Wakesurfing

[mbarnhart]

I’m pulling people for the first time wakesurfing. I’ve pulled plenty of wakebaorders but not a surfer. Any tips on how fast to throttle up? It looks like you start off slower and don’t go full throttle to get them up like a wakeboarder.

 

[dzeppos]

Very slow acceleration, much slower than a wakeboarder. Optimal speed is usually between 9.5 and 11 mph, adjusting for surfer, boat weight and depth of water.

 

[J-RAD]

Just a gradual power curve will due. Many wakesurf boards are larger than a wakeboard, so it doesn't take much to get them up.

Other tips:
- Use a short rope so they're in or close to center in the pocket.
- Start them off to the side to avoid jet wash up the rectum.
- Instruct the rider to carve out of the wake from stay to avoid having to cross it.

 

[Jgorm]

Very slow pull. Maybe 4-5k rpms. They are usually up before the wake forms. I usually use the jet wash (almost wake speed) to get them up, then accelerate up a bit. Or just start off the swim step. Most people do better that way, especially if they don't wakeboard.

 

[spatty99]

And if your tower allows, attach the rope to the surf side. Helps keep the rider away from the jet wash.

 

[mbarnhart]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the responses.

 

[gthh]

Works every time if you don’t have perfect pass.

throttle up to the first indent.

Then hit wake mode to allow the surfer to get on his feet and orientate.

Then throttle up to around 11 mph or the speed where the wake is optimal.

I hear perfect pass or ride steady makes it a “no brain-er”

 

[mbarnhart]

Works every time if you don’t have perfect pass.

throttle up to the first indent.

Then hit wake mode to allow the surfer to get on his feet and orientate.

Then throttle up to around 11 mph or the speed where the wake is optimal.

I hear perfect pass or ride steady makes it a “no brain-er”

I don't even know what perfect pass is so I'm assuming I don't have it. I just bought a 2019 AR210 and didn't see anything that said perfect pass on it. I will try the first indent and hit no wake mode. Thanks!

 

[J-RAD]

I don't even know what perfect pass is so I'm assuming I don't have it. I just bought a 2019 AR210 and didn't see anything that said perfect pass on it. I will try the first indent and hit no wake mode. Thanks!

Ridesteady and Perfect Pass are aftermarket accessory devices for Yamaha and other boats. They're GPS speed control systems that plug into your boats throttle and automatically control and maintain a set speed for watersports.

Ridesteady has my money, it's actually a pretty amazing system. It has the ability to electronically synchronize your twin engines at any speed, effectively converting it to an E-Series boat. Justin (@Ridesteady) is a member here.

Don't worry, we will help you find all kinds of things to help you spend your money on...

Ridesteady GPS Speed (Cruise) Control For Yamaha Jet Boats | HYDROPHASE LLC

www.hydrophase.com

By the way, I'm the resident watersports dealer. Message me if you want the jetboaters discount on any of our products. I'll help you SAVE money on the stuff you're going to be buying anyway, right?

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[mbarnhart]

Ridesteady and Perfect Pass are aftermarket accessory devices for Yamaha and other boats. They're GPS speed control systems that plug into your boats throttle and automatically control and maintain a set speed for watersports.

Ridesteady has my money, it's actually a pretty amazing system. It has the ability to electronically synchronize your twin engines at any speed, effectively converting it to an E-Series boat. Justin (@Ridesteady) is a member here.

Don't worry, we will help you find all kinds of things to help you spend your money on...

Ridesteady GPS Speed (Cruise) Control For Yamaha Jet Boats | HYDROPHASE LLC

www.hydrophase.com

By the way, I'm the resident watersports dealer. Message me if you want the jetboaters discount on any of our products. I'll help you SAVE money on the stuff you're going to be buying anyway, right?

Transom Watersports | Wakeboard | Wakesurf | Vest | SUP

Best gear behind any boat for wakeboarding, wakesurfing, wakefoil, wakesurffoil and SUP. Life is better behind a boat with Transom Watersports.

www.transomwatersports.com

Thank you sir. I am definitely going to check out Ridesteady and let you know when I'm ready to buy. How is the installation on it? simple or do I need to take it somewhere to get it installed?

 

[J-RAD]

Thank you sir. I am definitely going to check out Ridesteady and let you know when I'm ready to buy. How is the installation on it? simple or do I need to take it somewhere to get it installed?

You're welcome. I did my own install as I think most members here who have done the install have. It has a very good set of instructions to walk you thru the process. The most challenging part is chasing writers to the helm and deciding where to mount the controller. There's been several threads on here about it over the years so you should be able to find some good info. Justin (@Ridesteady) is also very responsive with his customer service. I wouldn't own a boat without it or similar.