How dangerous is it to wakesurf behind an I/O

(mox369) · (mox369) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 01-28-2008, 7:43 AM

I have an I/O and im guessin i shouldnt be wakesurfin behind it, but i just want to make sure, i do have a swim platform coverin the lower unit but give me your advise

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(rallyart) · (rallyart) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 01-28-2008, 7:49 AM

JOnathan, imagine putting your hand in a blender.
Now imagine that 2" blade is 14" in diameter and is powered by 165 hp instead of that cute little electric motor.

mobster 01-28-2008, 8:34 AM

That is Sushi surfing there is a cover for the outboards prop contact mike @wakesurfing mag or www,wakesurfmag.com

(stick) · (stick) **Join Date: Dec 2007** 01-28-2008, 10:57 AM

It should work just fine....until you fall....then it will be the last thing you ever do.

(bigshow) · (bigshow) **Join Date: Feb 2005** 01-28-2008, 3:20 PM

Please do not surf behind an I/O or outboard. Consider the propeller placement on an inboard as a kind of necessary safety equipement.

I bet you can network on WW's find a 3rd be a 3rd and find someone with an inboard that is looking for another surfer. If you're ever in that states near central Ohio I'd be happy to have you on board.

Larry Mann at Trick Boardz has an informative wakesurfing web site. Please take a look. http://www.howtowakesurf.com/