Also, if another boat is “running the line” you’re looking at, it’s typically courteous to either go in the same direction they are or find a different spot. You’ll drive in a straight line while surfing, so find a spot that has enough space for a good run. It doesn’t have to be glass calm, but less wind is typically better. When you’re looking for a wakesurf spot, find somewhere that has enough depth and is relatively calm. If you have shallow spots in your waterway, you’ll notice the wave dropping out and losing size and push so it’s best to stay in deep water at all times. When you have less water underneath you, the boat will not generate a fully formed wave. It’s best to wakesurf in at least 12 feet of water. The boat will take care of filling the ballast, dialing in speed control and setting Power Wedge III and Surf Gate to deploy. If your rider is right-foot-forward (called “goofy foot”), just hit “Surf Right.” Malibu makes it that easy. In this case you will hit the “Surf Left” button. The rider should have their toes facing the wave for beginners, so for example, a left-foot-forward rider (called regular foot) will start out surfing on the left side of the boat from the perspective of someone driving.
Whichever foot they step forward with first is a good indication of which foot forward they will have while wakesurfing. How do you know which side your rider wants to surf? A great way for beginners to tell which foot they should have forward is to stand behind them and lightly push them forward so they have to take a step.
The last two steps are to fill ballast and set Power Wedge III to the desired level. Shorter boats can be at the lower side of that speed range whereas longer boats will need to be on the higher side. If you want to dig in and set your boat up manually, just select “Surf Left” or “Surf Right” in the upper right-hand corner of the 12”, engage cruise control and set your speed to somewhere between 10.6 and 11.4. From there, select “Surf Left” or “Surf Right”, press “Load” and the boat will do the rest. The first way is to navigate to the presets screen on the 12” display. Malibu makes setting up a surf wave incredibly easy. If you’re on a busy waterway, tell your rider to hold their board up vertically so they are more visible to other boats when they fall. You also need a throwable flotation device and some states require a watersports flag as a visual indicator your rider has fallen. Kids under 12 need to wear theirs at all times. Stay at least 200 feet away from docks, other boats and stationary objects while underway, and keep enough Coast Guard-approved PFDs in the boat for all passengers. It’s also good to keep in mind that your boat has a lot of power and there’s no reason to use it all to pull the rider up. Keep your rider in view at all times and make sure you keep a safe distance between the boat and the surfer when you’re circling around to pick them up after they fall. The main thing to think about is always safety. Malibu makes it simple to tweak your wave’s pitch and drive with ballast and Power Wedge III.ĭriving for wakesurfing can feel a little intimidating at first, but it becomes second nature after a short time. For example, your wakeboard weighting setup might be really close to your surf setup, but not exact. Another great thing about Malibu’s surf system is it combines with several different surf innovations to make an infinitely customizable wave. In most cases, your evenly weighted setup similar to your wakeboard weight setup will work as a great starting point for your surf setup, so the convenience factor is off the charts. You don’t have to displace crew and move weight from side to side, Surf Gate allows you to generate a world-class wave on either side with the boat while staying evenly weighted. It all starts with Surf Gate, Malibu’s patented wakesurf technology that allows you to create a wave on either side of the boat with the touch of a button. Malibu has spent tens of thousands of hours honing in the perfect balance of all these elements to make the best wakesurf boats in the world.Ĭomfort, convenience, luxury and technology are all important elements in a surf boat, but the single most important element is performance. It’s not enough to just produce a great wakesurf wave, the boat needs to be a Swiss Army knife with all sorts of capabilities that range from comfort to convenience to performance to technology.
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