Speed

rx1 · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 1

Is there a speed that i should be wakeboarding at ? I set my pass at 19mph.

wesgardner · Posted: Aug 16, 2004 6:30 am Post subject:

Hey rx1,

You're right in there...you'll need to get out there and experiment with rope length and exactly where and at what speed your wake "cleans up". For me, it's at about 1950 rpm (my speedo is worthless and I haven't got a PP yet) so I basically operate from an "engine sound" point of view and can get the wake to be fairly consistant - number of people on board, ballast, etc. will also affect at what speed you need to run - oh yeah, your level of experience (please don't take that offensively) plays into all this as well - if you're learning new surface stuff, go slower...

I think the bottom line is just go out and play with it a bit...

Wes

DJew Jake · Posted: Aug 16, 2004 10:43 am Post subject:

Speed is mostley is to get your rope length to have a clean wake however i found with progression ppl ride faster because it seems easier to throw inverts.

640Pressman · Addict Joined: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 753

If Your a big guy I can tell You that it is better to ride a little faster (23-24MPH)
It's much less work at a higher speed.

aloharodeo · Posted: Aug 16, 2004 9:00 pm Post subject:

depends on a lot of things: what speed the wake is good at, boat, weight (in the boat, and of the rider), line length. skill level.

and average beginner speed is about 18-20, after that average is about 20-23. Though I often ride around 26, 'cause the wake on my boat doesn't get good till then.

BrandonC · Addict Joined: 25 Jul 2004 Posts: 539 City: Murrieta

It doesnt matter how fast I want to go, anyone that has driven my boat goes too fast and I fall before the speedo is working (on plane) Someday they'll get it .

beasoldierprstn · Posted: Aug 18, 2004 1:19 pm Post subject:

19 is good for a beginner, i ride about 23

patpr411 · Newbie Joined: 16 Mar 2006 Posts: 8 City: McLean

i ride about 19 and im just a bigginer... it works for me

goodluck

Liquid*Force*Rider · Posted: Mar 17, 2006 7:50 pm Post subject:

19-20 is a good speed for a learner

waterdork88 · Outlaw Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Posts: 221 City: lake placid