfing were found among the wrong interpretations. This probably is due to displaying the waterski parallel to the water line, almost like a flat surface, and the posture of the waterskier.
Recommendation
Based on test results available we recommend the use of a pictogram similar to public information symbol No 64 of ÖNORM A 3011 part 3.
Tests of pictograms of referent Waterskiing
Gehringer, J. (1976): Reihungstest über 18 Begriffe aus dem Sportwesen - Priorität I. Report to the Austrian Standards Institute (ON) dated January 1976, Vienna.
Fiori, S. R. (2008): Mapas para o turismo e a interatividade - proposta teórica e prática. Tese de Doutorado - Depto. de Geografia, FFLCH-USP.
See also
Motor Boating, Jet Skiing, Surfing, Windsurfing, Sailing
Beach, Lawn, Sunbathing Area, Swimming, Diving
Updated 2024-07-13 by Ch.Brugger