Talk to your rider before you leave the dock. Agree on speeds, length of ride, ski areas, hand signals and verbal signals. Designate a “spotter” so the driver can concentrate on driving.
Once your rider is up, keep your speed constant. This will keep the line tense and will set the wake size and shape.
Be consistent. For wakeboard and waterski, drive as straight as possible to keep the wake crisp and avoid chopping up the whole lake. When you do need to turn, angular versus sweeping is better. Alert your rider before a turn, or about other condition changes.
Hint: To determine Wakeboard boat speed calculate 1 lb. for every 10 lbs. of body weight. A 150 lb. rider will be pulled at 15 mph.
Pulling a tube is different than anything else. Average boat speed 15-20. Rope should be 60'.
Hyperlite Pro's ride at around 23 mph. The rest of us wakeboard between 15-19 mph. Basic wakeboard ropes are 60 feet long.
Slalom Skiers 23-30 mph, Combo 18-25 mph. Consider weight, water conditions & experience. Consistent speed is key. Ski rope 75' long