Weighting a VLX for a vert wake...

Josh R · Posted: Apr 16, 2003 2:56 am Post subject: Weighting a VLX for a vert wake...

Ok, I know there are a few posts floating around on this topic. I've searched for a few.

I'd like to start a new topic, hopefully with some comprehensive information that can help a lot of people out.

Do you guys have any advice on how to weight a 2003 Wakesetter VLX (without wedge), so it produces a nice SOLID, VERT wake? (I know the 'setter naturally has a very rampy wake, btw, gotta make the best out of the situation though)

How do different configurations effect the wake, ie. solidity or width?

For anyone with a VLX, would any of you be able to post a pic of the wake WITH details on the weight config. at the time?

We're really interested in how to weigh one so it creates as vert a wake possible, but also want it to plane out eventually...

Any other general tips?

Any help from you guys is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks a lot in advance. Wink

jvanick · Posted: Apr 16, 2003 4:27 am Post subject:

I personally like the rampy wake, but... I've heard that when you use the wedge with weight, you get a more vert wake. (I don't have the wedge, so I can't speak from experience.)

-J

forwaken · Addict Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 635 City: Turlock, CA

I can get pics for you this weekend but someone will probably post by then. I am taking my 03' out to Don Pedro all weekend. I have no extra weight at the present time but I can give you a basis (MLS and wedge and about 7-9 people). It won't be for another week though.

criminally_minded · Posted: Apr 16, 2003 5:01 am Post subject:

Josh - I'll just start out by saying that I don't have any useful information for you, and I apologise in advance for 'jacking' your thread, but I saw this post and it got me thinking.

Joshs idea is great, a discussion on the perfect way to weight a specific boat. But there is one problem, this information will soon be lost in the murky depths of the forums, never to be seen again. Noobs will always be asking these same questions, and they will be re-hashed over and over. Joshs post made me think about a local boardshop owner here in Tasmania who was going to put together a detailed file on local boats and how they were weighted, so that anyone who purchased a similar boat could have instant access to the perfect weighting system (This never happened).

What would be great is if the powers that be at Wakeboarder.com could somehow tabulate the information from the posters here, and have a section (accessed from the main page, not the forums) where a new boat owner (be it a 2003 X-Star or a 1990 bayliner) could see what has and hasn't worked for people with the same boat. This way Wakeboarder.com would have yet another great feature, using information from users who have hands on experience with these boats, the information would be instantly accessable (instead of posting 'How do I weight this boat' and waiting days for a response), and it wouldn't be lost into the sands of time once you got an answer.

Just a though.

Carry on, Josh, and sorry again. Very Happy

RYDOG · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 163 City: NOR CAL

criminally_minded · Posted: Apr 16, 2003 5:13 am Post subject:

Nevermind. Tired. Bored. Ignored. 90210.

BIGMAC · Posted: Apr 16, 2003 8:33 am Post subject:

I think the more weight you put towards the back = more vert. and more weight towards the front = rampy.

Ralph · Posted: Apr 16, 2003 11:10 am Post subject:

Awesome idea CM, email Pat.

RYDOG · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 163 City: NOR CAL

I have to agree with bigmac. the more you put in the back, the steeper the wake gets. However, when you do that without putting weight up front, the boat will not drive as well and you will get a lot of bow rise.

Ryan_m · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 653 City: glen ellyn

criminal, there is a site for that, not sure if it is up and running, but kelly i believe it was from the old forums bought the adress and everything for it already... ill post the link if i can rember it.

Jeff · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 678 City: Long Island

showyourwake.com ? i think thats it is it running yet?