http://wake9.com/community/ This is a site devoted to wakesurfing, teaching wakesurfing, and wakesurfing as a lifestyle. Find out how to wakesurf here. en Fri, 18 May 2012 12:35:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://wake9.com/community/images/misc/rss.png http://wake9.com/community/ http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?613-Wakesurfing-Prego&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 05:36:41 GMT My wifes doctor told her she can but to be careful. Just wondering if anyone else either has or knows someone who has? We have a fresh air exhaust... My wifes doctor told her she can but to be careful. Just wondering if anyone else either has or knows someone who has? We have a fresh air exhaust system so I'm not worried about the CO. She's 4 months. ]]> General Discussion Tallguy http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?613-Wakesurfing-Prego http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?612-Is-this-still-on&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 16:27:27 GMT Just wondering if this is still going to happen. I know they searching for the fire fighter out there at Camp Far West. If so, can we watch from... Just wondering if this is still going to happen. I know they searching for the fire fighter out there at Camp Far West. If so, can we watch from shore or should we bring our boat? ]]> 2012 West Coast Wakesurf Open ECVCHAMP http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?612-Is-this-still-on http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?611-Factor-or-other-board&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 01:19:50 GMT I have been pouring over all the threads as summer has been approaching and thought it would probably be a good idea if I specifically asked about my... I have been pouring over all the threads as summer has been approaching and thought it would probably be a good idea if I specifically asked about my situation. We have an '09 Tige Z1 (no ballast tanks) and got some fat sacs this past summer (400# in rear we are surfing on and one in the front under the seats that we fill as much as possible (? 200-250#??). We typically ride with just our family of 4 (I am 6' & 175#, my wife is 5'4" & 135#, my 15 year old son is about 5'10" & 150# - and growing, and my 13 year old son is 5'6" & 140 - also growing). When we got the boat, we got a 5'6" Broadcast from our dealer. It's been fun and we've all been able to go wireless - for varying amounts of time. I am interested in picking up another board and was originally thinking about getting the Mucas. One of my sons mentioned that we should maybe get a skim style board instead. After reading through some posts I am now leaning toward the Victoria Factor (large) since it's skim, Ragboy mentioned they enjoyed the board, and is on the cheaper end. We use the boat in New Hampshire and do not really have the opportunity to demo a board (bummer). Do you think this would be a good board to step up into? Since we've only used the Broadcast, will this be an entirely different feel to surfing? Do you think the Factor (vs. the Factor PCX) would work well? Any other recommendations or info that I can supply? I would love to hear your thoughts. ]]> Ask The Boardologist NH Tige http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?611-Factor-or-other-board http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?610-Sitchblade-wake-enhancement-opinions&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 01:52:55 GMT Ok all. I saw this on the internet and thought that this would be the place to ask. http://switchbladewake.com/ Any experience good or bad on... Ok all. I saw this on the internet and thought that this would be the place to ask. http://switchbladewake.com/

Any experience good or bad on this thing. I know it's kind of like other "wedges" out there but I always wondered on the theory of this. If the goal is to push the boat down into the water to create the wake, something like this might pull the boat down. Plus it pivots on multiple axis rather than just one. They claim it's equal to 1200#'s of ballast. I was thinking one of these (different design) on each side so you could just engage one side would be interesting???

Thoughts???

Fred ]]> Ask The Wakeologist Sikk450 http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?610-Sitchblade-wake-enhancement-opinions http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?609-Wakesurfers-in-San-Diego-County-Come-out-with-us-!&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 15:53:43 GMT We are a group of dedicated wakesurfers, generally on the water 15 hours a week. http://www.surfthirty.com/index.html We mostly surf San... We are a group of dedicated wakesurfers, generally on the water 15 hours a week.
http://www.surfthirty.com/index.html

We mostly surf San Diego Bay, but also regularly get out on Mission Bay, Carlsbad Lagoon, & El Capitan.

If you would like to join us Thursday, Saturday or Sunday mornings, send an email to info@surfthirty.com. Include your name, cell number, experience level. Beginners are welcome. (We have taught 395 people to surf since 2010)

We also regularly surf Lake Perris (near Temecula) ]]> General Discussion Marco Thompson http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?609-Wakesurfers-in-San-Diego-County-Come-out-with-us-! http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?608-Another-quot-what-board-quot-thread&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 23:47:22 GMT Im 6'8" 260 newbie. In fact, my whole crew is new to surfing. I have a 5'6" hyperlite broadcast which the lighter members 160-190 can easily go wireless however the heavier members of my group have a hard time staying in. I can't say whether it's weight, technique or whatever. Honestly we learned from your YouTube videos on how to get up etc, but we fall back and over the top of the wave a lot. The boat is an 02 Calabria V-drive with a stock 750 lbs ballast and an additional 750 in the locker. The wake plate is manual so I have just left it at near flat which is how it was when I got the boat. I am intending on playing with that a bit since our wave looks a lot shorter in length than yours. Anyways, what recommendations would you guys have for a self admitted newb that is in his first season owning an inboard boat and already is addicted to surfing? Thanks! ]]> Ask The Boardologist Tallguy http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?608-Another-quot-what-board-quot-thread http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?606-Mywake-Wakesurfing-Class&goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 05:01:29 GMT I just registered for the My Wake challenge!

