Wakeboard behind jetski jumping the wake?

Question

Ok well I am wakeboarding behind a 2007 fx cruiser yamaha waverunner. I can wakeboard pretty well.I am going about 37 when wakeboarding but when i look at how fast i should and i go that fast it kinda feels wierd with alot of pull on my arms. So for my Q is it affecting my jumping ability

Answer 1

37 for wakeboarding? dude that aint right. go down to about 22. if you feel like you have too much drag then just get used to it. its not like the waverunner has any wake any way. at 37 you might as well sit on the dock drinkin a cold one.

Answer 2

Wow 37......  that's crazy you must feel like you're flying.  Try 21-23.  pull on your arms shouldn't be bad after your up.  if you can comfortably hold on with one hand and still stay up when your in between the wakes with little to no effort then you are at about the right speed.  At least that's what works for me.  I wouldn't try any jumps at 37 that might mean a hospital trip - "hey hold my beer and watch this"  ha ha

Answer 3

Depending on your weight, you should be pulled anywhere from 18-24 mph. 37mph is way too fast to get a proper cut and the pop you want. If you were to go slower it would also create a larger (give you more pop) wake which would help your jump. So yes, your jump is being affected by your speed.

p.s. Find a boat to give you a pull