New RZ2

[Nobody]

Hmmmm....another black and white scheme boat.

[Carter13]

Hmmmm....another black and white scheme boat.

It's actually blue.

[ragboy]

Its Navy blue, which is the same as my current tige.

Kinda looks black...


But its really navy blue...


http://www.flickr.com/photos/wake9/s...64688851/show/

[Timmy!]

Did you order the cooler delete option?

[da.bell]

those chrome handles would look good in gold. Too bad they are covered in plastic. That would look nice also.

[ragboy]

OK, guys I may need rehab or an intervention after this. I am getting so addicted to finding these cool pics in my inbox every day, that I am afraid I am not going to know what to do when it is done. I mean, I can't order a new boat, and keep my current wife. Decisions, Decisions. ;-)

[eks]

Very exciting times!

I can't wait to see the final product!

[Duncan]

I am glad Tige got it in gear with manuf pics (not just yours but several others). Last year, I begged for pics and got two blurry camera pics of the hull just out of the mold. In truth, I am glad I have those as they are pretty cool.

Little steps like these go a long way for brand loyalty and customer happiness. I recall those weeks/months of anticipation between order and delivery were golden!

So Ragboy, congrats on your pics and excitement. Fear not, upon receipt of the boat, you will be so busy dreaming up surf R&D mods as to not miss new pic influx

[Guapo]

Does Tige do this for everyone that orders a boat or is this a special perk for you...since you worked with them on a few projects? I think it's great!

[ragboy]

@duncan I hear ya. Honestly, what makes me so excited about this tige, is that it doesn't really need anything to ge a good surf boat. Tige has done a great job of listening to the wakesurf community and have made a huge effort in 2010 to show they have the best and most flexible wakesurf boat. For example, watch the youtube video below, that is a FACTORY, unalterered RZ2 with pro ballast and the 409 power plant. Granted, I am a big dude, but that is a GREAT wake and on a STOCK boat.



I am going to install bigger sacs and I may work on a nice smooth deck, and pass my R&D to Tige. Other than, I will be mounting my camera and surfing with the crew.

Also, I am so picky about audio, and as a family, the ipod is ALWAYS on. Dennis Horton laughs at my kids, they will stop shredding and just coast, and signal "fast forward" by tapping their head 2 times. The driver must FF and then the rider will either signal again, or get a smile on their face, and start shredding again. My kids need to feel the groove to ride, its very funny, but totally normal on my boat. The rule on the boat, is rider has song control.

All that to say, due to the festival, this boat is not new to me, we have several hours on the 2010 RZ2 during reviews and prep for the festival. That sound tower of power sound system with the 4 pro 60s, ROCKS. Every boat or vehicle I get, I get the crappy stereo and then customize to my preference on my own, and it aint cheap, it must thump, and be clear. To date, I have only had 1 vehicle that I haven't touched the stereo, and that is my Audi S5 Cab with the Bang and Olufsen premium audio. This Tige will be the ONLY other vehicle that I will not touch the audio, except for maybe to add the 420 so I have the mic back. That is a HUGE testament to Tige and Wetsounds. I mean, face it, I am a beaner, I used to ride low and slow cruising with my uncles on Van Nuys Blvd in its hey day. Wakesurfing with the music pumping just comes natural. ;-)

Here is a video we did on the new 2010 RZ2 we had for the comp, and we sampled the stereo.

[ragboy]

Does Tige do this for everyone that orders a boat or is this a special perk for you...since you worked with them on a few projects? I think it's great!

I may be getting SOME special treatment, but they have done this for others, I don't know what the criteria is. I think, if you order a boat, and ask, is all it takes, but don't quote me on that. ;-)

[Ewok]

That boat is going to look GREAT with the white tower, are you getting a navy bimini to match? White would probably show too much dirt too quickly. Its nice that the speakers come in white as well.

Congrats, I toured the factory a few weeks ago and saw the impressive final quality inspection room and the minor blemishes the inspectors caught and fixed, I would have never noticed most of them. These boats are really made and assembled by caring hands.

[talltigeguy]

Ragboy,

Did you test an RZ2 with the 343?

How did you arrive at the conclusion you should get the 409...was it just a matter of principle that bigger is better?

Wouldn't the 343 be plenty of engine even for a pretty big ballast for surfing?

[Jeffe]

Ragboy,

Did you test an RZ2 with the 343?

How did you arrive at the conclusion you should get the 409...was it just a matter of principle that bigger is better?

Wouldn't the 343 be plenty of engine even for a pretty big ballast for surfing?

Just because your so tall...don't always think that bigger is better

[Matt Garcia]

I may be getting SOME special treatment, but they have done this for others, I don't know what the criteria is. I think, if you order a boat, and ask, is all it takes, but don't quote me on that. ;-)

I received some pictures but not as many as what you have received. I think its cool they do this.