Wakeboard speed and rope length

[mdskier]

I have teenagers trying to learn to do an invert. Great video tdjaster, thanks.

I think we have the speed and rope length down but am wondering about weighting the boat. I have a '99 Maristar. Will it help to use Fat Sacks? Are they needed for beginners? Just not sure if the boat on it's own makes a good enough wake.

[ccrydr]

AZX9 - I have similar questions
Im behind a 2003 x9....i have got 650lbs ballast in the back....factory installed ballast in teh locker (not sure the weight). May or may not have people in teh boat. I have been riding only for a couple years and cant get across Wake to wake.. I am currently at 19mph at about 50'. Thats the shortest my rope will go....the issue i think i have is im 245lbs (at 6'5") So am i right in thinking if im at 50ft i should increase my speed a bit to 20-21 and it will help...im close, im consistently landing on top of the wake but can seem to get across.

[LYNRDSKYNRD]

crydr i'd skip to 22mph with your build also watch some good videos to make sure your technique is solid.

[tdjaster]

Originally Posted by ccrydr

AZX9 - I have similar questions
Im behind a 2003 x9....i have got 650lbs ballast in the back....factory installed ballast in teh locker (not sure the weight). May or may not have people in teh boat. I have been riding only for a couple years and cant get across Wake to wake.. I am currently at 19mph at about 50'. Thats the shortest my rope will go....the issue i think i have is im 245lbs (at 6'5") So am i right in thinking if im at 50ft i should increase my speed a bit to 20-21 and it will help...im close, im consistently landing on top of the wake but can seem to get across.

Size, speed, ballast, rope length mean nothing without correct technique. Wake jumps are all about digging in to create line tension.

[Quinten]

My rope is 70 ft at 33 km/h or 20.5 mp/h, with a 2012 X2 stock ballast full, pilot and co pilot in the boat.

[ccrydr]

So i made it across the wake this weekend behind my X9....55 ft, going 22mph, 650 ballast (replaced factory with this), center locker full and a couple of folks along with the driver. Thanks for the tips on the speed and a bit more aggressive edge.