boat speed

mikeeb · Newbie Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Posts: 10 City: mason neck

What speed does everyone ride at, I have had a hard time finding a speed to jump at, but it doesnt help i ride behind a grady white that has a huge wake behind it

Enzoborder230 · Posted: Apr 12, 2005 4:51 pm Post subject:

i ride at 24, with 65 ft rope

cwaker4 · Soul Rider Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 465 City: Gilroy

the norm speed is about 22-24. i ride at about 22.

Scott M · Criminal Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 75 City: Acton, ME

18-22

nickdakoolkat · Posted: Apr 13, 2005 11:15 am Post subject:

I'm a litttle heavy (195) and i ride at like 24

mikeeb · Newbie Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Posts: 10 City: mason neck

Yea I usually go at about 24, but I also do this beacause I ride behind a big boat and the wake is huge, at higher sppeds the wake gets a little smaller

ben8473 · Criminal Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 86

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

I ride at 22mph but for a beginner I'd suggest 20mph or less. From there adjust the rope length to find the best spot in the wake. This ranges 10-15 feet depending on what boat I'm on.

AndyDeeJay · Outlaw Joined: 20 Jul 2004 Posts: 239 City: Belfast

I feel most comfortable at 22MPH. I'm 220 pounds and approaching 34.

89 skier · Addict Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Posts: 729 City: Dallas

I used to ride at 22+mph but now I ride at 20mph. It feels much more comfortable, the falls hurt a lot less, and I catch less edges on jumps that are a little off.

Tmac1 · Posted: Apr 20, 2005 8:59 am Post subject:

it depends on the wake...slower can equal washed out -- faster can equal less ramp/smaller wake

on my i/o it was 2400 rpms

I have a new Malibu V ride coming and I guess I am going to find out....

The_Vandall18 · Newbie Joined: 18 Apr 2005 Posts: 22 City: Gallatin

I have a Tige 21V and i got about 25-26 with 75ft rope but it all depends on what your doing and you riding level

roundbaywakeboard · Posted: Apr 23, 2005 9:13 pm Post subject:

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