Ideal tow rope length for wake boarding from tower

[camoto]

What tow rope length are you guys finding to be ideal from an AR? It seems too short and you're in the jet spray (but in the better wake) and too long and you are just the opposite. I tried to play with lengths a bit last season but didn't settle on a good length.

 

[skbishop90]

Id like to know this as well.

 

[octavio3311]

I use a 75'er - with multiple 10' sections. Removed 1 section and settled on 65'. We also tried 55' - but my kids preferred 65'.

That said - it's very rare anyone is ever directly behind the jet wash. They're usually far out to 1 side or the other or back and forth clearing (attempting) wake to wake.

I do notice less jet wash when my ballasts are full. Probably cause my transom is so much lower when full, nozzles are deeper.

Oh - and before my 212x, I had a 12' AR190 - same rope used at the same lengths.

 

[camoto]

thanks!

 

[spaz1868]

That's good to know...I was wondering the same thing. I think our kids are ready for a wake board this season.

 

[scokill]

It depends. There is no perfect length for everybody and every boat. If your objective is to be out of jet wash then obviously longer, but our objective is to hit the best part of the wake in terms of size, shape, and width...jetwash is of no concern as we really don't ride in center.

 

[redthumper9]

Following this thread. We are going to start introducing wakeboarding to my boys this year. In fact, I just ordered a Hyperlite Motive 119 for them last week.....then proceeded to find another one here locally for a good deal. Anyone in the market for one of them? As soon as it comes in, I'll be selling it.

 

[robbo3]

65 puts the wake at a decent width for an intermediate to clear yet far enough apart for a beginner to jump a single wake without pounding into the second wake. Shorten to 55 for beginners learning to go wake to wake.

Speed is just as important, when attempting new tricks, lay off the throttle slightly mid trick to limit the pounding on crashes ( especially on rotations). Start slower (14-16) and work your way up.

Pair rope length with speed to find the sweet spot for the riders skill.

 

[Christian Rodriguez]

We ride between 55-60, which leaves us in the biggest wake from 18-20mph and being in the jet is not issue since we do spend most of the time outside of the wake.

 

[scokill]

I would only add that folks are throwing out length without regard for forward or rear swept tower or boat type. There could be a big difference depending on boat and tower type.