2015 Yamaha 212X - Wakesurfing?

[KevinMc]

I just bought a 2015 Yamaha 212x last night. It comes with two ballast bags totaling 750lbs. I'm thinking of adding a third one to the center section. Has anyone had any luck wakesurfing behind a 212x? Do I need to invest in a wedge of any sort or will the 212x work with no problems? Salesman said this is all I need and I've seen video's of success. Thoughts?

 

[Devin Jensen]

Id say trial and error, depending on how much of a wave your looking for, I would use it as is to get used to and if you think you want more wave get another ballast.

 

[RightStuff]

Congrats!

All I can say is check out what @bobbie gets for a wave behind her 212x, you will be impressed with what can be accomplished. Do a bit of searching here and you will see her posts/pictures and info about how she has things setup for surfing.

 

[octavio3311]

Get use to surfing first, holding onto the rope.
Then go from there.
We've successfully surfed it with just the stock ballast and people ballast. Get everyone over to 1 side, and it's doable.

But yeah - if you catch the bug and want bigger - you'll need more ballast and the Wake Wedge.

 

[KevinMc]

Thanks everyone.

Congrats!

All I can say is check out what @bobbie gets for a wave behind her 212x, you will be impressed with what can be accomplished. Do a bit of searching here and you will see her posts/pictures and info about how she has things setup for surfing.

Wow, that's an impressive wave. I think I'll try it out in the spring and see what action I get with a stock setup. We typically have tons of people out on the weekend so adding people as ballast shouldn't be an issue. Thanks @RightStuff !

 

[buckbuck]

Stock ballast is enough. We added the Wake Wedge.

 

[KevinMc]

Stock ballast is enough. We added the Wake Wedge.

I've read a few people refer to the wake wedge. Is there a preferred vendor or is that the vendor?

 

[swatski]

I've read a few people refer to the wake wedge. Is there a preferred vendor or is that the vendor?

It is @jcyamaharider and @ar240owner's baby:

http://www.gantlinproducts.com/

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[jcyamaharider]

Just shoot me a PM or an email to wakewedge@charter.net. I can answer any questions that you have.

 

[buckbuck]

@KevinMc You can surf the 212X with the stock ballast but it is mushy. The Wake Wedge knocks down the froth and shapes the wave better. A number of guys feel you need more ballast but my opinion is you fill the boat with friends and you will be fine.