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Wake shapers


Timholsten

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Anyone have pros or cons for wake shapers.  Have 07 23lsv with 910lbs extra in both rear lockers and still can't produce a long wake.  Lake is always busy so when i add bow weight, im always taking on water .  any suggestions?

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They work, they make the wave longer.

I have a suction cup shaper and if I'm feeling lazy, it makes the wave bigger and longer than just 750lb on 1 side does. Though you'll want weight too

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I have an '06 LSV which is think is very similar or same to '07.  We do not focus on surfing, but do it for kicks after wakeboarding.  We run a 750 in both rear lockers and a DIY suction cup gate.  Crew of ~3 then usually sits on the surf side.  Works great for us, definitely makes a huge difference having the gate.  Others here would probably add bow weight to make it even better.

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Kdspindl do you run your wedge when you surf?  Is it a power wedge or Manuel Wedge?  Also do you utilize the wedge when wakeboarding.

 

Reason I ask is I’m looking at a 05 23 LSV and a 06 23 LSV one with a Manuel Wedge the other with a power wedge and I’m trying to figure out if the Power Wedge is worth $5k more in price. We mostly Wakeboard 80% of the time   

 

Sorry don't mean to hyjack the thread

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I bought the Ronix Shaper and it didn't work on my 08 VLX due to the way the boat is roundly shaped where it needs to be placed.  I sold it and then bought a Mission Delta that works like a champ.  Not sure how different the 07 to the 08 hull is shaped at the rear. 

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Our wake shaper works very well. We have 1100’s in the back,1000 in the front filled to 650-750. I’ve got about $30 in my shaper that I’ve used for 3 years now.

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7 hours ago, hawaiianstyln said:

I bought the Ronix Shaper and it didn't work on my 08 VLX due to the way the boat is roundly shaped where it needs to be placed.  I sold it and then bought a Mission Delta that works like a champ.  Not sure how different the 07 to the 08 hull is shaped at the rear. 

Exactly, the same!

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I have a 2010 LSV and just tried the Swell.  It was better in that I did not have to list the boat but not sure it was any bigger than when I do list the boat prior to having it.  We don't surf a lot so I just use the stock ballast.  That said I only had a couple people in the boat.  Usually a larger / heavier crew.  I just ordered a Liquid Force Edge Mega.  I am hoping to compare it to the Swell next weekend.  I am thinking the larger surface area will make it better but really have no basis for my comment.

With respect to the power wedge I use it for both surfing and wake boarding.  It does not have the same ramp without it.  I do like the power wedge as it will increase the angle automatically once up to speed which helps coming out of the hole.  I would not be that happy with the wake without the wedge.  I do have the diamond hull but not sure how big of a difference that makes.  The diamond hull does make it very skiable for slalom skiing.

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Lptexas,

Yes, we put the wedge down for both surfing and wakeboarding.  i think it helps the wave for both.  We have the manual wedge so it is either up or down.  i have never been on a boat with a power wedge so i can't really comment on that.  i think others here are big fans of the power wedge, but not sure.  One thing i do appreciate about the manual wedge is there is no risk of failure and one less thing that could ever give you an issue.  I am not an expert, but feel free to send me a PM if there is anything else i can help with too.

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