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Forum: Wakesurfing 09-23-2011, 10:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,041
Posted By Shorpy
Nice. Cue safety Nazis in 1.....2.....3

Nice.

Cue safety Nazis in 1.....2.....3
Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 09-23-2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,793
Posted By Shorpy
Who suggested that?

Who suggested that?
Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 09-23-2011, 9:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,793
Posted By Shorpy
Maybe I wasn't clear. He can clear our wake with...

Maybe I wasn't clear. He can clear our wake with or without ballast. He can also clear the wake on other boats, including our friend's I/O with a small washy wake.
Forum: Wakesurfing 09-22-2011, 8:04 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 20,364
Posted By Shorpy
Maybe you missed these bits? "I blame us,...

Maybe you missed these bits?

"I blame us, rather than the salesperson who sold it to us."

"We'll be on Old River tomorrow from 2 on. If you see us you're welcome to take some pulls ."

I...
Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 09-22-2011, 8:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,793
Posted By Shorpy
Good point. Both ballast tanks empty, 22.5...

Good point.

Both ballast tanks empty, 22.5 (PP Stargazer- GPS), 70' line:

http://petefagerlin.com/images/2011MB/d_grab.jpg

It really is a confidence thing, IMO. My kid was constantly asking...
Forum: Wakesurfing 09-22-2011, 7:38 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 20,364
Posted By Shorpy
Good news. That's progress right there. To see it...

Good news. That's progress right there. To see it for yourself, have a surf session and then try to surf or skate through the same water. It will become abundantly clear as the tow boat porpoises and...
Forum: Wakesurfing 09-21-2011, 7:20 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 20,364
Posted By Shorpy
Yeah, perpendicular to the side of the boat...I...

Yeah, perpendicular to the side of the boat...I messed that explanation up.

Mitch doesn't have to listen to me. There are plenty of other folks out there whose posts illustrate the fact that he is...
Forum: Wakesurfing 09-21-2011, 7:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,782
Posted By Shorpy
I don't know as we haven't run that setup. Based...

I don't know as we haven't run that setup. Based upon my experience I would imagine the wake would be steeper with a shorter pocket (basic weighting consequences).
Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 09-21-2011, 7:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,793
Posted By Shorpy
I disagree based upon my experience with the same...

I disagree based upon my experience with the same sized kid and the same wake.

It's a technique and confidence thing.

The OP's kid looks very comfortable so all he needs to do is load the line...
Forum: Wakesurfing 09-20-2011, 7:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,782
Posted By Shorpy
JS (dreamer) stock prop 13.5 x 17.5, 375hp Zr6

JS (dreamer) stock prop 13.5 x 17.5, 375hp Zr6
Forum: Wakesurfing 09-20-2011, 7:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,782
Posted By Shorpy
JS (dreamer) the stock ballast is 2300 lbs. ...

JS (dreamer) the stock ballast is 2300 lbs.

(newwhit) I've had the sacks for years and bought the rest from Wakemakers.com and did the install myself.
Forum: Wakesurfing 09-19-2011, 7:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,782
Posted By Shorpy
A single 1 1/2" thru hul handles the intake/drain...

A single 1 1/2" thru hul handles the intake/drain duties for two Jabsco Ballast Puppies.

http://petefagerlin.com/images/2011MB/holy_grail.jpg
Forum: Wakesurfing 09-19-2011, 7:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,782
Posted By Shorpy
The "Enzo style" custom sack that I'll be getting...

The "Enzo style" custom sack that I'll be getting this Winter for the regular side will be 29x21x48 (rear locker portion) and 93x11x20 (dong portion).

That works out to be 1790 pounds if filled to...
Forum: Wakesurfing 09-19-2011, 6:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,782
Posted By Shorpy
We surf 10.7-11 so I don't have pictures of it at...

We surf 10.7-11 so I don't have pictures of it at higher speeds (except the first few above of the goofy side at 12ish).

I don't think the pocket is short but as always, YMMV.
...
Forum: Wakesurfing 09-19-2011, 5:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,782
Posted By Shorpy
Which pocket looks short? I don't have many pics...

Which pocket looks short? I don't have many pics of the regular side without sacks.
Forum: Wakesurfing 09-19-2011, 5:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,782
Posted By Shorpy
I drive in a straight line, unless the...

I drive in a straight line, unless the shore/boats/wildlife/small children are in front of us.

All of the goofy pics above have no bow sac.

Here is a picture of the regular side with no sacks,...
Forum: Wakesurfing 09-19-2011, 4:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,782
Posted By Shorpy
I also don't claim to have it dialed since we...

I also don't claim to have it dialed since we haven't sacked out the goofy side yet.

Given that, here are some pics of the goofy side. Stock tank filled in 60 seconds, 425ish lbs of people, about...
Forum: Wakesurfing 09-16-2011, 2:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,916
Posted By Shorpy
QUICK!!! DUCK!!!!!!!!!!! Something just...

QUICK!!!

DUCK!!!!!!!!!!!

Something just flew over your head!
Forum: Wakesurfing 09-16-2011, 2:15 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 20,364
Posted By Shorpy
Why do the weak thinkers trot out the "you're...

Why do the weak thinkers trot out the "you're trolling" bit when they are backed into a corner?

I'm sure I have video of the following swells that develop behind my boat. Hell, I've had to deal...
Forum: Wakesurfing 09-16-2011, 1:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 20,364
Posted By Shorpy
You seem to be the only one to hold that opinion....

You seem to be the only one to hold that opinion. The next time we encounter an idiot on Vic's I'll make a point of shooting some video so you can see for yourself. I'm surprised that you aren't...
Forum: Wakesurfing 09-16-2011, 12:49 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 20,364
Posted By Shorpy
Yes. Been there, done that. Still trying to...

Yes. Been there, done that. Still trying to figure out why he's so afraid of whipping someone on a tube.

Do you think that to have fun wakeboarding you "have to start getting unsafe"?
Forum: Wakesurfing 09-16-2011, 12:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 20,364
Posted By Shorpy
How are you defining "unsafe"? I've seen...

How are you defining "unsafe"?

I've seen plenty of kids have a blast at 15mph behind a boat on a tube, heading in a straight line even.
Forum: Wakesurfing 09-16-2011, 12:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 20,364
Posted By Shorpy
On those days Grant Line is a better option than...

On those days Grant Line is a better option than Vic's. It's deeper and typically has less boat traffic and is ridable when Old River is blown out.



Impossible. A boat weighted for surfing...
Forum: Wakesurfing 09-16-2011, 6:38 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,916
Posted By Shorpy
Exactly! Try writing a term paper with a...

Exactly!

Try writing a term paper with a pencil filled with water.

It doesn't work!
Forum: Wakesurfing 09-15-2011, 9:15 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 20,364
Posted By Shorpy
I can. They are idiots. Victoria Slough is prime...

I can. They are idiots. Victoria Slough is prime wakeboarding/skiing water, but that is not why people who surf in Vic's are idiots. They are idiots because it's only 12-15 deep. Old River is 2...
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