They just drove it around at wakeboarding speeds and stared at the wake.

Wakeboard behind jet boat. Yamaha WakeBooster Button With the simple push of a button on the Connext Touchscreen integrated WakeBoosters can be deployed on either side of the boat. What type of boat is safest for wakeboarders. This involves using the wake behind the boat to push a small surfboard you are standing on without using a rope.

While this is a more expensive option it is a great option to avoid some of the issues we spoke. But be aware that its not easy to handle a waterski on a jet ski due to its larger size. Pros Affordability If you dont already own a boat thats ideal for tow sports a jet ski is a less expensive alternative.

Wakesurfing can only be done safely behind a jet boat inboard boat or with the new Volvo FFD. The problem with jet-drive boats for wakeboarding or towing in any sport has always been the same. They never said one word about anyone actually wakeboarding behind that boat during their test.

Riders with growing skills however will appreciate a serious wake. Just a couple quick comments about that magazine test. Can you waterski behind a jet ski.

The amount of room in the cockpit of a jet boat is significantly larger than a boat which is a sterndrive. Without a prop or rudder the running surface doesnt have anything keeping it from sliding out sideways. This video breaks it down for riders.

Watch Content Editor Brandon Judds analysis of wakeboarding behind a v-d. As soon as you cut out you pull the rear end of the boat with you. All of this being said it is possible though very challenging to wakeboard behind a jet ski and nearly impossible to wakesurf behind a Jet Ski.