One issue, I couldn't find the "Masters male 30 and up" class to select, so I selected "Amateur Skim Male".

Will you be adding the Masters class?

Thanks, Jeff ]]> 2012 MyWake Support Forum MeachDog http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?606-Mywake-Wakesurfing-Class http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?605-Neptune-wakesurf-board&goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 01:58:50 GMT has anyone ridden one? I found one for a deal but don't want to buy it if its no good. says its hand shaped by Brent Hudson... ]]> Ask The Boardologist Ben Holloway http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?605-Neptune-wakesurf-board http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?604-08-MC-X-45-for-wakesurfing&goto=newpost Thu, 03 May 2012 22:38:50 GMT So I have a 2008 X-45.

It has stock ballast of 1000#'s (700 in back and 300 in the locker). I had added 520# under the front seats and 2 400#'s in the rear lockers on both sides of the engine.

I want to upgrade the rear bags to max out my ballast. I'm thinking of putting the 1100# bags back there but they will probably only fill to 800 due to space. I can also probably put the 400's under the side seats. So bags won't be an option.

My questions are:

How much is too much? What is the consensus on ballasting +3500# vs. the displacement of the boat?

and

Has anybody done anything with trim tabs? In my head it seams you could keep some water on the opposite side of the surfer and with trim tabs be able to drive that extra weight down into the water.

Has anybody tried ballasting everything and used trim tabs to get the list they need?

Fred ]]> Ask The Wakeologist Sikk450 http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?604-08-MC-X-45-for-wakesurfing http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?603-new-board-help&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:20:48 GMT Hi
I need help for choosing a board to buy.
I'm looking for a board that can do tricks. I'm light weight and I thought of getting a skim board like the inland surfer ooze or the KF pro model.
I wanted to see what you guys have in mind. thanks! ]]> Ask The Boardologist azrilisten http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?603-new-board-help http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?602-a-Pic-from-last-fall&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:56:04 GMT Here's a pic with whole family in Wake9 shirts.




3 in tshirts & board by jborton58, on Flickr ]]> Going Wireless Jbort http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?602-a-Pic-from-last-fall http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?601-Tige-or-Enzo&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:54:30 GMT I'm looking to get a competition level wake and am looking at Tige and Centurion Enzo. Qualities that I am looking for are competion surf wake (will do what it takes to customize to get it, any setup advice would be great), great ride when not surfing, good wakeboard wake, quality boat. I know its kind of a lot of criteria but if i'm spending all of that money I would like to get a quality boat. I have been reading a lot about the RZ2 and Z3 but the Z3 is quite a bit more expensive. Also I hear a lot about the Enzo 230's. Any advice would be great and any custom setup advice for the boat would be great too. Thanks again and keep up the great work! ]]> Ask The Wakeologist WAKEMASTER103 http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?601-Tige-or-Enzo http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?600-First-Timers-Looking-For-A-Board(s)&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:14:06 GMT I've never wake surfed but am looking to get into it this year. I'm 5'10" and will ride at 180lbs or so. Another rider is 6 ft 190. We might have some other smaller riders (wife is 5'4" 125 or so) but at this point I don't anticipate her taking a lot of turns.

Style wise I'm thinking a surf style is going to be more of what we are after right now. I'm not opposed to the idea of a skim style and might buy both if I can find the right deal.

The main places I've been looking are the-house, evo and towanza. I've looked at Inland surfer and phase 5 mostly. I'm open though. I want something that is good quality that we won't outgrow quickly. I did notice the Ashley Kidd Pro Model from XXX that looked interesting today as well though. I'd be open to any good brand since I know virtually nothing. I don't want to go with a wakeboard brand board though.

