Breakin' in the New Wake9 2010 Tige RZ2

[ragboy]

I will be working on this, and posting images throughout the day. But here is a teaser.

We got the master weighter on board, we decided to see what the RZ2 could do if we took all that we learned so far, and created the best wake we could for these pros. I will admit we favored the surf riders with steep lip and lots of pop, but we adjusted when the skimmers rode. The wave was kicking them off the top, we coined the phrase, "he caught a yard" when there was a full 3 feet under the board, it was amazing. I will post those later today.

DISCLAIMER: 95% of the time or more we ride our Tige under the posted weight limit with about 1000 lbs in the corner + people. We decided on this occasion that we were going to go big or go home, and went out on a Wed. and got permission to use a "no ski" area, so in a sense, pros with closed course. We also didn't weight the boat past the point where we felt it was unsafe for the conditions.

Here is the teaser pic. I have video from a chase boat from the side also coming.



NOTE: This is about 1/2 or less of the air these guys were getting, but its a good picture that shows the length and size of the wake and the conditions. Stay tuned. Also, all ballast was hidden, and same on both sides.

[G-MONEY]

Are you serious, look how long and far back that pocket is...

That's freaking amazing!!!

[Timmy!]

Is that all they got? What a sissy looking wave, I was expecting something big. Just kidding! Looks bad azz! Can't wait for the rest of the pics...hurry up already!

Oh, and make sure you post the whole setup so others can duplicate "on a closed course"....

[Fit to be Tige]

"master weighter"... that's funny right there, I don't care who you are. Sweet wake.

[ragboy]

You see that line of foam in the wake? It didn't harm the wake, just foam, but that was from the water line on boat was a "bit" past the rubrail. It was crossing right through the middle of the RZ2 vent, and that foam was from it hitting the small lip on the vent. LOL. We had fun.

This is part of our testing of the RZ2 as an amazing wakesurf wake generating platform. We tested stock, you have seen that video, great wake with STOCK pro ballast. We tested a bit with middle of the road, one larger sac, we need to dial that in better next, and we will.

And this is the max we felt safe with, and it is WAY less weight that others are doing to achieve this. Dennis was very happy, he felt the RZ2 was definitely one of the best platforms to make a wake on.

[wetsounds1]

Ok Rag,

You've got my attention. Please share the weight set up!!!!

We get a great surf wave on the Wet Sounds RZ2 but cannot get a pocket that LONG!

Tim
Wet Sounds

[ragboy]

"master weighter"... that's funny right there, I don't care who you are. Sweet wake.

You have to say it with a German accent. ;-)

[Timmy!]

You have to say it with a German accent. ;-)

LOL!!!

[NICKYPOO]

Knargly Dude.

[ragboy]

OK, I am going to post once for each rider session. The riders were James, Chase, Sean, Trinity, Shayla, Dennis, James, Chase and then RJ. We only got one goofy rider and had to head out. We are finishing goofy on Friday. (tomorrow).

So lets start with James Walker from Flyboy wakesurf, riding for Wakeshredders and CalMarineSports.

This was one of his first airs, great shot, but not the best from the day. When he came down he commented on the pop of the wake and the transition, he was still getting used to it.





It just got better from there:





At this point, I think James was starting to feel pressure in his ears from the altitude.











We all ducked at this point, wasn't sure if he was going to fire.



Throwing a reverse.





Ollie-oop 360



OK, so now chase was coming up. Those were not James biggest airs, there is more.

So here is a show of James first set, feel free to reply with any of the pics I didn't put up with your comments.



ok, chase in a bit.

[Duncan]

Any way you can re-post the shot of the clean wave and pocket? Shows as not available.

I just know Ragboy getting an RZ2 would be an awesome R&D lab

[ragboy]

Done.

[jwanck11]

How far does the pocket and usable wave extend? It is hard to tell from pictures.

Looks unreal!

[ragboy]

OK, so before we move on to Chase, 2 things.

1. Chase broke his board the day before. So he repaired in the AM and then rode other boards while drying. Then got on his own, to find it was still needing repair. So he rode 3 other boards and showed great skill on each. He wasn't unhappy with his shredstixx and testing other boards. Just want to make that clear, so Chase doesn't get any "feedback" about riding other boards.

2. I thought I would define a "yard". Its a buttload of air. Sorry to get so technical, but hey, sometimes you have 2. Here are 2 pics, that demonstrate what we referred to as a "yard".



We had an EMT on standby with oxygen. Chase was a bit light headed after this one, due to lack of oxygen at altitude.

[ragboy]

How far does the pocket and usable wave extend? It is hard to tell from pictures.

Looks unreal!

Probably 30 ft or so. I have some video from side, I will throw up a sample in a bit. Just to show length from side.