Baller ScarletArrow Posted October 15, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 15, 2022 I'm skiing now more often with a driver and no spotter so I need weight to balance the boat.What can you recommend for weight bags (and weight) for distributing weight?I've seen all kinds of solutions - dumbells, led weights with handles, tool bags filled with lead, etc.,My favorite solution are 50lb compact bags with handles, but finding them seems elusive.Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScarletArrow Posted October 15, 2022 Author Baller Share Posted October 15, 2022 As a supplemental question - how much weight do you find necessary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DavidN Posted October 15, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 15, 2022 https://www.leadwake.com/How much weight you need depends on your boat and (of course) the weight of your driver.I have 65 under the passenger seat in our 200 CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller vtjc Posted October 16, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2022 I use 50 lbs under observer of my 196. Probably could use a little more.I have an old plastic gas tank filled with old wheel weights. Odin also helps level the boat and spot when my wife drives solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ swbca Posted October 16, 2022 Baller_ Share Posted October 16, 2022 Lead-Wake went out of business, so this brand is about it.I have only had a driver, no observer 99% percent of the time so I have always had 100 pounds under the passenger seat or up against the left boat wall in front of the passenger seat. Done that on every boat I have had. Lead isn't used any more so these have steel shot. Even though they may say the shot is in a plastic bag inside the cloth bag, if you get them wet every day, they will turn into a solid mass eventually.50 pound ballast bags are never cheap in part because of shipping.I would rather not buy from Woke Amazon, but delivery is included and reliable.https://www.amazon.com/BALLASTExtra-Lb-Weight-Wakesurf-Surfing-Warranty/dp/B01LI2HK9W/ref=sr_1_6?crid=13TQJ8RF1AL73&keywords=50+pound+ballast+boat&qid=1665880497&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjA5IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=50+pound+balast+boat%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-6&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScarletArrow Posted October 16, 2022 Author Baller Share Posted October 16, 2022 I have a 2012 SN 200 OB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller blagrata Posted October 16, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2022 @ScarletArrow I use 150#s under the observer seat (or one twelve year old plus a 50# bag). or just put it on the floor in front of the seat. Counterweights the driver nicely on the 2011 SN200. I have the Leadwake bags. Unfortunate to hear they are out of business. They used to cram a 50 lb bag in one of those flat rate USPS Priority mail boxes. I ordered 5 one time... mailman must have hated me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller blagrata Posted October 16, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2022 @ScarletArrow I use 150#s under the observer seat (or one twelve year old plus a 50# bag). or just put it on the floor in front of the seat. Counterweights the driver nicely on the 2011 SN200. I have the Leadwake bags. Unfortunate to hear they are out of business. They used to cram a 50 lb bag in one of those flat rate USPS Priority mail boxes. I ordered 5 one time... mailman must have hated me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mastercrafter Posted October 16, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2022 https://www.leadwake.com/products/white-handle-50lb-br-lead-wake-ballast-bag?variant=40072495169578 Does not look to be out of business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mastercrafter Posted October 16, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2022 https://www.leadwake.com/products/white-handle-50lb-br-lead-wake-ballast-bag?variant=40072495169578 Does not look to be out of business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted October 16, 2022 Baller_ Share Posted October 16, 2022 I store my barefoot boom, the extension, and the pylon block in the observer side gunnel and it appears to be just about the right amount of weight to level my personal boat with no observer. At our club, we have two 50 pound lead weight bags that are moved around to balance, depending on whether there is an observer or not. We typically just have them on the floor near the pylon and seats to move easily. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted October 16, 2022 Baller_ Share Posted October 16, 2022 I store my barefoot boom, the extension, and the pylon block in the observer side gunnel and it appears to be just about the right amount of weight to level my personal boat with no observer. At our club, we have two 50 pound lead weight bags that are moved around to balance, depending on whether there is an observer or not. We typically just have them on the floor near the pylon and seats to move easily. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller blagrata Posted October 16, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2022 @Mastercrafter Certainly looks like they are still in business. These bags (Leadwake) are great. We toss them around a lot and they still look like new 5 years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller blagrata Posted October 16, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2022 @Mastercrafter Certainly looks like they are still in business. These bags (Leadwake) are great. We toss them around a lot and they still look like new 5 years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PatM Posted October 16, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2022 I went to my local tire dealer and asked for the lead balance weight. Put it in a $12 Husky bag from Home Depot. This gave me about 90lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PatM Posted October 16, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2022 I went to my local tire dealer and asked for the lead balance weight. Put it in a $12 Husky bag from Home Depot. This gave me about 90lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller markn Posted October 16, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2022 40 lb. bags of softener salt...even has a handy carrying handle...and cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller markn Posted October 16, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2022 40 lb. bags of softener salt...even has a handy