Budget wise, I'd say around 6-700 for a single board would be where I'm comfortable at. Thats the top end though - I'd prefer something less but I realize it gets harder to find good stuff at the lower price points. Any advice? ]]> Ask The Boardologist brand1m http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?600-First-Timers-Looking-For-A-Board(s) http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?590-Need-help-choosing-a-board&goto=newpost Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:17:15 GMT Hey guys, I need help deciding which board to get. This will be my second year surfing and I am looking to get into some spin tricks and airs. I was... Hey guys,
I need help deciding which board to get. This will be my second year surfing and I am looking to get into some spin tricks and airs. I was wondering what board you guys would recommend for me. I am 6'0" and 140 lbs. I was looking at the Inland Surfer Sweet Spot Pro. I am moving up from the Inland Surfer Red Rocket (it is too long and feels way too wide). Any input would be great! ]]> Ask The Boardologist Nick Ward http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?590-Need-help-choosing-a-board http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?589-RZ4-to-Z3&goto=newpost Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:26:51 GMT Anyone made the switch from the RZ4 to Z3. I am considering replacing my 2008 RZ4. Primary use is surfing. I currently have 900lbs hard ballast. ... Anyone made the switch from the RZ4 to Z3. I am considering replacing my 2008 RZ4. Primary use is surfing. I currently have 900lbs hard ballast. Thanks. ]]> Ask The Technologist okoboji http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?589-RZ4-to-Z3 http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?587-Z3&goto=newpost Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:39:16 GMT I picked up my new Z3 yesterday! I only had a couple of hours on the lake with it before I had to head home. I felt like I was struggling to get it... I picked up my new Z3 yesterday! I only had a couple of hours on the lake with it before I had to head home. I felt like I was struggling to get it dialed in. Couldn't get the push I was expecting... 5 people in the boat... I have pro ballast.I tried setting it up at 8 ]]> Ask The Wakeologist TexAlamo http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?587-Z3 http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?583-Best-weighting-and-prop-for-RZ4&goto=newpost Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:22:32 GMT I know I have seen a youtube of Ragboy reporting on weighting a RZ4, but I can't seem to find it now. My dealer is installing custom rear sacs for me from Wavemakers (he had a prior relationship with them). Up front, I have the stock proballast sacs (400 lb x2). I'm usually out with 5-10 people in the boat.

So, what is the best weighting or should I be looking for specific angle of list? How should I weight the front - weight and both sides or only surf side?

I have the 450 hp engine (2011 model) and haven't noticed any cavitation. Would changing the prop help my wave any?

Thanks in advance for the help. ]]> Ask The Wakeologist MaineSurfer http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?583-Best-weighting-and-prop-for-RZ4 http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?582-surf-vs-skim-riding&goto=newpost Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:19:16 GMT Hey so if I usually surf skim style boards, how awkward will it b to start riding surf all the time. Is the riding style complex or completely... Hey so if I usually surf skim style boards, how awkward will it b to start riding surf all the time. Is the riding style complex or completely different? Or I'd it somewhat similar? ]]> General Discussion cocoloco16 http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?582-surf-vs-skim-riding http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?580-Registration-Questions-and-help&goto=newpost Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:02:00 GMT Feel free to ask any questions regarding registration, costs, etc. Feel free to ask any questions regarding registration, costs, etc. ]]> 2012 West Coast Wakesurf Open ragboy http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?580-Registration-Questions-and-help http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?579-Ballast-Help-2008-RZ4&goto=newpost Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:32:58 GMT Good morning. I have 2008 RZ4 with the factory 900lbs ballast. What is the proper ballast TAPS set-up? I am also considering purchasing the... Good morning. I have 2008 RZ4 with the factory 900lbs ballast. What is the proper ballast TAPS set-up? I am also considering purchasing the PiggyBack Rear System from WakerMakers, have you had any feedback on the PiggyBack System? THank you inadvance for your help. ]]> Ask The Technologist okoboji http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?579-Ballast-Help-2008-RZ4 http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?578-2011-lsv-dialing&goto=newpost Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:12:21 GMT Hi i'm about to dial in my 11 lsv and I'm wondering if this will fit/work well..

we bought it with gravity III ballast, 400 on the 2 rear sacs then 750 in the center.
Recently I just got another 750 lb bag and I'm wondering if I can fit the 750 sac where the 400 is
and if i can just move the 400 under the side seats on the surf side ]]> Ask The Wakeologist jakex14 http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?578-2011-lsv-dialing http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?577-Tige-Z3-versus-RZ2-surf-wake&goto=newpost Tue, 13 Mar 2012 03:03:15 GMT Anyone have experience with the Z3 wake? Considering swapping the 24ve for either rz2 or z3. Thanks for any feedback! Anyone have experience with the Z3 wake? Considering swapping the 24ve for either rz2 or z3. Thanks for any feedback! ]]> Ask The Wakeologist Cehudson http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?577-Tige-Z3-versus-RZ2-surf-wake http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?570-2009-Tige-Rz2-Surf-wake-set-up-HELP!!!&goto=newpost Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:54:15 GMT Ragboy, I recently purchased a 2009 Rz2 with stock ballast. We are all beginners and all we want to do is ride the wave. Please help with... Ragboy,

I recently purchased a 2009 Rz2 with stock ballast. We are all beginners and all we want to do is ride the wave. Please help with ballast product/ purchase location recommendation, ideal TAPS setting, ideal speed. We all ride portside. Can you recommend a beginner long board that is perfect for just riding the wave without the rope? Thanks and love the site.

