what speed

brett174 · Newbie Joined: 08 Jan 2005 Posts: 4

hey everyone. i was wondering what speed u should be traveling at while wakeboarding, because at the moment i am not able to land a tantrum and i think its firstly to do with not being able to get the height and then maybe the wrong speed. my boat doesnt have a tower either. any suggestion.

Northseawakeboarder · Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2004 Posts: 32 City: Schagerbrug

The speed depents on your boat, Try different speeds and watch the wake. The best speed is when your wake just starts to get clear, at this speed your boat creates the ideal wake. If you're going to fast, the wake becomes smaller, if you are going to slow it becomes washed, so you won't get a solid pop.
I found that my boat (24ft I/O) creates the ideal wake at 19.5 knots.
Progressive edge, Stand tall, this in combination with a nice wake is the key to get more hight.
Good luck!

wakeboardwillis · Soul Rider Joined: 22 Dec 2004 Posts: 275 City: Clare

Try somewhere around 18-23 mph. The best speed is the one your comfortable with, but make sure the wake isnt washy.

Ctipping · Posted: Jan 23, 2005 10:51 am Post subject:

the tantrum though isn't about a progressive edge or anything like a normal wake jump. the idea is that you carve hard and flatten out just before the top of the wake and it catches you and flips you over. pm me if you need more help.
willis has got the speed thing right though