Barefooting behind 22 VLX or 22MXZ

[Smurch06]

does anybody out there do this?  I know the future holds much more wakeboarding and surfing than it does recreational slalom and barefooting, but I want to make sure I have the option.  I was curious if anyone barefoots regularly behind these boats. 

[granddaddy55]

On 8/21/2017 at 9:36 PM, Smurch06 said:

does anybody out there do this?  I know the future holds much more wakeboarding and surfing than it does recreational slalom and barefooting, but I want to make sure I have the option.  I was curious if anyone barefoots regularly behind these boats. 

Unless your wake crossing , what difference would it make, most recreational footers aren't doing crosses

[Chaabo]

Doubt these boats are fast enough for footin'.

[Gavin17]

I don't see it happening but maybe...  top speed will be your biggest issue and chances are your barefoot prop isn't going to like surfing. 

 

The vtx and sport nautique can foot and surf if they have enough power bit they're way smaller boats that don't need that much weight to make a surf wave. 

I realize the op didn't even mention surfing but both hulls in question were designed with surfing in mind so taking away the surfability seems noteworthy.

That being said please try, then post photos and test results along with engine and prop specs.  

[hunter77ah]

Never tried it but I can probably hit 42 with my mxz... what's the speed formula for barefoot?

[Dare2goBare]

Speed is your issue, depending on your weight.  Take your weight devide by 10 then add 20.

Me. 220 lbs, ÷ 10 = 22, + 20 = 42.  I foot at 42 Mph. Then take your foot size in account , +/- 1Mph or so, bigger feet, a little slower, etc.

have fun and post pics / vids....

[Cole2001]

It’s all about the prop, you can prop a wakesetter to go 35 or 45. 

Honestly the ski boats don’t seem to go much faster either. 

 

[Sailvi767]

With a 2277 prop the 2016 VLX would do 42MPH with a 450 engine. With a 2401 it should be around 44MPH at 5500. With the base motor probably 42MPH. A 2017 LSV ran 43.5 with the 450 motor and a surfpipe again on the limiter at 5500 with the 2401.

[hunter77ah]

how fast she go?