I need HELP

[PHOTOGLOU]

Who knows someone or somewhere I can get a ski pole made.... I will be mounting the ski pole where the swim now is and I have that handled.... So I just need the pole made and a flat bottom with 4 holes for mounting..... HELP PLEASE.... Jay

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

Who knows someone or somewhere I can get a ski pole made.... I will be mounting the ski pole where the swim now is and I have that handled.... So I just need the pole made and a flat bottom with 4 holes for mounting..... HELP PLEASE.... Jay
ski pole or Stripper pole.:idea: :D :D

[phebus]

I'd contact RD.

[ChumpChange]

I think RD made a pretty trick one-off pole for his lady's boat.

[Jordy]

Sounds like something Little Mister over at Cutting Edge Marine should be able to help you with. :D :D :D

[ChumpChange]

All these replies for RD....where's JBB? :D

[BoatFloating]

Who knows someone or somewhere I can get a ski pole made.... I will be mounting the ski pole where the swim now is and I have that handled.... So I just need the pole made and a flat bottom with 4 holes for mounting..... HELP PLEASE.... Jay
Make sure it's through bolted really well....:idea: :D

[Jordy]

All these replies for RD....where's JBB? :D
Probably off hatin' somewhere. :idea: :D

[PHOTOGLOU]

Make sure it's through bolted really well....:idea: :D
Why??? You and Jeff plan on dancing again like in San Diego before you both fell in the water TOGETHER????

[PHOTOGLOU]

I'd contact RD.
OK someone have his number..... Wait I thought RD SUXs????

[PHOTOGLOU]

ski pole or Stripper pole.:idea: :D :D
1st and foremost it will be a ski pole for the Catalina Ski RAce....

[RiverDave]

OK someone have his number..... Wait I thought RD SUXs????
Jay I'd be happy to make you one.. :) 949 - 678 - 8369.
Only problem is I'm going to need the boat in Carlsbad for a night. Is that a problem?
How about this weekend?
RD

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

1st and foremost it will be a ski pole for the Catalina Ski RAce....
and after that? :D :D

[Jordy]

Only problem is I'm going to need the boat in Carlsbad for a night. Is that a problem?
And something to launch it with, and full tanks of fuel. Gotta make sure the ski pole can stand up to the harsh enviroment that the ocean can present. Might want to have an ice chest full of Silver Bullets too, just in case. :D :D :D

[PHOTOGLOU]

Jay I'd be happy to make you one.. :) 949 - 678 - 8369.
Only problem is I'm going to need the boat in Carlsbad for a night. Is that a problem?
How about this weekend?
RD
Done

[RiverDave]

Jay got it all sorted for ya.. If you want to bang it out this weekend it'll be no problemo.
RD

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

Jay got it all sorted for ya.. If you want to bang it out this weekend it'll be no problemo.
RD
Dave what would Stacy say.. :jawdrop: :D :D

[RiverDave]

Dave what would Stacy say.. :jawdrop: :D :D
Stacy would say "We better get a ride in that boat if you do all this shit.."
RD

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

Stacy would say "We better get a ride in that boat if you do all this shit.."
RD
LMAO!!:D :D I can hear her say that too.:D That's my girl..:D

[riverbound]

And something to launch it with, and full tanks of fuel. Gotta make sure the ski pole can stand up to the harsh enviroment that the ocean can present. Might want to have an ice chest full of Silver Bullets too, just in case. :D :D :D
I got the launch/tow vehicle covered :D
Woohoo...party on Jays boat this weekend;)

[PHOTOGLOU]

I got the launch/tow vehicle covered :D
Woohoo...party on Jays boat this weekend;)
Didn't you go home early a full day early last time you tried partying on the boat for a weekend?????

[riverbound]

Didn't you go home early a full day early last time you tried partying on the boat for a weekend?????
Kinda...but it wasnt by choice :( Next time (if there is one) I wont.

[burtandnancy2]

GT Performance - Upland

[BOBALOO]

Didn't you go home early a full day early last time you tried partying on the boat for a weekend?????
I know I SHOULD HAVE gone home early the last time I partied on your boat:eek: :D
BOB( Jay has a restraining order on me) ALOO:D C-Ya SOON

[Mrs.Killer]

I know I SHOULD HAVE gone home early the last time I partied on your boat:eek: :D
BOB( Jay has a restraining order on me) ALOO:D C-Ya SOON
Are your angel wings comming out this weekend:2purples:

[Kilrtoy]

Are your angel wings comming out this weekend:2purples:
Can Mine come out

[Mrs.Killer]

Can Mine come out
Sure they can, have a good weekend.:D

[Kilrtoy]

Sure they can, have a good weekend.:D
Are the two 70's crunk pimps gonna be there

[BOBALOO]

Damn Thread jackers! Free bump Jay:D
Negative on the angel wings ghostrider, (unless I get a delivery from Parker)

[77charger]

you sure you wanted it mounted on the swim step?Alot of force towing a skier out of the water fine once thier up though.
Either way that rd guy will figure something out I hear he gets more creative with more beer he drinks though.

