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1961: A Man Water-Skiing on a Michigan Lake Holding a Rope

1961: A Man Water-Skiing on a Michigan Lake Holding a Rope

  • Year1961
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationMichigan, United States
  • Duration7s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1961 Michigan
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A Man Water-Skiing on a Michigan Lake Holding a Rope — Clip Details

A man glides across a Michigan lake in 1961, water-skiing while gripping a rope attached to a boat. The vintage 8mm footage captures the dynamic motion of the skier cutting through the water, leaving ripples and waves in his wake. Shot during a bright daytime summer day, this authentic home movie showcases a classic recreational sport from the early 1960s. The scene reflects the era's leisure culture, with the skier balancing skillfully on a board, embodying energy, freedom, and outdoor fun. The grainy, nostalgic quality of the film enhances its archival charm, making it ideal for historical, editorial, or retro-themed content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
7s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
68626034

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 2015 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label
xmas,linda communion,,d danielar
Reel-level year note
1961-1962
Reel-level location note
detroit michigan,
Date
1961 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Michigan, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

  • man
  • skating
  • water
  • holding
  • rope
  • board
  • lake
  • waves
  • ripples
  • day
  • sport
  • health
  • fitness
  • moving
  • balancing
  • fast
  • daytime
  • hobby
  • leisure
  • happy
  • vigorous
  • people
  • michigan
  • 1961
  • 1961 water skiing
  • Michigan lake activity
  • vintage 8mm water sports
  • 1960s home movie footage
  • rope water skiing
  • classic water sport
  • 1960s leisure
  • vintage 8mm film
  • summer recreation 1961
  • man water skiing
  • retro water sports
  • archival 1960s footage
  • vintage lake activity
  • 8mm home movie
  • water skiing history
  • old film footage
  • American leisure 1960s
  • vintage outdoor hobby
  • nostalgic water sport
  • 1961 Michigan recreation

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