TL7
05-18-2010, 06:11 PM
Let's talk about ballast for a minute. I've got a 2010 LSV, and it porpoises quite a bit when loaded with 750's in back and mid locker full. To rectify, I filled 300lb bags under each seat in front (right and left, probably only filled 2/3 full.) Wake was fine, didn't porpoise until plate was close to 3/4 or more up. So that was fine.
Went to surf, and emptied starboard side rear. Surf wake was really lacking compared to what it normally is. I emptied front starboard sack and left front port sack full, along with mid locker full and port rear full. Wave was great (only had myself and wife (100lbs) driving).
My question is, for you guys that run the integrated bow sack, how does it affect surf wave? Wouldn't it be better to have separate bags in front for this reason? I'm sure it would be ok if we had people with us to sit on port side while surfing, but we go quite a bit just the two of us.
I want to plumb something in the front soon, but I wanted to get everyone's thoughts. Once I determine what to do (IBS or split sacks) then I'll come back for instructions on how to do it :D
Went to surf, and emptied starboard side rear. Surf wake was really lacking compared to what it normally is. I emptied front starboard sack and left front port sack full, along with mid locker full and port rear full. Wave was great (only had myself and wife (100lbs) driving).
My question is, for you guys that run the integrated bow sack, how does it affect surf wave? Wouldn't it be better to have separate bags in front for this reason? I'm sure it would be ok if we had people with us to sit on port side while surfing, but we go quite a bit just the two of us.
I want to plumb something in the front soon, but I wanted to get everyone's thoughts. Once I determine what to do (IBS or split sacks) then I'll come back for instructions on how to do it :D