Beginner Rope Length and Boat Speed

nbiller1 · Newbie Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 1 City: Richmond

Hey guys, I am new to wakeboarding and wanted to know what was a good rope length and boat speed to use when beginning to learn to jump wake to wake. Thanks for the help

jpminter · Posted: Jul 26, 2006 6:52 am Post subject:

There are plenty of other threads on this. You could try the search function on this website to find them. It really depends. Boat speed ranges from 18 to 27 mph and rope length varies from 55' to 90'. Pick what is comfortable for you. Also pay attention to your wake. Going to slow might wash the wake out, but going too fast will make it small and late. Personally I like to go about 23 mph and 65' to 80' depending on the boat but I'd say 70' is about average for me.

liquid_force_balance06 · Criminal Joined: 06 Nov 2005 Posts: 60

We run ours about 21mph w/ a 65' rope...puts us right in the "sweet" spot lol.

Ride DH · Outlaw Joined: 10 Jun 2006 Posts: 186

hey, i've got an idea, try the Newbie forum, you might get more replies there