Rope length

CenturionDad · Soul Rider Joined: 28 Oct 2003 Posts: 277 City: So Cal

This occurred to me as I was reading the 'Ropes' topic.
What length rope do you ride at? What are the pro's riding at? I put my 8 yr old at 55', I ride at 75'. My 16 yr old learns tricks at 50' then pulls them at 75'. Does anyone ride longer than 75'?

Thanks!

liquidforce519 · Soul Rider Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 447

the brian grubb ropeis in the mail,its 80 but i might take a few feet off though now i ride at like 77 feet.

wesgardner · Posted: Dec 09, 2003 5:52 pm Post subject:

Hey All,

I think we're riding up pretty close (55' ±?) 'cause that's where our wake is best. Once I get the ballast arranged and speed adjusted I'll re-assess our riding length ( Oh, ya, I need to get comfy w/ my new board as well)

Wes

CenturionDad · Soul Rider Joined: 28 Oct 2003 Posts: 277 City: So Cal

wesgardner, It's a lot easier to ride at the shorter length, unless you have problems dealing with the wake being right there. It was a bit of an eye opener when I rode that short, just behind where the wake crosses. Try 70' and let me know what you think!

wesgardner · Posted: Dec 09, 2003 6:07 pm Post subject:

HeyCenturionDad,

Yeah, I went out with a guy who was ALOT better than me and that was his recommendation - unfortunately it was near the end of the season so I didn't get too much riding time...the good news is my kids tell me they'll put up with me for another season sooooo....

I'll mess with the water weight this spring and see what's up - then out of frustration I'll sell the Bayliner and get a real wake boat - Ha!

Wes

Brandon Lee · Addict Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 532 City: Atlanta

I ride 80 to 85 ft.

scott a · Ladies Man Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 9810

i usually ride at 75 feet, 70 behind malibus.

somepunk22 · Addict Joined: 31 Jul 2003 Posts: 898 City: Minnesota

I usually ride at 80' and between 24-17 mph depending on the boat.