22ve advanced level wakeboard wake. how much ballast?

[Bruizza]

Skippa whoever is riding in those pics would have done much better if they hadn't let off the gas right at the wake.

[91Terminator]

I am buying a 2007 22ve this week . It does not have any ballast options on it but is a killer deal. I am wondering how much ballast I am going to need in order to get a exceptional wakeboard wake? What sacks should go where? I don't really care about surfing right now.... still have knees for the time being.

I am also wondering can you put any of the sacks under the floor? I'm guess I will have plenty of room in the back for above floor. But can I fit anything under the floor in the front?

Any suggestions?

2000 lbs is perfect in that boat. I ride Guma's old and Rucks22 New Boat (members of the TO) every once in a while 2010 22Ve with Factory 2K in it and its perfect. More then you will probably need.

[skippabcool]

Skippa whoever is riding in those pics would have done much better if they hadn't let off the gas right at the wake.

One of me and one of my brother. TS was natural for me but the last two times out I have been going HS. Much easier to keep going.

[ghostmoney]

I would aim for getting close to 3k for ballast. I normally ride with 1700 in the front and 1500 in the back with about 4-5 people in the boat. Between 2500-3300 will get you a massive wake that will really boot you.

[cgl528]

Thanks for the pictures!

I am thinking that my best bet is fly high sacks with two 750s in the rear, one in each side, and a integrated bowel sack in the front.

Anyone have any idea how much weight you can get filled into a bowel sack if I plumed it up front under the seats? How full does that amount of space allow the sack to get?

[Alta Dawg]

Please explain the 45/55 split...I'm new to the site. Thanks!

[skippabcool]

Please explain the 45/55 split...I'm new to the site. Thanks!

Welcome to the site. That is a split of front to back weight. Meaning 45% up front and 55% in the back of the added weight.

[skippabcool]

Please explain the 45/55 split...I'm new to the site. Thanks!

Post some pics of your boat.

[skippabcool]

Please explain the 45/55 split...I'm new to the site. Thanks!

You flipped the numbers it was - Also tiges love a 55/45 split

You will have to test to see how your boat works based on people in your boat, supplies, and lake conditions as well. Some will say you need more up front others say the back. Just be careful when adding weight up front not to dunk the nose of your RZ2. Where in Utah do you ride?

[Bruizza]

We have an RZ2 and run a 60/40 split rear to front. Wake is mackin!

[bfremont]

ballast

I am also about to add ballast to my 2007 RZ2. I am going with two 1300lb sacs in the rear and a 400lb sac in the bow. they will have tsunami pumps. I got my quote for it just under 4 grand installed. I have had several friends get it done at the Tige dealer in lake of the ozarks and they have done a wonderful job. They will be the ones to install mine.

[wakerider3989]

I don't know if the 2006 has same hull as 2007 22ve but I tried to get some pics that will put the wake into perspective. I'm 6'1" if you need a height reference.

70 ft rope at 23.5 mph
taps at 6
750 fly high in each rear locker
400 vdrive sack on ground in front of rear seats
400 vdrive sack in walkway
1000 fly high triangle bow sack in front 3/4 filled
4 people in back