AZ_MB Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 I've never done much surfing on my boat but just recently had a friend come in town who really wanted to surf. He had a Liquid Force Mega Wake Shaper that we used and it put out a pretty good wave with just the stock (1800 lbs) ballast, a full tank of gas and 5 people in the boat. I was thinking of picking one of them up so I could have the option to surf in the future but one thing I was thinking about while we were riding was the exhaust. How necessary is it to have an FAE / surf pipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeTJ Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 It isn't necessary, but it is a significant upgrade. Reduces noise behind the boat a LOT, inside the boat a noticeable amount, and obviously reduces exhaust for the surfer. That said, we surfed behind our 2016 without one for two years and it was fine. Jarmy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarmy Posted April 23, 2025 Report Share Posted April 23, 2025 We just upgraded to a 2023 B52 (stock FAE) from a 2008 Tigé (no FAE). It’s doable without, but you’ll be glad you have it once you have the FAE. No more headaches after surfing. AZ_MB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decathlete45 Posted May 20, 2025 Report Share Posted May 20, 2025 @Jarmy What is the quality of your wakeboard wake like? I have a 2021 with the FAE and I’m disappointed in the wakeboard wake. I believe it’s due mostly to the FAE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarmy Posted June 29, 2025 Report Share Posted June 29, 2025 Wave is fantastic. No issues at all. On 5/19/2025 at 5:45 PM, decathlete45 said: @Jarmy What is the quality of your wakeboard wake like? I have a 2021 with the FAE and I’m disappointed in the wakeboard wake. I believe it’s due mostly to the FAE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decathlete45 Posted July 20, 2025 Report Share Posted July 20, 2025 Thanks. Wonder what my issue is. The only time I get a good wake, is 22-25mph, if I have no ballast in the boat and the center tab is all the way up. Outside of that, it’s all crumbled on both sides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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