RZ4 pro ballast issue

[auburntigegal]

Just got our 2010 RZ4 2 weeks ago. The other day while filling the left front and rear ballast the Tige Touch screen was showing rear 25% full and front 0%, but opening the rear compartment the bag was completely full (can't see the front but feel like it was full as well - because when I drained it, it took a while to empty). Am I having a problem with the Tige Touch panel electronics or ?????. We had to drain them and leave cause of timing (and was also out of gas) so don't know if this is going to repeat. Thanks!!

[chpthril]

Sounds like maybe the timers need reset or a firmware update at most.

[auburntigegal]

What is recommended time to set the ballasts? I see it goes from 1 to 10 on the setup ballast screen.

[chpthril]

What is recommended time to set the ballasts? I see it goes from 1 to 10 on the setup ballast screen.

I think that may be for the rider ballast setup. The ballast timers are programed for base level, pro and surf.

[Mouse3]

Same thing happened when we got our boat. The dealer installed a software update to the Tige Touch system. There is a setup where you set the time for fill and drain for each of the bags. Choices are 1 to 10 minutes in 1 minute increments. Time the filling of the bag and then set accordingly. The % that is shown is the percent of the fill/drain time you have set. Hope that helps.

[gwhite94]

Just got our 2010 RZ4 2 weeks ago. The other day while filling the left front and rear ballast the Tige Touch screen was showing rear 25% full and front 0%, but opening the rear compartment the bag was completely full (can't see the front but feel like it was full as well - because when I drained it, it took a while to empty). Am I having a problem with the Tige Touch panel electronics or ?????. We had to drain them and leave cause of timing (and was also out of gas) so don't know if this is going to repeat. Thanks!!

You can reset the timers from the Ballast screen on the touch. I think someone else also stated that you can set the timers from the set up screen. I have mine set for 7 min for the fronts and 8 min for the backs. This seems to be about the full point on ours. Hope this helps...

[auburntigegal]

Thanks! I've got it figured out with the timing and % full and all that, but my front left ballast does not overflow no matter how long I fill it???

[chpthril]

Thanks! I've got it figured out with the timing and % full and all that, but my front left ballast does not overflow no matter how long I fill it???

Are the pumps running, can you hear them turn on?

Are the sacs filling, can you tell if the bow is sinking into the water?

Ignoring what the gauge indicates, how long have you let the pumps run?

[auburntigegal]

ballast for wake surfing?

Well, just now getting back out on the water. Seems all the ballasts are filling and I've got it all set now! Thanks!
Do want to ask when wake surfing - left foot forward, fill the port side rear AND front ballast? Or just the rear? Or does it matter?

[Vicseek]

Get the 2011 tige touch update! I'm not saying it will be an end all fix to your ballast timing but you will experience the new "home" screen and other features like the quick speed settings on the Speed Set. I love it!

[gwhite94]

Well, just now getting back out on the water. Seems all the ballasts are filling and I've got it all set now! Thanks!
Do want to ask when wake surfing - left foot forward, fill the port side rear AND front ballast? Or just the rear? Or does it matter?

I would fill both front and rear. I have the same boat and the wave is very nice with not to many peeps in the boat. But add 6 or 7 adults and you get a rockin wave. Most of all have fun

[NICKYPOO]

Well, just now getting back out on the water. Seems all the ballasts are filling and I've got it all set now! Thanks!
Do want to ask when wake surfing - left foot forward, fill the port side rear AND front ballast? Or just the rear? Or does it matter?

Left foot forward = Regular

Right foot forward = Goofy

Port or Starboard is entirely personal preference. Most people choose to surf frontside (facing the wake). However, some people (like me) like to surf backside (facing away from the wake). So you see, which foot forward you use has no bearing on what side you ride. If you can ride both, you are super cool. If you can ride switch on both sides as well, you are super badazz.