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Building on the 10 years of superior performance from the patented and proven Convex V hull technology, Tigé continues to further improve and enhance the surf wave you expect from a boat. Our latest patented innovation, the Convex VX, is a hull extension device designed to enhance the running surface of your Tigé at wakesurf speeds. Our engineering and design team approached this project with a comprehensive solution in mind—to precisely manage water flow. The Convex VX takes Tigé’s pro level wave to an unrivaled height, as it is longer, stronger, and more powerful ...]]> The Tigé Convex VX reshapes the sport of wakesurfing.

Building on the 10 years of superior performance from the patented and proven Convex V hull technology, Tigé continues to further improve and enhance the surf wave you expect from a boat. Our latest patented innovation, the Convex VX, is a hull extension device designed to enhance the running surface of your Tigé at wakesurf speeds. Our engineering and design team approached this project with a comprehensive solution in mind—to precisely manage water flow. The Convex VX takes Tigé’s pro level wave to an unrivaled height, as it is longer, stronger, and more powerful than any other boat on the water. The extension also creates a smooth, deep pocket that easy to dial in time after time, making the best wave even better.

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1. Alouette Lake: Located in the Golden Ears Provincial Park, 11 km north of Maple Ridge on the North Side of the Fraser River. Camping is also available at Alouette. The boat launch is a four-lane cement surface boat launch at the south end of the lake. Two long docks installed from May to September each year. Good parking (pay parking) in the boat lot. Five minute slightly steep trail, walk to boat ramp from boat parking lot. Two outhouses at the boat ...]]> Below you’ll find some quick reference information on some of the top boating areas in the Fraser Valley:

1. Alouette Lake: Located in the Golden Ears Provincial Park, 11 km north of Maple Ridge on the North Side of the Fraser River. Camping is also available at Alouette. The boat launch is a four-lane cement surface boat launch at the south end of the lake. Two long docks installed from May to September each year. Good parking (pay parking) in the boat lot. Five minute slightly steep trail, walk to boat ramp from boat parking lot. Two outhouses at the boat ramp. Two minute boat ride to swimming beach, 75+ picnic tables, canoe rentals, flush washrooms, etc. View a map, and click “get directions” here: http://g.co/maps/5sgr5

2. Chilliwack Lake: Located 64km east of Chilliwack. Camping is available at Chilliwack Lake. The boat launch is a gradual single wide boat launch next to the day-use area and camping. There is a day-use parking area for vehicles and trailers during the day only. There is no marina nearby to moor boats. View a map, and click “get directions” here: http://bit.ly/GXlses

3. Cultus Lake: Located 11km southwest of Chilliwack. Camping is available at Cultus Lake. There are double paved boat launching ramps at Maple Bay and Jade Bay. Jade Bay is open year round. Maple Bay is only open during peak season. View a map and click “get directions”  here: http://bit.ly/GVJdSZ

4. Harrison Lake: Located off of Hwy. #9 close to the town of Agassiz, BC. The popular resort community of Harrison Hot Springs, BC, is located at the south end of Harrison Lake. The boat launch is located just east of the lagoon. There is an access road that follows the east side of the lake to various camping areas. Harrison Hot Springs features large mineral hot springs, beaches, swimming, water sports, sailing and resort accommodations. Camping areas can also be found on the east side of the lake. View a map and click “get directions” here: http://bit.ly/HgQCQD

5. Pitt Lake: as the second largest lake in the Lower Mainland, Pitt Lake is located in Pitt Meadows, surrounded by rugged terrain making only the south end accessible by road. The paved 208th Street will take you to the Grant Narrows Regional Park at the southern end, where you can access camping, fishing, water sports, and of course the boat launch. View a map and click “get directions” here: http://g.co/maps/33hff

6. Stave Lake: Located in Mission, about 65km east of Vancouver. Because of its large size and the dense wilderness surrounding it, the lake is only easily accessible from one site on the south end. From the town of Maple Ridge on Hwy. #7, the Dewdney Trunk Road will take you to Stave Falls, where the boat launch is located. The closest amenities, accommodations and services are available in Maple Ridge or Mission. Camping is not available. View a map and click “get directions” here: http://g.co/maps/cszrf

