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Tigé PiggyBack Rear Factory Ballast Upgrade  



Tigé PiggyBack Rear Factory Ballast Upgrade

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Our Price: $218.95

Description

Interested in adding the rear component of the Tigé Wake Surf Ballast Package or Tigé Pro-Level Ballast Package to your boat for surfing, but don't want to hassle with filling ballast bags by throwing a pump over the side of the boat? Our exclusive WakeMAKERS.com Tigé Pigyback ballast upgrade allows you to add an additional 400, 750 or 1,100 pounds of fully automated ballast to the factory Base Package system on your Tigé wakeboard boat.

WakeMAKERS PiggyBack Packages are designed to integrate with your factory ballast system, and are controlled using the switches on your dash or the new TigéTouch to keep it completely automated and effortless to use.

Better wake for your Tige wakeboard boat
Small Cost, Huge Payoff
Our Tigé Piggyback systems are designed to be affordable to buy, simple to install, easy to use, but have a huge impact on the size and quality of the wake. This picture shows what a single 400 pound Piggyback system installed in a 2010 Tigé RZ2 will look like... who wouldn't want a wake like that?

Superb for wakeboarding, and even more impressive for surfing, this is without a doubt the easiest way to completely transform your boat's wake.



Be on the water sooner
Less Time Waiting, More Time Riding
No one wants to sit around filling and draining ballast bags all day, which is why our Piggyback system integrate with the factory ballast system in your boat, so everything is completely automated.

Actual times will depend on the bag size you select, but even the largest option we offer will completely fill or drain in less than 15 minutes, and all without you leaving the driver's seat.



Quick Connect Fittings For Easy Removal
Think Quick For Easy Removal
We include our exclusive Flow-Rite quick connect fittings system with every factory ballast upgrade we offer, so you can remove the bag in seconds whenever you want.

Thanks to the unique, water-tight, two part connector it's easy to pull a bag out for cleaning, storage or winterization. And when you're ready to go ride just drop it back in place and re-attach the dedicated connections.



Wakeboard ballast upgrades designed specifically for Tige' Boats
One Size Does Not Fit All
Every boat manufacturer does things differently, which is why our factory ballast upgrades are designed to work specifically with a single brand. That means installation is a breeze, and everything will functional exactly like you expect.


How It Works
The Tigé PiggyBack Ballast System is designed to make use of the existing pumps, hoses and switches in your Tigé boat, to expand the capacity of your factory rear ballast tanks from 250lbs. up to an incredible 1,000 lbs. This kit includes everything needed for the installation, including a replacement Fly High Pro X Series ballast big (choose your capacity), Fly High quick connect fittings, all necessary fittings and adapters, hose and installation guide.

As the name implies, this ballast system add-on is connected inline with the overflow of the factory ballast tank, allowing it to PiggyBack on the factory system. In the factory configuration when the in-floor hard tank is full excess water is dumped overboard through the vent hose. With the PiggyBack system installed, excess water from the hard tank flows into the Fly High ballast bag, allowing it to fill after the factory tank is full. Once the new bag is full (which means the factory tank is full), excess water will flow out of the overflow of the bag, and through the factory thru-hull connector, allowing the system to function exactly the same as the stock ballast setup, but with the additional capacity of the auxiliary ballast bag.

Draining is exactly the opposite; as the factory drain pump removes water from the tank, gravity forces water out of the Fly High bag and into the hard tank until both ballast bag and tank are both empty.

Installation
Installation requires a few simple and completely reversible changes be made to the plumbing of the stock ballast system in order to connect the Piggyback kit. The one time process typically takes less than 45 minutes. Once installed, you never need to hassle with ballast bags and pumps again. Completely control the system with the factory controls on the dash. Forget about getting up to adjust valves that control the flow, or any manual involvement at all. Just hit the switch and the system will fill and drain exactly as the factory Tige ballast system currently does.

Bag WeightApplicationBag Size
No BagChose this option if you already have a Fly High Pro X Series ballast bagNo Bag
400 lbsSuitable for use in all Tigé v-drive boats with factory rear ballast tanks installed below the floor.42" x 16" x 16"
750 lbsSuitable for use in 2008-current Tige RZ2, RZ4, 24ve50" x 20" x 20"
1,100lbsSuitable for use in 2006-current Tige 24ve50" x 24" x 24"


Applications
This Piggyback system is designed to work with any Tigé boat that has factory rear ballast tanks that are installed below the floor of the boat and use aerator pumps for filling and draining. Confirmed models include the following boats:
- 2009--2012 Tige RZ2
- 2009--2012 Tige RZ4





For specific questions on fitment, and for possible compatibility with other models, please contact us.

Why WakeMAKERS.COM

  • Free Shipping: We offer free shipping on every order over $99 which leaves you with more gas money.
  • Expert Advice: We use the products we sell, and our product experts have years of experience to ensure you get the perfect system.
  • Best Price Promise: We work hard to bring our customers the best products at the best prices. If you find a price cheaper, let us know and we'll match it.

