NSS Wow!

[vision]

While I love our G23, I would rate its surf wake as less than average among the inboards I have ridden behind or owned. Not a big surfer so this was not a huge concern. But decided to get the NNS if for no other reason but ease of switching sides to surf.

First wake set tonight after NSS installation and WOW what a difference. It is no Enzo, but the surf wake is now very respectable. Much longer pocket, great push, unbelievably simply set up. Equally important, the boat is so much safer to drive. Worth every penny.

[AirTool]

Equally important, the boat is so much safer to drive.

Probably MOST important.

[bradw]

One of the things that got nautique over the line for me! I didnt like the look of the flappy bits on the Malibus!

[wakeslasher69]

One of the things that got nautique over the line for me! I didnt like the look of the flappy bits on the Malibus!

This ^ ! I just came out of a Malibu LSV247 for the same reason. Just got behind my G23 last weekend with NSS and it is a pretty great wave out of the box! I will say that my Malibu slammed and leaned was bigger but really didn't have any more push and was pretty short. Loving being part of the Nautique family now!

[Casey@NautiqueMN]

We are having a surf Day in MN Tomorrow. If anyone is around and wants to check out a G23 with NSS and some extra weight, I will be on one all day on Lake Minnetonka. I also have a 230 w/NSS on shore we can test if need be. Let me know at casey.smith@marinemax.com.

PS. We have pulled 4 people out of 2012 Malibus becasue of the G w/ NSS. It is completely legit.

[F725]

See you there Casey!

[nyryan2001]

NSS is a better technology than the Malibu SG. For one, its not limited by the size of the gate.... too much weight with SG and water starts coming over the top of the gates and screws up the wave. Their MXZs are notorious for this. 2: its adjustable, and changes the shape of the wave depending on what you are traying to do... big monster steep wake or longer drawn out... Malibu SG its all or none.

Vision, I am at 40hrs on mine, at least 25 surfing... I think you'll find it can create a wake every big as goos as an enzo.

[Laketexoma]

Last night was our first night with the NSS!! I'm 6'8" 260 and could drop way back and catch up with no problems!! Well worth the wait for it to come in

[Casey@NautiqueMN]

From Yesterday, ended up with enough people to run full belly, 3/8 port, 1/8 Starboard, and a 750 in each locker. This is at 11.2, 4 NCRS and 2 NSS. We also we able to take it to a great skim wave after this.

[rod 007]

had a 08 230 have G25 now nss &ncrs not a big deal

[robertsmcfarland]

is that because the g25 produces a great wave with out all the technology?

[Erik]

While I love our G23, I would rate its surf wake as less than average among the inboards I have ridden behind or owned. Not a big surfer so this was not a huge concern. But decided to get the NNS if for no other reason but ease of switching sides to surf.

First wake set tonight after NSS installation and WOW what a difference. It is no Enzo, but the surf wake is now very respectable. Much longer pocket, great push, unbelievably simply set up. Equally important, the boat is so much safer to drive. Worth every penny.

Sorry, but "surf wake is now very respectable" on a well-over 100k boat makes me borderline nauseous. But a well-over 100k boat with supposed cutting edge wakesurf tech (which I find dubious at best but okay... okay....) bolt on now producing a wake that elicits an owner-informed opinion of "it is no Enzo" basically makes me want to tell you that you are doing the company absolutely no favors saying something like that - no matter your intent.

I mean we're talking about the boat that is currently the envy of every wakeboarder that isn't under contract to say the contrary (many of whom see wake surfing to be about as important as kneeboarding ).... I mean... facepalm. Seriously.

[vision]

Best grab your vomit bag for your weak stomach. My intent is not to promote the G23 as a surf boat. As I have posted in other threads, I would not recommend buying a G if you predominately surfed. The point of my comment is to let folks who read this forum know that the NSS system truly improved the surf wake, not just made it easier to switch sides and safer to drive. I used the industry leading wake surf boat as a comparison to give readers a comparison.

Simply an observation that might help others in deciding whether they want to add NSS to their new or previously purchased G23.

[lion90]

Best grab your vomit bag for your weak stomach. My intent is not to promote the G23 as a surf boat. As I have posted in other threads, I would not recommend buying a G if you predominately surfed. The point of my comment is to let folks who read this forum know that the NSS system truly improved the surf wake, not just made it easier to switch sides and safer to drive. I used the industry leading wake surf boat as a comparison to give readers a comparison.

Simply an observation that might help others in deciding whether they want to add NSS to their new or previously purchased G23.

I thank you for this (and I am sure many others will too). There is no substitute for actual real-world hands-on experience with the NSS. More importantly, input from people that have ridden both non-NSS and NSS waves. Sure I can test ride, but people that have now had multiple hours experimenting will provide even more depth to its ability/worth.

Like you, I bought the G23 for its wakeboarding wake. Most will agree that it is one of the, if not the best, wake out there right now. However, that doesn't mean that I don't enjoy surfing occasionally. For me, I have been debating whether the extra dough was worth it. Switching sides quickly is a plus, however, not enough reason for me to plunk down the extra money. However, if it truly does make the wave better and longer, that is more valuable. If it also allows for more tweaking of the type of wave, more value again. I don't need it to be the top wave out there or even top tier, but if it makes it better and more versatile, the money may be worth it.

Input from you and others has definitely validated that. Sure it is opinion, however, many are stating the same thing so it seems like pretty solid input.

Short story, thanks. Many of us are appreciative.

[nyryan2001]

I'd submit its had to cast a hard judgement on a boat on your first outing. IMO, take HOURS to learn and dial in a boat in for surf. Vision, I challenge you to post up some pics of your best surf wake and decribe what a "B" wave at best means to you. Unless you have a true 200-300hrs surfing over 10-15+ different boats... it takes time to dial it in and learn the boat. Lot of folks are quick to proclaim what a boat is capable of... and they simply dont know. I have right at 50hrs on my now, at least 35 of that surfing... and just not getting to the point I can consistently make and replicate the exact wave I am looking for.

what type of wave are you looking for? Describe? What type of boarding and tricks are you trying to do? Whats your setup?

I am not a Nautique fanboy by any means and will call a spade a spade... but I have been thouroughly impressed and I have surfed more than most, and on more boats than most, and I have the pics and video behind this.


maybe a total of 500lbs ballast in the port sac? is this the Enzo wave shape you were describing?





And this is 3 OEM tanks full, + about 750lbs extra in the Starboard trunk, I call this my 80% setup, how we ride most of the time, easy on the engine, not extreme, turning 3200-3500rpms. I can add another 1000lbs or so between the back and the bow...if I wanna go bonkers.

Keep in mind I am not a 22yr old pro surfer that is 5'5" and weighs 145. I am 6'1" and 200, I need a steeper faster wave comparatively.



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