Aftermarket Surf Gate

[chopper515]

mdk681, See photos for install location. Taps was at around 4. I forgot to mess with taps to check the effect, but I will next time out. There were 2 adults in the boat, 600 in each locker and around 600 in the bow. Speed was 11.0 mph on ridesteady gps. FYI, the ballast isn't full in the photo in the water. When full the gate sits pretty much completely under the water.

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[coachbrandt]

Does anyone have any experience us a mission delta wake surf on a 2008 z1, there isn't a real flat surface to mount to and the tige logo looks like it may get in the way


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[Jetter]

Does anyone have any experience us a mission delta wake surf on a 2008 z1, there isn't a real flat surface to mount to and the tige logo looks like it may get in the way


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I have an 08 Z1 as well. Don't waste your money on a Mission. I have tried a homemade "suck" gate and can tell you with the Z1 hull it is useless. Keep in mind the ultimate result of any surf gate is simply to make the boat go through the water at a bit on angle. With the aft of the boat slightly sideways it creates a cleaner wave on the opposite side. The suckgate version I made did nothing but shoot a fountain of water up in the air then straight down into air vent for the motor. The reason was you can't get it low enough due to the ridge line in the hull. Below the ridge line the surface is curved and any suction cup style device won't stick to it.

I stole Frosty_Power design and fabricated one out of the same thick plastic. This concoction hooks onto the side of the swim deck and creates the drag from the opposite side of the stern. I wish I had made the angle a little steeper to create a bit more drag but if definitely cleans up the wave lip. Here are some pics of my device. Go easy on my engineering! Frosty_power has a good thread showing the one he made of plywood. He also used large flap to eliminate the spray that comes from the 2 inch lip on the back of our swimdecks.
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[Frosty_Power]

Great work Jetter! ^^^^ Looks awesome! ^^^^

[13RZ2]

**WARNING. Do not buy a product called SuckGate . I thought it was a fairly inexpensive option for a wakeshaper. It initially worked well, however the safety cable wasn't crimped and we lost it. The manufacturer Paul Laviolette admitted that there was an issue. but after 30 days has not replaced it. Wont return calls or email. Product was supposed to have a 2 year warranty. I also think he is selling on ebay under the name Surf Genie. not a man of his word. Paul Laviolette also has a new surf board company called Kanuk Board Co. Save your money and stay clear of this guy.

[duffymahoney]

**WARNING. Do not buy a product called SuckGate . I thought it was a fairly inexpensive option for a wakeshaper. It initially worked well, however the safety cable wasn't crimped and we lost it. The manufacturer Paul Laviolette admitted that there was an issue. but after 30 days has not replaced it. Wont return calls or email. Product was supposed to have a 2 year warranty. I also think he is selling on ebay under the name Surf Genie. not a man of his word. Paul Laviolette also has a new surf board company called Kanuk Board Co. Save your money and stay clear of this guy.

I have lost 2 to the bottom of the lake Get one that floats

[gravityair]

Are you building your own duffy?

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[13RZ2]

This was clearly an issue with the crimp on the safety cable. A floating one is the plan next . Nauticurl looks like they released a floating one . Any experience with that brand?

[BCRider]

I find it's better to attach the safety cable to a bouy instead of the boat. I lost my original one I made as it broke the rope that I used. My 2.0 version is attached to a bouy so if it rips off it's not lost.

[13RZ2]

**WARNING. Do not buy a product called SuckGate . I thought it was a fairly inexpensive option for a wakeshaper. It initially worked well, however the safety cable wasn't crimped and we lost it. The manufacturer Paul Laviolette admitted that there was an issue. but after 30 days has not replaced it. Wont return calls or email. Product was supposed to have a 2 year warranty. I also think he is selling on ebay under the name Surf Genie. not a man of his word. Paul Laviolette also has a new surf board company called Kanuk Board Co. Save your money and stay clear of this guy.

Paul has since called and we have worked out the issue and he is sending me a new gate.

[chopper515]

Tip: use a tool lanyard to tether to boat

Ergodyne Squids 3100 Tool Lanyard with Single Carabiner, Standard Length, Lime https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003E3TJT8..._reaI8M9ECiCZT

[JohnnieMo]

Tip: use a tool lanyard to tether to boat

Ergodyne Squids 3100 Tool Lanyard with Single Carabiner, Standard Length, Lime https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003E3TJT8..._reaI8M9ECiCZT

Thanks for the tip. Just got mine from Amazon.

[oh58plt]

Anyone tried the Roswell deflector?

[mikemcclain8]

Just to add to the conversation, I use the SWELL wakesurf shaper that sells for $229 on amazon but I believe I had some sort of discount and got it for $200 directly from them. Either way, it performs better than expected on my 2005 22i with/without ballast. The difference of ballast comes in when I try to surf versus my kids. They can ride without the rope regardless of ballast whereas I need about 600#'s in the rear locker and behind the engine (Direct drive) to let go of the rope.jakewake.jpgsamwake.jpg

[dakota4ce]

NAUTICURL.


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