[RiverDave]

GT Performance - Upland
If I was going to have a shop do it, it'd definately be Prime or GT Marine. I'm going to look at the boat tonight, odds are it won't be that complicated.. But on the off chance that it is, I'd recomend either one of those shops.
RD <-- leaning towards prime

[wsuwrhr]

I have never been to GT, but I have been to Prime on several accasions and those guys sure build some off-the-hook-shiz. A couple HB members work there too.
Don't forget to watch out for the guys with CNC machines in their garages. I hear some nice stuff is being churned out too.
Brian

[PHOTOGLOU]

If I was going to have a shop do it, it'd definately be Prime or GT Marine. I'm going to look at the boat tonight, odds are it won't be that complicated.. But on the off chance that it is, I'd recomend either one of those shops.
RD <-- leaning towards prime
I'll bring the beer... Can you remember the duct tape???

[woody56]

1st and foremost it will be a ski pole for the Catalina Ski RAce....
Do you need a skiier too?:idea: :D :D :D

[ColeTR2]

If I was going to have a shop do it, it'd definately be Prime or GT Marine RD <-- leaning towards prime
I have never been to GT, but I have been to Prime on several accasions and those guys sure build some off-the-hook-shiz. Don't forget to watch out for the guys with CNC machines in their garages. I hear some nice stuff is being churned out too. Brian
Thanks for the kind words about Prime Marine guys. I'm sure RD will get you all set-up.

[BADBLOWN572]

Thanks for the kind words about Prime Marine guys. I'm sure RD will get you all set-up.
RD & I went over there last night. I am sure that we can figure out something. ;) :D
All we need are some zip ties, a band saw, duct tape, and JB Weld. :eek:
:D

[RiverDave]

Went up to B&D marine on saturday to test fit this dealio, and make sure the concept works.. Still have to pretty it up quite a bit, but it should be ready to go (hopefully before I leave for the river, if not right when I get back) pretty quick here.
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34253&d=1183412223
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34254&d=1183412239
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC00780.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC00781.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC00784.JPG
RD

[yopengo]

That looks friggin stout. Nice job.

[RiverDave]

:2purples: :2purples: :2purples: :2purples:
The top plate is already pocketed out and doesn't weigh much.. The bottom plate will be pocketed here shortly. I'm still making a collar that will capture the bottom of the pole, but it is screwed via a 1/2 - 13 screw through the 1 inch plate.
RD

[phebus]

What type of finish are you going with on the plates? Polished, powdercaoated, machine finish?
Looks great.

[RiverDave]

What type of finish are you going with on the plates? Polished, powdercaoated, machine finish?
Looks great.
I'm going to deliver the entire setup with a machine finish on it to Jay.. I think he's going to have it powdercoated to match the boat?
RD

[Tom Brown]

Might consider shortening it up some. ;)
It probably has to be that tall to compensate for the reduced freeboard with all that material.

[Jbb]

I predict...before its over....that the back of that boat is gonna look like a giant shark bit off a chunk of it.....:jawdrop:
RD SUX..:D

[wsuwrhr]

I predict...before its over....that the back of that boat is gonna look like a giant shark bit off a chunk of it.....:jawdrop:
Is there a difference from a giant shark versus a normal shark?
Because the shark I saw might as well been a giant shark even though it was only 4 feet long.
Just curious about your thoughts on that subject.
Brian

[Tom Brown]

Is there a difference from a giant shark versus a normal shark?
In general, giant sharks are bigger than normal sharks. It's basic.

