08 vlx or 08 x-15

Booth · Newbie Joined: 28 Feb 2009 Posts: 7 City: craig

I need input on the 2 boats I wakeboard 60% and surf 40% I like the interior of x-15 but the styling of vlx What wake is better? Any input would help

Blindside_137 · Posted: Feb 28, 2009 5:46 pm Post subject:

it depends on the wedge IMO, if the vlx has the wedge it makes the surf wake that much better, and can really make the wakeboard wake more rampy.

but even if it didn't have the wedge i'd still get the vlx because i absolutely love them.

can't comment on the surf/wake of the x-15 though

DRAGON88 · Posted: Feb 28, 2009 6:10 pm Post subject:

Booth, personal preference.

Demo and ride behind both, pick the one that suits your needs best.

I think both are a great choice, I love the SV25 hull (VLX) but have never ridden behind an X-15.

Chattwake · Posted: Mar 01, 2009 7:34 am Post subject:

I've ridden behind both. I've owned an 07 VLX. I'd go with the VLX hands down. Both the wake and surf wave are better behind the VLX. Just get one with the power wedge and hope you have a reliable dealer for warranty work.

That being said, demo both, because your tastes may be different than mine.

hco · Posted: Mar 01, 2009 5:18 pm Post subject:

I am a huge fan of the x15 personally, love the styling of it and by adding a bit more weight it can have a really awesome surf wake, and the wakeboarding wake is fine stock for me, and by adding a little bit more weight you can really start to boot.

Suprahunter · Soul Rider Joined: 28 Apr 2008 Posts: 486 City: Lowell

Ask the same question on MC team forum and see what happens.

TP83 · Addict Joined: 31 May 2006 Posts: 739 City: Woodside

Suprahunter, this isn't a malibu forum either though.

Sandbagger · Outlaw Joined: 10 Jun 2008 Posts: 154

Drive both and decide.

My experience is the VLX will have a superior wake for boarding over the X15 (stock, not talking after market weighting). The VLX will also handle and perform better. The VLX if equiped with the wedge and probably even if not will have a superior surf wake.

My buddy has an 07 xstar and we could not surf behind it without holding onto the rope, VLX kicks some ass, especially properly weighted for surfing. But of course you will hear people chime in about adding weight, and that is true, you can improve an inferior wake by adding weight, but I am strictly speaking stock to stock.

But like I said, go test drive them. Once you have test driven a Malibu and MC you will find it an easy choice.

hco · Posted: Mar 12, 2009 3:51 pm Post subject:

Sand- are you sure you had your ballast filled on the xstar stock when you tried to surf the wake? The stock wake on the xstar is not the greatest for surfing but it is definitely surfable.

Sandbagger · Outlaw Joined: 10 Jun 2008 Posts: 154

Not only were ballasts full but we had 12 people on the boat many sitting in the rear to one side. Although I must admit I mostly board and rarely surf. I will also admit that the xstar does make a great boarding wake.

hco · Posted: Mar 12, 2009 4:11 pm Post subject:

I hate to say it but I have a feeling that it is either a user error or a boat defect, were you surfing regular or the dark side?

Sandbagger · Outlaw Joined: 10 Jun 2008 Posts: 154

I tried surfing both sides of the wake, could have been some user error though for sure, lol.

Suprahunter · Soul Rider Joined: 28 Apr 2008 Posts: 486 City: Lowell

hco · Posted: Mar 13, 2009 7:40 am Post subject:

Yeah, but we also have to remember that alot of mastercraft owners buy them for the prestige and the name (not to mention a price tag that says 'i make more than you do'), as opposed to the portion of mastercraft owners who actually just prefer mastercrafts in terms of wake, performance, handling, etc...

Suprahunter · Soul Rider Joined: 28 Apr 2008 Posts: 486 City: Lowell

There seems to be an attitude that starts with the marketing dept then the dealers
and finally the owners. I like the boats just can't deal with the Arrogants associated
with them. It makes me not want to buy one no matter how good they are?

m_lesney · Soul Rider Joined: 22 Feb 2008 Posts: 358 City: Austin

Booth,
have you looked at the supras? mine throws a sick surf weight with factory ballast and a nice wake!
I also like the vlx not that impressed with the mc FOR THE PRICE I dont want to get hated on but just recently got my boat and looked and demo'd everything out there and Suprahunter, has got a point
either way u go two great boats! but weigh all options

Sandbagger · Outlaw Joined: 10 Jun 2008 Posts: 154

Hey Suprahunter, I thought you ended up buying an MC. What did you end up getting?

Anyway, I agree with everything said but its pretty simple, the VLX will be better for surfing stock. The wake will probably be better and at least comparable to the MC for wakeboarding stock.

The reason I say that after test driving the choice will be easy is that the VLX will outperform MC in handling and performance. The proof is out there, go to a Malibu dealer and let them know you are considering an MC and they will most likely tell you to test drive one and then come back for a test drive in a Malibu. Go to an MC dealer and tell them you are looking at Malibu and they will put down the Malibu brand and discourage a test drive. Thats because both dealers know which brand offers overall the best experience in a wakeoard boat.

Test drive them and let us know what you think.

Suprahunter · Soul Rider Joined: 28 Apr 2008 Posts: 486 City: Lowell