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Thread: XLV surf setup
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04-14-2009, 06:35 PM #11Member
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I think you're just seeing the extra weight of the driver on the starboard wake - you're going to need more beer on the port side to compensate. Port wake is definitely cleaner due to what Ed said about prop rotation. You may need to vary wakeplate setting from starboard to port too to get the cleanest wake.
Chad
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04-15-2009, 07:49 PM #12Senior Member
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How much weight you put up front will depend on how much weight you put in the back.
A Pro X Series Fat Sac will work well. Obviously you'll want to stick with Fly High's products, as they will interface with the same fittings that are currently in your boat. I Fat Sac will completely fill your rear locker, so you'll have the most possible weight back there. One of those with 2 W736 fittings and it's plug and play with your Gravity III rear bags.
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04-25-2009, 10:10 PM #13
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04-27-2009, 10:40 AM #14Junior Member
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XLV Surf Setup
Many thanks to everyone for your suggestions. My two new 750's have arrived and if the snow ever stops, I will get them installed and try out the new system! Thanks again to everyone.
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05-05-2009, 12:20 AM #15
I have had 5 XLV's and have played with the wake a ton. There are a couple setups I use now. One is where all the weight is hidden under the seats. Here is how that goes
1100 lbs in center storage
750 lbs on either side of storage
400 lbs behind driver seat that is linked to the 750 so I use original pumps to fill and empty
400 lbs under observation seat that is also linked to the port bag for easy fill
So when riding on the starboard side I have the left rear bag filled to about 550 lbs; the front filled full 1100 lbs; the whole starboard side filled to the max 1150 to 1200 lbs; the wake plate just above the all the way up line. I surf at 13.5 to 13.7 The wake is super long and huge. Now if I really want to get down and dirty I fill my 900 lbs bag that fits on the floor in the rear of the boat and you take the wake to a whole new realm.
www.thewildexperience.comLast edited by moombacoach; 05-05-2009 at 12:27 AM.
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05-05-2009, 07:12 AM #16
Russ is the man, I watched you last year on the 4th of July weekend giving lessons in front of our lake house on Keuka Lake in less than desirable weather, all day long . My hats off to determination. this year I am signing up, I talked to Ryan at morgans last week and was not sure which weekend. so now i am getting in early no the schedule is out. Btw we were in the sand and black moomba OBV watching the show last 4th. ( lightning was a little close on Sunday)
Ed, this is the alias board i was talking about, i better get mine soon. they only have one for "husky' guys 5 footer. Then Russ can teach me on his wall of waterLast edited by jmvotto; 05-05-2009 at 01:47 PM.
A Day at the Lake...Priceless
A Day in Powder...Endless
Joe V
2012 Möbius XLV~ Loaded & Exiled
2007 Outback V ~ sold
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05-05-2009, 04:26 PM #17
Port Side
Sorry it was late last night when i posted.
What i do on port side for my friends is
Front ballast 1100 lbs
Left Rear 750 lbs
Under Observation Seat 400 lbs
Under cooler seat 200 lbs
Then depending on how steep the wake I will add weight to starboard side to make smooth transition.
You can get the wake so tall it has strait vert which is great for pulling airs, but will toss you if you just want to cruse.
Russ Wilde
www.thewildexperience.com
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05-05-2009, 07:11 PM #18
I would love to! Only thing is i leave for my tour May 15th. When i get back I will be down. I have been out the last couple weeks fighting the wind. Today was an excellent day thou for wakekiting. When I get back I can let you try the shadowbox out to find out how high you really are going.
Russ Wilde
www.thewildexperience.com
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05-05-2009, 07:29 PM #19
What size kite did you get? It is so much fun! Even when you are getting the same amount of air, because you float for so long.
Russ Wilde
www.thewildexperience.com