wakeskating behind pwc

[wakeshredder]

I just bought a Yamaha Wave Venture 1996 and was wondering. Does this machine have enough power to pull an adult wakeskater/wakeboarder? I know it is said to have 80hp but I also believe that with the jet engine that doesn't add up like a prop... will this work?

 

[j442w30]

Re: wakeskating behind pwc

The only way to find out is to try, jets usually have great acceleration so getting the skater out of the hole shouldn't be a problem.

Be forewarned though, in most places the jet ski has to be a 3 seat model for it to legally tow someone with room for the driver, spotter, and an empty space for the person being towed.

 

[gmcc]

Re: wakeskating behind pwc

The kids have no problem skating behind our 130 hp Sea Doo. You should de OK. Just make sure it is a 3 person ski. The Marine Police love to give out the $125 tickets on our lake.

 

[Liquid_force]

Re: wakeskating behind pwc

My brother's '95 SeaDoo SP (40hp) had no problem pulling a 120lb slalom skier out. I don't think it would be a stretch to think a 150lb slalom skier with a little skill would have fared fine as well.

As for wake sports. That same seadoo is how my brother and I both learned to wakeboard (180lb). Pulling power isn't a problem at all, but they're tricky to drive as keeping a steady speed takes some concentration. Obviously the wake will be tiny, but it's enough to learn to jump.