No one has reviewed this product yet (you can be the first!), in the mean time, here is some recent feedback from our customers.

  • "Thanks for all the help and EXPERT advise!"

    Steve - May 2013

  • "Have looked around to find the best prices & I have to say that Wake Makers has the best prices on the net & the best selection of items. They are a one stop shop for the wakeboard boat lover, they also have an awesome customer service. You have earned a customer for life."

    Matt - May 2013

  • "You had what I wanted and easy to find plus reasonable shipping. Thanks"

    Steve - May 2013

  • "It's great to talk to someone that has surfed different configurations on the same type of boat I have. Great, knowledgable service."

    Ryan - May 2013

  • "I just finished installing the ballast system that you helped me custom build. It worked out great the bags fill and drain separate and I was able to do the entire install myself. I am so happy with this purchase and can't wait to fill them up and hit the wake now. Thank you again."

    Matt - April 2013

  • "Hands down best online store for purchasing ballast products."

    Colin - March 2013

  • "Googled the product I wanted and they were the best price. Had a look at some of the other stuff they had on their site. I would go there again."

    Craig - March 2013

  • "Customer Service rocks! Quick responses, they went above and beyond expected. Thank you WakeMAKERS."

    Andrew - March 2013

  • "Great site and great prices."

    Desmond - March 2013

  • "Very easy transaction. Can't wait for warmer weather to put order to use."

    March 2013

  • "This is a great place for all the needs someone may have for ballast on their boat."

    Chuck - March 2013

  • "Very great company to purchase from. Will do business in the future and pass them on to others."

    Kyle - February 2013

  • "Great product, great prices, great customer service and fast shipping. Can't ask for much more."

    Lane - February 2013

  • "Bryan was very helpful and answered all of my questions. His help insured the purchase of the best options for my needs, giving me confidence in my selection as well as the expected performance of the items."

    Michael - February 2013

  • "Very helpfull staff, very friendly service, good website."

    Bernhard - February 2013

  • "Phone support was great in building a surf set up."

    Andrew - February 2013

  • "Very clear on what you're going to get and it is exactly what you're going to need."

    Darin - February 2013

  • "The website was very easy to navigate. I purchased 3/4" quick connect fittings for a Fat Sac which were very easy to install and they look like they'll hold up to years of service."

    Bobby - January 2013

  • "Seems like an easy purchase. Website was straight forward."

    November 2012

  • "Great company to buy from."

    October 2012

  • "Received and installed. Thanks for the great service!"

    Randy - July 2012

  • "That was fast. Thanks Spencer, you guys are great. I really enjoy buying things from Wakemakers. I wish everyone was like you."

    Mike - May 2012

  • "Excellent Product, smooth transaction and the BEST Customer Service!!! Thank you Spencer!!!!"

    Paul - November 2011

  • "The guys at Wakemakers are masters at listening to your ballast ideas and putting together a plan to make it all work just right.

    Thanks!"

    Russell - October 2011

  • "Really good service, you got all the things I needed and I got it to Sweden in less than a week!!!"

    Michael - September 2011

  • "You guys rock- the shipping is so fast!"

    Julie - August 2011

  • "I came though yesterday and picked up the 1100 and 400 for my mastercraft X-45 yesterday afternoon. I couldn't wait we had to take it out yesterday. WOW huge difference, I went from having to concentrate when going wireless to it being super easy. The wave is a night and day difference. The money spend on the bags was better spent than getting the new board for sure. I am sure I will be back for another sac to leave on the goofy side once my friends get out this weekend. Only issue is the new fear driving the boat it is really sunk down with that sack in the rear.

    Thanks again."

    Rob - August 2011

  • "Excellent customer service and very helpful advise from the Wake experts. First off, the package arrived exactly when they said it would. Second, I am very impressed on the quality and toughness of the sacs and the ease of installation. The package had everything needed for a straight forward install. Thanks to the expert team at WakeMakers we are surfing ropeless."

    Casey - July 2011

  • "It has been great working with Wakemakers. Thanks for the fast shipping and customer service."

    Jamie - June 2011

  • "As always, WakeMAKERS customer service is second to none. They are helpful building the perfect ballast system or adding to your current system. Thanks guys!"

    Torsten - March 2011

  • "You know your stuff. What a pleasure to talk to someone who knows what they are selling.

    Thanks."

    John - January 2011

  • "Jason,

    I received the sacs on Friday. Thank you very much for the very quick service. I'm very impressed with the condition of these bags...

    Best Regards"

    Ed - January 2011

  • "My son talked to Spencer and he was very helpful in guiding him to the right selection for his 06 Vride. So we made part of the order for his Christmas present and he'll be getting the other part later!

    Thanks!"

