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I know absolutely nothing about water skiing, wakeboarding, or towing inner tubes. Give me a fishing rod and I'm good to go.

I'd like to set up my '85 Montauk (90hp) for this effort and am of the understanding that I can simply use a bridle and float attached to the metal tie-down rings on the transom. Can someone recommend a brand or specific product for this, as well as a tow rope (length? Type?), and a wake board suitable for a slow hole-shot? I don't even have a friend who does this!

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Can't really recommend a brand, their are not too many to choose from. I use the type you just snap on the transom eyes. We were out today, tubing, I think I use a 50 footer and wakeboarding a 60?

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FASTFJR is right about bridals. There really isn't a brand name to be shooting for.

Wakeboards - Any wakeboard you purchase is going to be fine. The design differences you will come across have little to do with getting up, and more to do the the boards characteristics at riding speeds.

Ropes - I use a bridal system on mine. For Tubes I use a rope that is a little thicker and is specifically made for tubes. For skiing/wake boarding you can use a rope that is made up of several different sections. The section breaks are marked with the rope being different colors at each section. This will give you the opportunity at shorten and lengthen the rope depending on what you need. Typically a shorter length is used for wake boarding, as opposed to using 75ft. A shorter length will also make it a little easier for the wakeboarder to get up. I would start with a length of about 45 ft. There are Wake board specific ropes which are designed to not stretch when the rider starts to pull hard, but it sounds like you are trying to go professional and a rope made of sections will be most useful to you.

One of the biggest goals for a wakeboarder is to be able to launch off one side of the wake and land on the other, essentially jumping over the wake. With a shorter rope it makes this task a little easier for beginners. A short rope makes it easier to clear the wake because it isn't as wide at 45 ft off the stern as it is at say 60 ft off, but it also prevents the rider from gets as much air. The more air the bigger the tricks! As the rider gets better you can start to lengthen the rope out to about 50-55ft.

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As my 13 year old son told me yesterday. The reason why he was having a problem getting up on the wake board was two fold, driver error and we needed a real wakeboard tower. I told as soon as he can afford it he can buy himself what ever boat he likes.:D

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Good answer!

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Wake board ropes have wider handles compared to traditional water ski rope. A little shorter is better. But a ski rope and pylon work just fine...:D Other pictures on my page.

BTW when a teenager has difficulty with this sport it us usually blamed on the driver... Kind of standard protocol...:o

Have fun

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Thank you, this is good info! I'm going to jump on ebay and see what I can find in the way of Wakeboards.

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Wakeboard brands hyperlite, liquid force, ronix, or cwb, but thats just me.