my buddy and i taught a girl how to wakeboard yesterday. it was her first attempt and she doesn't do water sports. she got up after 4 tries i think and rode a couple coves. came back today and did even better. and is coming tomorrow too. i love seeing the excitement and possibility she's a lifer. we had her behind a 210 at 70', no ballast, 17.5 mph. yes the wake is washy, but we are letting her get comfortable on top of the water.