It seems like every time I’m out on a public lake there’s some guy whipping huge turns under full power to double back and pick up a fallen rider – seriously , everytime, without fail.  The problem with power turns is that they send roller all the way down the lake, generally transforming a nice day on the water in a huge churning mess.  Power turners also bounce everyone around in the boat,  surround fallen riders with a ton of huge rollers and waste a bunch of gas unnecessarily.  Long story short, drivers who ...]]> Ditch the power turn for perfect pickups:

It seems like every time I’m out on a public lake there’s some guy whipping huge turns under full power to double back and pick up a fallen rider – seriously , everytime, without fail.  The problem with power turns is that they send roller all the way down the lake, generally transforming a nice day on the water in a huge churning mess.  Power turners also bounce everyone around in the boat,  surround fallen riders with a ton of huge rollers and waste a bunch of gas unnecessarily.  Long story short, drivers who power turn are jerks, – no different than the telemarketers who calls your house at 7am on a Saturday.

Neutralize
As soon as the rider falls, chop the throttle to neutral. As you do this, turn the steering wheels either right or left to set up a little pre-turn, just like you would if the boat were under power.  I like turning left because my boat makes a tighter circle in idle to the right.

Turnaround
Once the boat comes off plane, put it in idle and turn the wheel completely to the right.  You will have to go over very little rollers.

Head Back
Idle back in a straight line to your rider.  Make sure to drive about 20 feet away so that when you circle around your rider the rope will catch him but he won’t have the entire length of the rope drag down his body as you tighten up.

Pick up and go
Once the rider gets the rope, tap the boat in and out of gear.  When you can tell the handle is 10 to 15 feet away from his hands, take it out of gear and coast so you don’t yank the rider abruptly.  Once the rider had the handle and is ready, drop the hammer.

Courtesy: Travis Moye for Wakeboarding Magazine http://wakeboardingmag.com

No one likes the jerk who bat-turns back to the rider. Whipping around like an idiot ruins the water and is frustrating for the rider to boot. When your rider falls, put the boat in neutral, turn the wheel and drive back ...]]> Tips on the the Ultimate Guide to Boatmanship:

What Is Boatmanship? Think of it as a standard set of rules of thumb on the water. They’re not secrets, but more of an unspoken code among watermen. Here are just some of the ways you can transform yourself into a more courteous, respectful and wake-savvy boat captain this summer.

Slow Your Roll

No one likes the jerk who bat-turns back to the rider. Whipping around like an idiot ruins the water and is frustrating for the rider to boot. When your rider falls, put the boat in neutral, turn the wheel and drive back to your rider at a slow speed. This applies to PWCs and wakeskating as well. Take your time and keep things smooth.

Pamper the Boat Owner

Are you bumming rides this summer? Take care of the boat owner. After all, he’s the reason you’re on the water in the first place. Remember: He doesn’t just pick up the gas; he covers insurance, boat payments and wear and tear. It’s like living with your parents all over again. When you’re driving the owner of the boat, give him everything you’ve got. Pay attention, use the cruise control and make sure everyone in the boat is in the right spot so the wake is dialed. Compliment him, kiss his ass and have a beer waiting for him because at the end of the month, he has to make the payment — not you.

Find a Line

Although people often avoid them, there are lines on the lake. Don’t be the rookie driving in circles — you’re better than that. If everyone runs the same lines and shares the water, everyone will have a calm set. First, don’t try to run opposite sides of the lake because you think farther away is better. Your rollers have to go somewhere, and they’ll eventually make their session-wrecking way into the other boats’ paths. Instead, drive the same line as your fellow boaters, running a straight parallel path on the same line. When you turn around, first turn slightly in the opposite direction and then make a long arc back into the same line. For example, if you’re making a left, first make a right for a bit and then a long left back into the line. This maximizes your riding length and keeps the water as calm as possible without doing a drop.

Provide the Best Possible Pulls

Remember Travis Moye’s golden rule: Drive your friends like you want to be driven. Make sure everything is set before your rider hits the water. Dial in his wake with the right ballast configuration and trim plate setting and set the cruise control to his desired speed. If you’re lucky enough to have one of the new-fangled dash systems like TigéTouch, you can do all this with the touch of a button.

