2024 AR250 New to wake surfing

[ChrisX]

As new wake surfers what do we need as a set up? My thought was a ballast bag in the ski locker and one on one side of the swim platform. (and a pump and hoses to fill them) Do we need a wedge? Most importantly, any advice is appreciated because at this point I don't know what I don't know.

 

[Cambo]

Depending on the surfers weight a bag under the side seat as well.

Speed control for the motors Ride steady will help dramatically lock in the correct speed

Water conditions need to be flat and depth at least 18 feet these are two very critical items that are easy to overlook, this is a weekday sport or on a very quite lake. If the conditions are not optimal practice using a long rope 40 to 60 feet and large skegs on the board and ride the surf board like a wake board but at lower speed and practice carving. I almost find this as fun as surfing the pocket gets boring

 

[ChrisX]

I had no idea about the depth. We are in the keys, I'll have to do some searching to find a spot that deep.

I am assuming an old fat guy like me will need more weight?