Boat speed

Edwards · Newbie Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 6 City: victoria

When im Riding i like to do about 25-30mph. Just wondering what speed i should be keeping the boat at Thanks

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

25-30 is pretty fast. But people's speedos are inconsistent so you might be lower. I'd say majority ride between 20-23 with beginners riding slower and the pros ride faster. But it depends on where the wake is the best and what you're most comfortable with.

Edwards · Newbie Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 6 City: victoria

When i go that slow it feels like my boards dragging and i find it very hard to go w2w

lostsparrow · Posted: Mar 27, 2007 11:18 am Post subject:

yeah more than likely your speedometer's off. 30mph on a wakeboard is pretty sketchy. If you feel like it's hard to keep your board above water, i'd guess you're at probably 18mph ish. I guess it also depends on your weight some, i dunno. FYI, ride at whatever feels comfy. Screw what other people tell you do. Very Happy

LakeIolaLuke · Posted: Mar 27, 2007 12:30 pm Post subject:

30 is scary fast on a wakeboard. your board should feel nice and floaty anywhere between 22 and 25. I'd get my spedometer checked if I were you. Maybe use a GPS next time you go out

phantom268 · Posted: Mar 27, 2007 12:51 pm Post subject:

I agree here. 30mph is just not needed for wakeboarding from my experience anyway. I don't recall seeing anyone ride over 25mph...I'd say for the most part 20-25 is ideal just depending on your preference and making sure the wakes are clean. Depending on how much weight is in the boat and how that effects our wakes we will adjust speed as needed to clean up the wakes.

If you feel like you're dragging at about 22-23mph then you might need to be riding a larger board with more surface area for you. What are you riding now, what size board, and how much do you weigh etc? If you can't go w2w that's more due to technique or rope length. I advise not going over 25mph, I think your problem lies elsewhere not in boat speed. Or as mentioned....get someone to verify the speedos on your boat or use a GPS to get accurate speed and calibrate the speedos.

phantom268 · Posted: Mar 27, 2007 12:52 pm Post subject:

Not to mention...most wakes will start flattening out at those speeds. probably have more wake to help your jumps at 20-25mph.

paus21 · Posted: Mar 28, 2007 11:40 am Post subject:

21.7. I love Perfect Pass. And I'm with everyone else, 30 is way fast.

pet575 · Posted: Mar 28, 2007 12:33 pm Post subject:

21 MPH here. My first question, as phantom268 mentioned, was whether you're riding a board that is big enough.

What do you weigh and what size board are you riding?

OuachitaWaker · Addict Joined: 16 Sep 2006 Posts: 577 City: Hot Springs

21.7 was nice but im at 22.5 now makes a big difference on the wake and the falls arents that much more gnarley

LakeIolaLuke · Posted: Mar 28, 2007 12:54 pm Post subject:

24 is where its at. Yuh-YAAAH

Edwards · Newbie Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 6 City: victoria

i am 180lbs and im riding a 137

pet575 · Posted: Mar 29, 2007 6:03 am Post subject:

Sound about right size-wise, unless it is a really skinny model or something. What kind of board is it?

phantom268 · Posted: Mar 29, 2007 6:10 am Post subject:

pet575 · Posted: Mar 29, 2007 6:58 am Post subject:

phantom268, what are you riding? Not all boards are created equal, and you can ride a shorter board if it is wider.

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

Edwards, I'd recommend bringing someone out who has a lot of experience wakeboarding. Just by the feel of the water I can tell you within 1 mph how fast we're actually going. I'm sure there are others like that and can help you get started. Riding with better people makes you better. Check the find a pull section and see if you can find some people to ride with you.

phantom268 · Posted: Mar 29, 2007 8:53 am Post subject:

Edwards · Newbie Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 6 City: victoria

I ride an obrien oasis