[Jbb]

Is there a difference from a giant shark versus a normal shark?
Because the shark I saw might as well been a giant shark even though it was only 4 feet long.
Just curious about your thoughts on that subject.
Brian
Yeah...the difference is .....one is giant size....and the other normal size.....
This is the one I was thinking of...
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34255&stc=1&d=1183416913

[Jbb]

In general, giant sharks are bigger than normal sharks. It's basic.
The boy does have a keen insight into the obvious.......usually....:p

[lucky]

Poles that are very tall like that on big boats tend to pull the skier over the front of the ski and wear them out in a hurry in rough water as the boat flys up and down over the swells. Might consider shortening it up some. ;)
Rex = master of the little pole :D ...... So i have heard

[wsuwrhr]

In general, giant sharks are bigger than normal sharks. It's basic.
I see,
I understand completely,
More directly, my point is, is the bite of a normal size shark as bad as a giant shark?
In my mind, they are one and the same.
I was just curious what everyone else thought.
Brian

[Havasu Hangin']

Poles that are very tall like that on big boats tend to pull the skier over the front of the ski and wear them out in a hurry in rough water as the boat flys up and down over the swells. Might consider shortening it up some. ;)
Take away the beak and swimstep and that Fountain is only a 23' boat anyway.
:jawdrop:

[Jbb]

If I were Jay....I would call fountain......and order up a new rail......and keep the following numbers close by....
Local emt's, wherever he boats .....a good defense attorney..and ...a good fiberglas man.....Ducky perhaps....?....
Perhaps a good supply of pressure bandages also........cuz that pole is gonna launch....:D

[lucky]

I see,
I understand completely,
More directly, my point is, is the bite of a normal size shark as bad as a giant shark?
In my mind, they are one and the same.
I was just curious what everyone else thought.
Brian
all i can say is .. don't piss off Topless

[wsuwrhr]

This Mako was one pissed of female when we got her on the swimstep.
Something tells me the bite from a small shark is the same as a giant shark.
The damage may be greater, but it is still going to hurt.
Brian
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/63shark2.JPG

[Jbb]

Jay's transom.....:D
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34256&stc=1&d=1183417772

[RiverDave]

The plan is to mount it on the boat, and get a rope with 2 guys pulling on it.. If shit flexes then shorten the pole. I can make it shorter, but it's difficult to make it longer.
I wanted to mount it to the transom with a sandwich plate. Jay wasn't hip to the idea of drilling more holes in the boat so it had to be off the grab rail. The grab rail will have sandwich plates on the inside to help stiffen it up.
RD

[Jbb]

The plan is to mount it on the boat, and get a rope with 2 guys pulling on it.. If shit flexes then shorten the pole. I can make it shorter, but it's difficult to make it longer.
plate on the inside. He wanted it to be braced off the grab rail.
RD
Make him sign a release of liability waiver.....:D

[RiverDave]

Poles that are very tall like that on big boats tend to pull the skier over the front of the ski and wear them out in a hurry in rough water as the boat flys up and down over the swells. Might consider shortening it up some. ;)
That ski pole is 48 inches off the swim step (it looks way taller then it is in the pictures)..
Do you think that is too tall?
RD

[Jbb]

Do you think that is too tall?
RD
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34255&stc=1&d=1183416913

[RiverDave]

As always I appreciate the expert advice and opinions on ***boat.. :D
I thought it was coming out pretty nice myself?
RD

[Riverkid]

Aluminum step with brace through bolted thru transom...
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34257&stc=1&d=1183417875
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34258&stc=1&d=1183417875
Wilkes running Rankins boat...
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34259&stc=1&d=1183417875
And the Outerlimits...
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34260&stc=1&d=1183418021
Telescopic...

[Tom Brown]

This Mako was one pissed of female when we got her on the swimstep.
The thing with sharks is they gain 5~10 lbs a year until one day you've got a shark on your hands that's viewable from space.

[RiverDave]

Jay's swimstep sits at waterline while the boat is at rest.. It looks to me like his pole and the pole pictured here will be very close in height when they are all said and done? (That sounded kinda gay didn't it..)
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34259&stc=1&d=1183417875
RD

[wsuwrhr]

The thing with sharks is they gain 5~10 lbs a year until one day you've got a shark on your hands that's viewable from space.
Nice sig tommieboy.
About sums it right up.

[Froggystyle]

I can make it shorter, but it's difficult to make it longer. RD
If I wasn't already thematic with my sig line... this would be my new one...
:D

[lucky]

I think we should strap some tuna on his ass as incentive to stay up :D

[Tom Brown]

http://www.CarlsonSpeed.com/~tombrown/QuickLink/homepage_b.jpg

[Riverkid]

We were going to build one for our 38...
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34261&stc=1&d=1183418509
Buckles' is pretty tall...
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34262&stc=1&d=1183418509
Powerquest...
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34263&stc=1&d=1183418758

[wsuwrhr]

By looking at the other examples I don't know what to say.
The outerlimits boat?
Motorcycle tiedowns?
Who am I to talk anyway? I couldn't even afford gas for the practice runs.
Brian

[RiverDave]

