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Hey I was wondering if there was anyway to modify my ls2000 to handle the oncoming wakes from other boats when they hit its like a sunami is occurring underneath. Also modifications to have a bigger wave to surf. Thank you
The LS2000 has a relatively flat hull which makes it crazy fast and agile but it takes wake poorly. Your best solution is to take the wake at an angle that is advantageous for you. Try taking them at 45 degree angles.
I know of people wake boarding behind LS2000 / LX210 / AR210s but I am not aware of anyone surfing. I am sure you can surf with a rope but am not optomistic about ropeless.
I have tried using 700 pounds of ballast and it creates a better wave for wakeboarding but is not surfable. Like other set ups I am sure you would need more like 2000 pounds of ballast. I am sure it is doable I just don't think I will pursue getting another 1300 pounds of ballast.
Wakes are hard on the ls2000 but not bad if you are sitting in the rear. The front bow is not usable in 1 + foot waves.
Other bigger yamahas, while they take wake better, they are still light boats and not going to handle as well as the other heavier I/o boats.
