Mission Delta Wake Surf Comparison

[Running214]

I've been reading for a long time on different ghetto gate options, and ballast configurations, etc because I've had the HARDEST time getting a surf wake set up on my boat. I own a 2008 22SSV with 750 lbs ballast center locker and 1100 lbs ballast in each ski locker. I've tried literally everything to surf behind this boat, and I have as of yet been unable to be able to drop the rope. There just hasnt been any push in the wave. It frustrates the hell out of me because I see all of these other surfers on the lake behind crap ass boats and they're surfing rope free, but they're 1-2' behind the boat and the wave has no lip or curl on it at all. I almost dropped 4k on the gosurfassist because I love surfing enough and I cant justify spending 100k on a newer boat when I can drop 4k on my boat that is paid for. Im glad I browsed around the internet and found this thing. All I can say is GAME CHANGER. The two videos are with the exact same ballast configuration and the exact same speed, with the wakeplate set at exactly the same setting. If you've been wanting to get surfing behind your boat like I have, the $500 I dropped on this thing is money well spent. The suction cups dont come off, the thing floats, and most importantly, IT WORKS.
First video is no delta device, second is with it.

https://youtu.be/nNL-hTngwy8

https://youtu.be/dqpYVqK1kAQ

[Plum Nauti]

Very NICE!! Love the personal testimonies on the site. At Least here, we can be assured that there is an unbiased opinion.

[NorCalPR]

I would like to see a comparison between a listed boat, and an evenly weighted/surf system boat...

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[markthered]

I've been told that you still need to list your boat, just not as much, even w/ the suck gate. I was out last weekend on a friends Wake Setter, and even with the surf gate, he would still list the boat a bit. But, that's not a personal testimony.... It seems South Texas is going to be rainy all week, so I'm thinking about making one in the next few days and giving it a test. I'm hoping for a longer wave w/o sacrificing push...

[Running214]

My boat didnt need to be listed to one side, but it definitely needs ballast. Some people have written posts about surfing with the Delta without ballast, and we tried, and thats a big no go. HAVE to have ballast to make it surfable...

[Lfuryus]

Hey guys I have to agree Running 214 I got my Delta two months ago and we love it. Cleans up the wave nicely and creates some great push. We have tried no ballast but the Salty's curl just doesn't have enough power to go rope free.

I'll post some pics and videos this weekend when we are out.

The delta seems to go with us even when we aren't on our boat. It amazes me how well it works on various boats we surf behind.


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[trayson]

And the $20 I spent making mine was likewise money well spent.



Not the best wave ever seen, but it's certainly an improvement well worth the $20 and one evening I spent making it. hahahaha

[Running214]

Hey man, anything that works, works... im not the fab something up type though... nice lookin wave. especially for $20!

[lorijenvey]

We were fortunate enough to try both the Mission Delta and our DIY built with the orange handle from Harbour Frieght and a cutting board. The wakes were both awesome and almost exactly the same! We love our suckgate. The plus for the Delta is that it isn't as finicky about sticking to the side of the boat. Lots of force needed at an awkward angle for the DIY but my husband and I can both do it. Plus for the DIY is price - $40

[MJHKnox]

We were fortunate enough to try both the Mission Delta and our DIY built with the orange handle from Harbour Frieght and a cutting board. The wakes were both awesome and almost exactly the same! We love our suckgate. The plus for the Delta is that it isn't as finicky about sticking to the side of the boat. Lots of force needed at an awkward angle for the DIY but my husband and I can both do it. Plus for the DIY is price - $40

Do they both have the same angle?