Now that gas prices are getting so high, does any one knows if you get better fuel economy if you sack your bu vs the wedge? I have a 2006 VLX and I am running all four ballast tanks and the stock prop that came with the boat. Also how does the wake compare with ballast and fat sacks instead of ballast and wedge? I haven't experimented with it much, yet. Any info is appreciated!

They should be so close that you won't know the difference on gas. the wedge will give the wake more of a lip.

I hardly ever use the wedge. I pretty much use the stock 4 ballast tanks, and about 420 in lead bags. It seems that most my riders don't need more than that. I have only had a couple riders need more, and I have plenty of sacks if they do. Once in a great while I will drop the wedge. It does make the wake a bit steeper, and gives a bit more pop. Only takes a few seconds compared to filling sacks. I also usually have quite a few peeps in the boat, so like I said, not a big need for more weight.

I never used the wedge when I had over stock ballast or a lot of people. The wedge was more effective for light boat loads. <BR> <BR>As far as gas, if your normal line has a lot of turns or turn-arounds, DON'T use the wedge. It eats gas on sharp turns. Going straight, I didn't notice it using any more gas than an extra sack would.

I never use the wedge either. Just sacs.

Buzz, we ought to try the wedge while wakesurfing. Get that wake up even higher! <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/proud.gif" border=0>

We always run the wedge. If we have a lot of people in the boat we run it all the way down. If we have just a few people we run it about 7/8ths of the way down. We also always have 4 sacks and 1200 lbs of lead in the boat.

I always use the wedge and ballast. The boat is a normal size direct drive. I like the lip on the wake the wedge puts out. I would be willing to bet that gas consumption will be similar with lots of weight or the wedge.

I tend to think the wedge eats a little more especially getting out of the hole.

If I use a bunch of extra sacs, then I don't use (or feel like I need) the wedge. With only stock ballast and a few people the wedge can make a big difference.

^^^ <BR> <BR>Agree with ol Eubanks. One of the reasons I like the VLX is stock wake with Wedge. Any stock wake that can send my sorry skills riding into the flats is good enough. Add a few people and it's even better.

Last summer I had stock ballast full, wedge down, and 10 people in the boat and HO-LE-CHIT.

Shane - Where have you been Sir?? NOBODY was at Lavon on Saturday. You should have seen the water at the dam...it put the Brazos to shame. <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/proud.gif" border=0>

Like Buzz said and personally riding behind his..We took the wedge off and use about the same combo as him. WITH the wedge the wake had a "crust"on it and seemed less consistent... anyone that has riden behind ours has LOVED it. <BR> <BR>Side note: Dont worry about gas consumption and ride and have fun.

Working and hunting since October. <BR> <BR>Speaking of Talk to the BIll, that's where I was, and it was soooooo perfect. Besides my boat stays down there. I have my Dallas boats when I need to borrow a ride.

Ok, maybe I'll see you out there when you're with TalleyHo. I haven't seen him this year yet either. I had to start my season early since it ends in June 6th when my first squid is born.

Nu Bu, <BR> <BR>Been there...dam much more than I knew what to do with.

Dude, thats only because your a water skier, and not a wakeboarder. Your wife didn't have any problems with it.

Shut your pie hole.... <BR> <BR>Hey I got some air....<IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0>