Tige Wakeboard Settings

[supervol0509]

Hey, guys. Got behind our new 2011 RZ2 today for the first time to wakeboard. Had some trouble getting clean and consistent wake under about 22 mph. We had wakeplate all the way up and both rear bags full, after messing around with it. That seemed to be the best, but still had some inconsistent wake, and wash over. Thinking it needs more weight in the rear. I am used to going between 19 & 20 mph behind our old Moomba, so 22 feels fast. Let me know if you guys have suggestions. I know the RZ2 is a great surfing boat, but I am primarily a wakeboarder, and am a little bummed with the wake today. Is was kind of windy, so hopefully it will be better on a calmer day.

[JTs-rz2]

I had the same on 2012. I have to spend more time to dial it in bit but getting close. So far less weight was better at 19-20 mph and taps1.

Still a great wake. Very firm. I just had a little wash on one side. Have to balance with passengers and ballast.

At 22 the wake looks great. I might just get use to going faster.

Wind is a variable. Can't wait to get out on a calm day.

[supervol0509]

I guess there are a lot of threads on this. I'm going to go with only bow weight next outing, as some suggested, and see if it gets better. That does concern me a bit, with the way the RZ2 bow likes to dip when stopping, though. I realize there are a lot of suggestions saying to just go faster, but you really shouldn't be needing to go 24 mph on a supposed wakeboard boat, when competitors offer clean wake at 19 mph. Hope I can get it figured out.

[99bison]

Tige Wakeboard Settings

Don't know about only bow weight, but full bow and then even it out with rear - however much to balance it back out.

With just rear weight, yes that's for not a recipe for a good wakeboard wake here.

We've found in general on the few RZ tiges ridden making the swim platform Not fully under water is the best. Just the middle tip of the platform sticking out generally works good.

Can't remember details on rz2 off hand, but with a bunch of weight should be able to go down to 20 or 19 even with taps at 1-2.

[supervol0509]

Don't know about only bow weight, but full bow and then even it out with rear - however much to balance it back out.

With just rear weight, yes that's for not a recipe for a good wakeboard wake here.

We've found in general on the few RZ tiges ridden making the swim platform Not fully under water is the best. Just the middle tip of the platform sticking out generally works good.

Can't remember details on rz2 off hand, but with a bunch of weight should be able to go down to 20 or 19 even with taps at 1-2.

Thanks. Look forward to trying out your suggestion this weekend. Will let you know how it goes.

[danschmatz]

Don't know about only bow weight, but full bow and then even it out with rear - however much to balance it back out.

With just rear weight, yes that's for not a recipe for a good wakeboard wake here.

We've found in general on the few RZ tiges ridden making the swim platform Not fully under water is the best. Just the middle tip of the platform sticking out generally works good.

Can't remember details on rz2 off hand, but with a bunch of weight should be able to go down to 20 or 19 even with taps at 1-2.

Lots of weight will not work on that boat.

I am hesitant to commit on this as its negative but here goes. I put nearly 400 hours on a 2012 rzr last season and absolutely love it, I wanted a bigger boat so went with a 2016 rz2 but I tried for more that 20 hours to get a decent wakeboard wake and why it had a few moments of a decent wake overall it was very inconstant. at 22 mph the best we found was half gas tank and only a bit of front weight with a small crew as far as getting a decent shape but that resulted in a small wake.

[supervol0509]

Conditions were breezy yesterday, but still gave it a shot. Loaded up the factory ballast up front (800 lbs). Speed set at 20.4 mph, and wakeplate all the way up. Got an ok wake on starboard side, but port was still pretty much wash. Going to try same setup next weeken, and put some extra weight at rear port side to correct the wash. Didn't tinker too much yesterday. It was getting late, water is still a little cool, and wind was beating me up, while I was on the board.

[lonestarrider]

We have 2016 Z3 and are experiencing the same issue. I got the boat in March after switching from a 2006 MB Sports B52 V3 TE and already have 30 hrs on it with intermittent success in finding the right setting for the wakeboard wake. So far what seems to work best is 100% in the front and 10-20% in back going anywhere from 22-24 mph with taps ranging from 2-4. It is definitely the fastest I've ever rode, but just takes some adjustment. Would love to find a setting which allow the speed to be at 21mph. Not too optimistic after digging around and finding the following video review. I've been wakeboarding for over 20yrs and never have found it this difficult to dial in the wake.

https://youtu.be/R9I4KKgsDL8?list=PL...Irt57qLYI9PPcB

[supervol0509]

We've more or less figured ours out. We had a 2003 Moomba Outback LSV. In that boat there was no factory ballast. I typically rode with 500 lbs in the center of the floor, beside the driver. I also rode 19-20 mph. I ride that same speed behind our RZ2. To get a similar wake to the Moomba, we just have to offset the driver weight. Nothing else is necessary (I guess because boat is heavier). I offset driver with front and rear ballast, evenly. The more ballast you add, the more touchy the wake will be at lower speeds, unless you are in really calm water. We have loaded up the ballast, though, to near capacity, with good success, still at low speeds, and I got freaking launched. Was not used to that weight and wake. Just keep at, and you should be able to get it figured out. I smacked the water this weekend, and would not be surprised if I have a minor concussion. No way I am doing that at 22-24 mph. Way too fast, unless you are riding with really long rope length, or are advanced. I think my rope length is at 60'.

[Germaine Marine]

Really weird, I have no issues producing a great wake 19-24 mph in my z3 with rears starboard 30% and port 50% with the bows at 20% and taps at 1. Beautiful clean shape with no wash

[hycosurf]

I know this thread could get long with everyone posting their recommended wake settings, but generally speaking if someone is only riding 19 mph then they are probably not ready for full ballast yet. Speeding up makes the wake harder and can boot you better. I can ride my Z3 at 21.5 with full bow, 50% rear and an 800 lb sac in the floor and taps at 5. It is pretty darn big to me. TAPS at 5 seems to get the bow up and beef up the wake.

[supervol0509]

I know this thread could get long with everyone posting their recommended wake settings, but generally speaking if someone is only riding 19 mph then they are probably not ready for full ballast yet. Speeding up makes the wake harder and can boot you better. I can ride my Z3 at 21.5 with full bow, 50% rear and an 800 lb sac in the floor and taps at 5. It is pretty darn big to me. TAPS at 5 seems to get the bow up and beef up the wake.

What rope length?

[supervol0509]

I recommend setting up the wake with as little ballast as possible (only to offset driver). Once you've got a good wake, and are comfortable jumping, start moving up in weight, incrementally. More weight will require higher speeds, as I mentioned. I don't think beginner and intermediate riders should be riding faster than 20 mph, and no farther back than approximately 60'. To clear the wake at longer rope lengths, you'll need faster speeds, more ballast, and a stronger progressive edge.

[lonestarrider]

@supervol0509 - I'd definitely suggest riding a longer rope if you are up for it. I'm at 75.

@hycosurf & elevatedconcept - will give your suggestions a shot. I haven't offset the ballast between port and starboard yet. Also just picked up a sac for surfing but will try it for boarding as well.

Thanks all.

[supervol0509]

@supervol0509 - I'd definitely suggest riding a longer rope if you are up for it. I'm at 75.

@hycosurf & elevatedconcept - will give your suggestions a shot. I haven't offset the ballast between port and starboard yet. Also just picked up a sac for surfing but will try it for boarding as well.

Thanks all.

I'll try and check rope length, before heading out this weekend. I honestly am not sure about length. I set the length to where I could consistently clear the wake on the Moomba, with the setup we were using. I will have to add some ballast to clear a longer distance, though. Will keep you posted on the progress.