Supervise Your Sound

It’s fine to crank your tunes while you’re pulling a rider — in fact, it’s encouraged. But when he falls, tone down your stereo so you can talk to your passengers and your rider. You can use this time to explain to him why he fell. This will make the girls in the boat think you’re better than him, ensuring the best possible chance to score. (And by score, I mean take one of the lovely ladies out to dinner and a movie and have her home by 10 p.m.) When the rope gets taut, just tap the TigéTouch and bring back the beats.

Source

A wave can be tailored according to your preference by shifting, adding or subtracting weight in the boat.  For example, if you want a lippy, peaky wave width more vertical height and a sweet spot that’s smaller and closer to the boat, then add a bunch of weight to the stern.  On the other hand, if you want a lengthy, pushy wave that has a longer sweet spot, then add weight to the front of the boat.  Of course, you’ve got to get your boat’s “lean” on.  That means putting virtually all the ...]]> Bring the Ocean to the Lake: Wake Guide

A wave can be tailored according to your preference by shifting, adding or subtracting weight in the boat.  For example, if you want a lippy, peaky wave width more vertical height and a sweet spot that’s smaller and closer to the boat, then add a bunch of weight to the stern.  On the other hand, if you want a lengthy, pushy wave that has a longer sweet spot, then add weight to the front of the boat.  Of course, you’ve got to get your boat’s “lean” on.  That means putting virtually all the weight on one side of the boat – usually the port side because of the standard prop rotations.  “I come from a surfing background, so the bigger the better,” says Chase Hazen.  “I like waves with a good lip on them.  You don’t get that extra pop from a mushy wave.  And the longer the better.”

Driving It right
A lot of people think that the driver has to be in a constant left-hand or turn or they won’t be able to keep the wave, but the fact is that with proper weighting and speed (anywhere between 10 and 15 mph), your boat with generate its best wave with a straight trajectory, making rivers and narrow lake completely surfable.  “The biggest thing with driving is picking a spot across the lake and going as straight as possible toward it,” says Worlds skim-style champion Drew Danielo.  “If you turn one way or the other, it affects the wake negatively and you’ll never get yo7ur best wave.”  If you need more convincing, consider that the 2011 World Wake Surfing Championships tournament was held on the Colorado River in Parker, Arizona with a straight-line course and the best riders in the world having the best rides of their lives.

Board(s)
Your quiver should be filled with every style and size of board you need to get the job done.  In other works, if you choose to do both surf-style and skim-style , you need two very different types of boards.  Do your research and find the board or boards that will allow you to grow and progress from just pumping the wake to boosting huge front side airs and everything in between.  “I like to ride longboards here and there – usually a mini long board, like a 5’0” – and it’s super fun,” Hazen says. “You can get up on the nose and stall there.  I bounce back and forth between that and my surf style to mix things up.”

The Sweet Spot
Having trouble staying with the wave? The key is transferring weight subtly between the nose and heel of your board, and it’s done with your hips. When you move your hips toward the tail of the board, it’s just like tapping the brakes, and it will push you farther back on the wave.  Conversely, shifting your hips toward the nose will give you more speed and send you forward toward the swim platform.  If you’re just learning how to wakesurf, get comfortable in the sweet spot before you let go of the handle.  Danielo says, “Once the rope is slack, you know you’re good to go.”

Deep Water
No matter how much weight you throw in your boat and how carefully you position it, you’ll never have a championship wake unless you’re riding on a deep lake.  Without a deep lake, your boat can’t displace water properly, and you’ll end up with a smaller, mushier wake with less pushing power.  So how deep is deep enough? “Over 15 works, around 20 feet is perfect,” Hazen says. “After 40 feet it’s not any different, but I’ve found a 40 to be ideal.”  Not convinced? Try it.  You’ll feel the difference as soon as you hit a shallow spot on your lake and your wake drops in size and power.

Crew
As with any water sports, the key is really to have the right crew, helping by pulling you, coaching, filming and even queuing up your favourite song when it’s crunch time.  Pick positive, fun people who contribute not only in trick tips but also in gas.  And remember, while having a huge crew is great, the more riders you have in the boat, the less time you have to ride, so choose wisely. “Your crew makes it fun,” says 2010 Worlds surf-style champ James Walker. “If you can’t have fun with people you’re riding with, it’s not even worth being on the water.  Also, my boat runs on gas, not thank-you’s, and my buddies all contribute.

Courtesy of Wakeboarding Magazine, March 2012 http://wakeboardingmag.com/