If you’ve always wanted to give wake surfing a try, here are a few tips to help you get it off to a good start:
Tip #1: You can only wake surf behind an inboard boat. The props are about 2 feet long in front of the rudders so less chances of falling to the prop.
Tip #2: How Stuff Works says boats come with extra weight. This helps increase the amount of wake, which makes the sport all the more challenging.
Tip #3: Building the ideal wake depends on a number of factors. The greater the weight in front, the shorter your wake will be but it’ll be longer. The opposite also applies. So if you want to go for ideal wake surfing conditions, you might need to increase the amount of weight on your board.
Tip #4: Another factor is the ballast. You’ll need a right and proper one. Some boards come with factory ballast, though. It’ll be easy enough for you to check which kinds of systems go with your board’s ballast and ask about custom made ones. That’s because, the more you ride, the more you’ll find that factory ballast system may not be enough.
Tip #5: Don’t forget to factor in the weight of your passengers. There should be even weight distribution. The more passengers you have, the less ballast you require.
Tip #6: Ballast bags can help your boat go deeper into the water. It’ll be especially handy when you put all your weight onto one side. There’s going to be a bit of trial and error in the beginning, though, before you find out what works so keep that in mind.
These are just a few of the tips to help give you an idea of what you’re getting into. So remember these and enjoy learning more.
