boat speed....

zwhoz · Newbie Joined: 09 Aug 2004 Posts: 2 City: Naperville

how fast should the boat be going when ur riding....it seems to be doing good at around 18-20, i can w2w at that speed but will i need to be going faster when i start to try harder tricks?

BurkeViper · Posted: Aug 09, 2004 1:10 pm Post subject:

zwhoz, personal preference. I ride with a girl who weighs about 100lbs even and 18 is fast for her, I also ride with a guy who used to be a body builder who rides at 23...So whatever you like is fine

colefooter · Posted: Aug 09, 2004 4:28 pm Post subject:

20 or so should be fine if you can clear the wake and such, maybe a little faster, but it depends on the rider, and the boat

aloharodeo · Posted: Aug 09, 2004 6:18 pm Post subject:

Like it's been said, it depends on the boat and the rider. Average for beginners is 18-20, once you get the hang of it average is 20-23. I've rode at 26 before, just 'cause the wake didn't get good until that speed.