carrying handle...and cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ swbca Posted October 16, 2022 Baller_ Share Posted October 16, 2022 @Mastercrafter Sorry, the firewall where I work has prevented access to the https://leadwake.com for about 2 years. Don't know why. I used to buy from them, then switched because their web site appeared to be gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ swbca Posted October 16, 2022 Baller_ Share Posted October 16, 2022 @Mastercrafter Sorry, the firewall where I work has prevented access to the https://leadwake.com for about 2 years. Don't know why. I used to buy from them, then switched because their web site appeared to be gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tjs1295 Posted October 16, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2022 I use 60# bags of sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tjs1295 Posted October 16, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2022 I use 60# bags of sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mlange Posted October 16, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2022 2012 200 6LWith boom in storage area I need 100 lbs and I just put it out on the floor on the passenger side and move it around depending on who is driving. I weight 180 and one of my drivers is probably 250 and have never needed more weight than the 100# to balance things out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mlange Posted October 16, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2022 2012 200 6LWith boom in storage area I need 100 lbs and I just put it out on the floor on the passenger side and move it around depending on who is driving. I weight 180 and one of my drivers is probably 250 and have never needed more weight than the 100# to balance things out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dacon62 Posted October 17, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 17, 2022 Leadwake is great. No staining, convenient handle and compact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dacon62 Posted October 17, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 17, 2022 Leadwake is great. No staining, convenient handle and compact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BlueSki Posted October 17, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 17, 2022 @ScarletArrow i have a 2012 200 CB. I have a 50 pound lead wake bag near the bow and use two 50s under the observer seat and a 35lb that we move near our feet depending on who is in the boat. The only time 150 total would really help is when I have no observer and my ski partner who is near 250 is driving solo, but the 135 seems to be enough. All are lead wake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BlueSki Posted October 17, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 17, 2022 @ScarletArrow i have a 2012 200 CB. I have a 50 pound lead wake bag near the bow and use two 50s under the observer seat and a 35lb that we move near our feet depending on who is in the boat. The only time 150 total would really help is when I have no observer and my ski partner who is near 250 is driving solo, but the 135 seems to be enough. All are lead wake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 2Valve Posted October 17, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 17, 2022 Along with @vtjc I use a 90lb. Giant Schnoodle to balance the weight. He's our official spotter anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted October 17, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 17, 2022 60 lb of sand is like 3 bucks at Home Depot. Wrap it up in a heavy trash bag then put it in a cheap duffel with handles. I use one of those in stationary location and lead weight for fine tuning. Balance is important with the OffCourse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted October 17, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 17, 2022 60 lb of sand is like 3 bucks at Home Depot. Wrap it up in a heavy trash bag then put it in a cheap duffel with handles. I use one of those in stationary location and lead weight for fine tuning. Balance is important with the OffCourse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Windsurfnut Posted October 17, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 17, 2022 old gas can full of concrete. makes for a clean, easy way of moving around with a built in handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Windsurfnut Posted October 17, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 17, 2022 old gas can full of concrete. makes for a clean, easy way of moving around with a built in handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GaryJanzig Posted March 18, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 18, 2023 I was thinking of filling some old washer fluid jugs with sand. I was going to put them under the bow to try to flatten my wake a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted March 19, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 19, 2023 A gallon gas jug and 50 pounds of lead shot works great. Just seen the gas cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sheskis7 Posted March 19, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 19, 2023 Amazon sells 50# Wake Ballest Bags. They have lead weight in them and they take up very little room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScarletArrow Posted March 19, 2023 Author Baller Share Posted March 19, 2023 As an update to the OP, I purchased bags from leadwake.com and they were shipped to my house. I also found that Action Watersports (Orlando MC dealer) has them in stock. I bought 3 bags since I have occasion when I’m driving for my wife solo at a lower speed and need the balance. The bags appear to be well made and have a nice strap for carrying. They are small enough in size and weight (#50) to move around and make adjustments. They are soft sided so they shouldn’t harm the interior of the boat. They cost ~$65/bag. I recommend them. They should be a BOS advertiser as I can’t imagine how many #50 bags one would need to affect the wake on a surf barge. Seems more practical for a ski boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 3mustskiteer Posted March 19, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 19, 2023 the fat sac brick is a perfect solution to level a ski boat out when you don't have an observer. fills/empties quickly with a tsunami pump. Just set it right where the observers feet would be. https://www.wakemakers.com/collections/wakesurf-ballast-bags/products/fly-high-fat-brick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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