Best wake surf settings?

[jethrof16]

Just started playing with the ballast settings on my 242X. What are your favorite settings for wake surfing and wake boarding? Thanks for the input

 

[swatski]

I have an AR240with WakeMakers custom ballast setup so no first hand experience with the factory X ballast, but I would guess - for surfing - use all you got from factory plus about 1,000lbs on the surf side swim deck/rear seat - should give you a nice pocket to go ropeless.

@jcyamaharider, what say you?

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[jcyamaharider]

I don't use ballast when I wakeboard, but for surfing I did a test of our new custom transom ballast bag and ended the day with that custom bag full (870) port bag 110%, locker bag 25%, starboard bag 50%. Of course using a Wake Wedge.

 

[swatski]

You see, @jethrof16, how this works?
You get great advice on this forum AND we are really good over here at spending your money, lol

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[jethrof16]

I don't use ballast when I wakeboard, but for surfing I did a test of our new custom transom ballast bag and ended the day with that custom bag full (870) port bag 110%, locker bag 25%, starboard bag 50%. Of course using a Wake Wedge.

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Great info, but I want the best wave without adding a bag to the transom. I'm not against putting some lead inside the boat though if it's worth it.

 

[jethrof16]

You see, @jethrof16, how this works?
You get great advice on this forum AND we are really good over here at spending your money, lol

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LOL, NO DOUBT . Wanting to get the best setup with stock bags before I even consider (but unlikely) I will add a transom bag (ugly and we really like that space).

 

[jcyamaharider]

LOL, NO DOUBT . Wanting to get the best setup with stock bags before I even consider (but unlikely) I will add a transom bag (ugly and we really like that space).

Your boat is too big for the minor 1600 Lbs of ballast.( if it was placed properly it would be ok but not in the factory locations) If you want a good surf wave you are going to have to add ballast somewhere. I have lead bags also but prefer ballast that I can ditch over the side when need be.

 

[Coloradogirl]

Is there a way to add additional ballast to the bags? They aren’t 100% full when they say they are- there has to be a work about to get more???
Thanks