    Charles - December 2010

  • "First time orderer here today but so far y'all have been nothing but promptly great. Assuming package arrives, I'll be singing your praises to my wake community so look for increased orders to Lake Ozark/Table Rock Lake in Missouri. Thanks again."

    Andrew - September 2010

  • "Thanks for getting this order out so quickly, you guys are awesome!"

    McKay - August 2010

  • "Hey Guys: I just wanted to say thanks for a great sales experience. I called with a few questions around ballast and pumps and was helped perfectly. Items were shipped same day. Notification and tracking numbers were received via email promptly. Very happy with the great service.

    Thanks Again,"

    Robert Kipps - July 2010

  • "Hi just wanted to tell you how awesome the auto ballast i installed with your help worked. I finaly got out on the lake and it worked like a charm!!!!!!I was so stoked!!!!!!!!!! Also will you still be sending the decals? Thanks, from a VERY happy customer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

    Mike - July 2010

  • "Thank you for the info. Everything worked out great!!! You guy's at wakeMakers are one of The best company's that I've had the pleasure dealing with!!! Cheers "

    Brian - June, 2010

  • "Hey I really appreciate it. Thanks for the great customer service."

    James - May, 2010

  • "Just FYI... when I was researching how to do the system I read many forums and came across one where a system was installed and the fellow stated he had worked with you guys and highly recommended purchasing items needed from you. I haven't even made a purchase yet but based on your customer service, I'm sold, and will also highly recommend you guys..."

    Randy - March 2010

  • "This is the best response I've gotten from 4 different vendors and 3 different online forums concerning my boat, bags, and wake shape.

    Thank you very much,"

    Tim - March 2010

  • "You and your Wakemakers company are by far the most comprehensive and involved and useful people in the business!Oh and knowledgeable beyond belief!I'm sure I will have more questions during install I've already begun and am finding this very fun!

    Mike February - 2010

  • "Jason helped me select the right products for my boat, as our boat is 400 miles away and tough to view. Secondly, I asked if Jason could ship the order to Kalispell, MT as the shipping to Canada is crazy. Again, Jason bent over backwards to assist with the shipping to Montana and ensured that my shipment was at the location in plenty of time for pick up. Excellent service; excellent flexibility and excellent customer satisfaction - thanks very much Jason."

    Dean - January 2010

  • "Hey jas sent an email a while back upon job completion. Soo stoked man and would like to thank you very much for all the help you gave in terms of guiding me in the right direction. Fills and drains like a dream almost too fast as i cant get out of my wettie in time. Plumbed in obviously the two rear lockers and bow sack and two extra fat sack pumps for that wake fine tuning as its a pretty small crew that i tend to ride with. Wake is definitely on par if not better than any wake i have ridden. Plus the big 750s and the bow sack have allowed me to increase room by losing a couple of fat sacks. Install went well the hard bit was getting the existing pumps out to fit tees being that mine seem loc-tighted in and minimal room to get leverage to break the seal and then getting the factory pumps combined with the aftermarket took some playing but nothing major. Relatively painless install so happy definitely recommend you to anyone down my way looking at doing something similar for that one stop ballast shop.

    Have now got myself tied upgrading the stereo and tints before summer kicks in over here.

    Once again thanks jas your a champ."

    Regards Paul - December 2009

  • "I've placed my order and can't wait to get it!

    Many thanks to you. You really made it a pleasent ordeal. All of the other companies I emailed for a price just basically said 'check the website for prices and shipping'.

    Cheers mate,"

    Chris - November 2009

  • "I am not sure who I just spoke with on the phone regarding a recent order and shipping. I should have asked again for his name.

    Either way, I wanted to shoot a quick email, thanking you all for your customer service and help.

    Have a great day.

    Thanks,"

    Sean Peterson - October 2009

  • "Order is already in Atlanta and scheduled to be delivered here on Monday. All I can say is, awesome. When I get it plumbed in, if I decide I need another bag or a smaller one to swap out at times, I will definitely be coming back to you guys.

    Thanks Jason."

    David - July 2009

  • "Thanks alot. You've been a pleasure to deal with. I WILL use you again."

    Brett - June 2009

  • "Jason and the crew at WakeMakers have been great – I would highly recommend calling and talking to them before you make your purchase – they will walk you through the process and answer any questions you have. I have talked to them several times and in fact I liked the TankBuster so well that I just purchased the PiggyBack system for the bow on Friday and am looking forward to getting that put in also. As I said before I would highly recommend the TankBuster system – I had been using loose bags and a throw pump last year and this is so much better – no mess – no hassle – great wake."

    Mike - April 2009

  • "Thank you, awesome customer service, I have referred a friend to you for another pump and fittings, I think he will be ordering in the next week or two."

    Dan - April 2009

  • "Jason,
    Thanks for your reply. I just placed an order for two T800 pumps. I was going to get the T1200 but one would be on back order. I decided just to go with the T800s. Looking forward to getting them. Thank you for the, best deal I could find anywhere. Thanks again."

    John - April 2009

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