Wake Surfing

[WaterDog]

Pretty cool, I've never tried this, but want to.... although not sure if it would be fun to wipe out in front of the prop blade.

[spookini]

To really get a surfable wake, I believe the boat has to be weighted down w/ water ballast bags so that it lists to one side and sends the surfable wake off to the same side.

There is a video somewhere on youtube showing the ballast system.  I think it's also explained this deeper, surfable wake also keeps you from falling into the prop.

[jesutton3]

Please do not try this behind an inboard/outboard (stern drive) or outboard boat.  The only boats that should be used are inboard boats.  The prop is below the boat and hitting the prop is not an issue.

[Easy Rider]

Here is a good one from 2007 to show how easy it is to do - and how you don't need to be so close to the boat.

[WaterDog]

Easy rider - cool video.  Noticed your picture, it looks like you are paddling inside a large building.

[spookini]

[WaterDog]

 there's even a competition for wake surfing?  cool boards,  those guys make it look easy.

[Easy Rider]

Easy rider - cool video.  Noticed your picture, it looks like you are paddling inside a large building.

Indoor wave pool in Edmonton, AB, Canada that I rent out. 



The surf is much better now that all the "paddles" that make the waves are fixed.

Dave Kalama was up a few months ago.

[WaterDog]

Pretty sweet!  The pic with Kalama looks like a good size wave for an indoor pool.   How was the Kalama Kamp?