BOAT
Lubbock, TX ]]> Ask The Wakeologist BOATMONKEY http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?570-2009-Tige-Rz2-Surf-wake-set-up-HELP!!! http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?568-different-wakes&goto=newpost Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:37:30 GMT So I was wondering out there, I ride behind a 2011 m So I was wondering out there, I ride behind a 2011 m ]]> Ask The Wakeologist cocoloco16 http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?568-different-wakes http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?563-Thanks-for-the-good-info-that-lead-to-my-RZ2-purchase&goto=newpost Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:43:17 GMT I just wanted to post a big THANK YOU for posting all the videos and info about setting up an awesome surf wake. I have been saving, scratching and... I just wanted to post a big THANK YOU for posting all the videos and info about setting up an awesome surf wake. I have been saving, scratching and cleaning up my credit for 6 years to buy a wakeboard boat. I Recently started surfing behind a friends X-2 and realized it was all about the surfing, just not behind an X2. So after looking at various boats and spending lots of time on the lake watching boats cruise by with a surf wake I was completely confused. Then I watched the videos and read through the forums on your site where I learned what made a good wake and how the RZ2 was the right boat for me. I picked up my new 2011 RZ2 today that was a low hour dealer demo. We took her out on the lake today and with the stock ballast (900 total) it threw a respectable long clean surf wake on both sides with the front 400 filled up, rear 250, 11.4 MPH and taps at 3-5. We also only had three people on board. The dealer in Austin Tx is going to upgrade the ballast to split the front 400/400, add an extra 550 on each side to the rear all tucked away nicely, adding pumps, plumbing and integrated into the touch screen for $1500.00. With plenty of room left for even more ballast.

Thanks again for the info and helping me decide on the Tige RZ2.

Chris Day
Austin TX ]]> General Discussion cday76 http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?563-Thanks-for-the-good-info-that-lead-to-my-RZ2-purchase http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?562-about-walker-project&goto=newpost Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:18:09 GMT hey im a big dude 6 ft 5 340lbs i surf..... i have a 2011 xstar just looking for some info on perfect speed for my size.. and also looking into a... hey im a big dude 6 ft 5 340lbs i surf..... i have a 2011 xstar just looking for some info on perfect speed for my size.. and also looking into a bazooka surf board.. but their website has no direction or contact! im open for advice ]]> Ask The Boardologist unclebunny http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?562-about-walker-project http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?561-Sky-Supreme-v220-advice-needed-please&goto=newpost Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:41:45 GMT Just picked up a used Sky Supreme V220, any advice on how to weight it for the best surf wake? The boat has 2 x 300lbs factory tanks in the rear. ... Just picked up a used Sky Supreme V220, any advice on how to weight it for the best surf wake? The boat has 2 x 300lbs factory tanks in the rear.

Anyone with any experience with this boat, or suggestions on where to start?

Thanks in advance, new here and to the wake surfing sport. Great site and info. ]]> Ask The Wakeologist jayrob1989 http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?561-Sky-Supreme-v220-advice-needed-please http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?560-Does-tige-s-prop-spin-direction-favor-goofie-or-regular-surfers&goto=newpost Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:43:09 GMT I have always had a better wake on the goofie side of my 24ve. I thought it was simply because i took the time to weigh it properly but wonder if... I have always had a better wake on the goofie side of my 24ve. I thought it was simply because i took the time to weigh it properly but wonder if Tige's prop direction favors thegoofie surfer. I am thinking of ordering a new Tige and am wondering if they have a RH prop option like centurion, or does it come that way. Any help appreciated. ]]> Ask The Wakeologist Cehudson http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?560-Does-tige-s-prop-spin-direction-favor-goofie-or-regular-surfers http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?559&goto=newpost Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:44:22 GMT Hey wake9 my name is gavin gorecki. i was recently sponsored by soulcraft boarding and i hear from him that u guys and jeff are good friends, and i... Hey wake9 my name is gavin gorecki. i was recently sponsored by soulcraft boarding and i hear from him that u guys and jeff are good friends, and i was wondering in terms of promotional and advertising purposes, if you could link my youtube channel to yours as a featured channel. This would help a lot. could you do something like this for me? my youtube channel name is speedymcquicksta ]]> General Discussion cocoloco16 http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?559 http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?558-2010-Axis-22a&goto=newpost Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:39:13 GMT I'm looking at buying a 2010 Axis 22a. What has been anyone's experience with how these boats surf? Specifically on the starboard side... Has anyone surfed this boat? Would love to know the reviews before I make my descision. Thanks ]]> Ask The Technologist deckerdawg http://wake9.com/community/showthread.php?558-2010-Axis-22a