Surfing behind 99 san

[99SAN]

Well, we have been trying to surf for a few weeks now and we can't go ropeless. I have a 750 (80% full, manual pump) and the 650 ski locker was 90% full due to the air not wanting to bleed out. So at least 1000lbs. I'm riding a shred stixx carbon sixer and also a broadcast. I tried every spot on the wave to get push but could only get a little push 1-2' from the platform.What am I doing wrong. Anyone have a video riding behind a older super air? Left my gopro at home so I won't have a video until next weekend.

[Chexi]

Add at least 400 lbs to the bow and a 400lb sac (or people) on the surf side seats in the wraparound seat area. That should do the trick.

[99SAN]

Add at least 400 lbs to the bow and a 400lb sac (or people) on the surf side seats in the wraparound seat area. That should do the trick.

Are these boats really that hard to surf. Do u think I'm doing something wrong. 1000-1100 lbs (sitting sideways) & 200lbs sand in the bow I forgot about + 250 in people. The wave was huge at 9mph but we tried surfing from 9-11mph

[stewartsnow]

Need more weight still

[stewartsnow]

For port side surf I do this for my '00 SAN:
750 by engine
2-400's in seating area. One on port side
floor and other on seat above
600 in ski locker
Then I'll have people sit at back of boat. When your driving boat hop over to port side seat while holding steering wheel to see if wave cleans up

[markj]

Yep. More weight. IMO if the water isn't near the top of your gunnel, you need more weight. It at least has to be at your rub rail minimum. We're all goofy so I use a 350 on top of the rear factory tank and 2 350s behind the driver's seat with an additional 350 between the driver and observer. Total of 4 350 lb sacks. Factory belly tank full too. Oh, and rear port side empty usually. Depends on people. I can't remember where the vents are on the 99 but we just temporarily duct tape our vents on my 05 shut so water doesn't get in. You also may want to consider taping your bilge outlet shut while you're surfing too or putting a check valve in place so water doesn't back feed into your bilge while you're listed over.

[markj]

Based on a comment from an earlier post, I should clarify my earlier statement and say that the water level should be at or above the rub rail while surfing. Not while sitting idle. Don't want any newbies sinking their boat. Carry on...

[99SAN]

Ok, thanks guys. More weight it is. I have more sacs but didn't fill them. I'll get shoot some video next weekend. Oh what speed are u guys running. I have read 10-11mph dose that seem correct?

[Chexi]

When I used to surf, I would typically run about 10.8 - 11.5.

Now that I have given you this knowledge, if I hear you are surfing in butter at 7 am when other people are trying to ski, wakeboard, or foil (as I saw 4 different surf boats doing this past Sunday morning on Lake Austin at 7 am), I'm going to have to track you down and kill you. Please be respectful of others and take the surfing to the choppier areas of the water. I'm not saying this specficially to you, but to all wakesurfers.

[99SAN]

Thanks chexi, I ride on the small part of the river and we rarely see anyone.

[surroundsound64]

I have 750 in the port locket and only 375 in the ski locker and with my wife and 3 and 4 yr old I can EASILY surf ropeless.

[Chexi]

Yes, but you will get a better wave with a much longer pocket with some weight in the bow too. With the setup you described, I used to be ablt to surf too, but I couldn't travel far back without losing the push of the wave. Granted, great technique will save you, but most of us do not have great technique.

[markj]

Yes, but you will get a better wave with a much longer pocket with some weight in the bow too. With the setup you described, I used to be ablt to surf too, but I couldn't travel far back without losing the push of the wave. Granted, great technique will save you, but most of us do not have great technique.

Could it be more obvious that chexi is a closet surfer? I'd bet money that he is... or will be soon. Just like everyone else that likes riding sideways and still wants to maintain a career without fear of injury/income loss.

[99SAN]

Chexi deffinitly surfs I do wakeboard but Im always sore for a few days, that's why we are trying to surf. Like mark said we all have to maintain a career.

[99SAN]

When you guys fill the 750s up, How much room is there on top of the bag. It seems like my compartment was only 1/2 way full