I think someone should start listening to Mikey(Rex) as he hes more experience in this type of an endeavor that the rest of you put togather.
Good luck on the grab rail but don't come on here looking for donations for the flowers.
Rio
I am listening to Mike Rio and I will cut it down if needs be after it's mounted on there.. but on the flipside I'm also building this for Jay so I kinda have to build what he wants right? Jay wanted a 48 inch pole, so that's what we ordered from Dana. I can make it 36, 25.678695849393939 or whatever we want after we mount it and check it.
I think the grab rail is going to work personally, it's alot more stout then you think it is.. I don't believe I have ever come on here looking for Donations for anything BTW. ;)
RD

[RiverDave]

fjdksla

[RiverDave]

I think someone should start listening to Mikey(Rex) as he hes more experience in this type of an endeavor that the rest of you put togather.
Good luck on the grab rail but don't come on here looking for donations for the flowers.
Rio
I am listening to Mike Rio and I will cut it down if needs be after it's mounted on there.. but on the flipside I'm also building this for Jay so I kinda have to build what he wants right? Jay wanted a 48 inch pole, so that's what we ordered from Dana. I can make it 36, 25.678695849393939 or whatever we want after we mount it and check it.
I think the grab rail is going to work personally, it's alot more stout then you think it is.. I don't believe I have ever come on here looking for Donations for anything BTW. ;)
RD

[Riverkid]

http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34264&stc=1&d=1183419457

[Tom Brown]

Don't listen to these nay-sayers, Dave. I think it's great and Rattle Can Lou seems to agree. :cool:
http://www.CarlsonSpeed.com/~tombrown/QuickLink/DSC00778b.JPG

[RiverDave]

Simple answer,
Not necessarily.
In the past, I have turned down jobs such as this for the same reasons.
Brian
So your saying I should've turned down helping him out as soon as he said he wanted it mounted from the grab rail?
At the end of the day, Jay helps alot of people on this board.. I'm just trying to return the favor a little bit. I'd bet the grab rail holds up fine even at it's current height but god forbid after seeing it mounted he'll probably want it cut down a bit, which would reduce the stress on the grab rail considerably. It'll take all of 10 minutes to part it off in the lathe and retap another 1/2 - 13 thread in the bottom of it.
He pulled a skier in last years race with a rope tied to the grab rail with no problems.
RD

[HM]

I am not a ski racer, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn express in Santa Nella CA!
I think Mike is correct about a high pole....for smaller boats. Smaller boats have a lot more movement that is translated to a high ski mount which ends up tugging and giving slack on a ski rope...I think about that when I am wakeboarding in rough water and the hardest part is dealing with rope tugging and slacking....usually at the exact moment I would like the opposite.
On the big offshore boats...the movement that is translated to a high ski mount is neglibable and why so many guys are successfulling getting the benefits of a higher mount without the downsides that the smaller boats have. The main benefit is helping reduce drag on the skiier by pulling them up out of the water...it may not seem like much, but in an endurance race...every little bit helps and adds up.

[Cole Trickle]

Jay's swimstep sits at waterline while the boat is at rest.. It looks to me like his pole and the pole pictured here will be very close in height when they are all said and done? (That sounded kinda gay didn't it..)
RD
Maybe this will help?
Here is a picture of Jays boat at rest... From what I remember it is 10-12" from water to swim step. (I have no idea how much it comes out of the water while on plane)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2491jay.JPG

[wsuwrhr]

I am saying I wouldn't have built something I thought may injure someone, regardless who requests it.
I have no problem with Jay, why would I? It has nothing to do with that.
I can see where this is going, I should have just shut my mouth.
Sorry.
BTW, I am not the only one commenting in this thread.
So your saying I should've turned down helping him out as soon as he said he wanted it mounted from the grab rail?
At the end of the day, Jay helps alot of people on this board.. I'm just trying to return the favor a little bit. I'd bet the grab rail holds up fine even at it's current height but god forbid after seeing it mounted he'll probably want it cut down a bit, which would reduce the stress on the grab rail considerably. It'll take all of 10 minutes to part it off in the lathe and retap another 1/2 - 13 thread in the bottom of it.
He pulled a skier in last years race with a rope tied to the grab rail with no problems.
RD

[Riverkid]

The joker boat had the strap because they were pulling doubles that day (before race). Chris doesn't need the strap on race day...
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34266&stc=1&d=1183420607
This one is tall. Another Outerlimits...
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34265&stc=1&d=1183420607
This one was the cleanest IMO...
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34267&stc=1&d=1183420607

[Baja Big Dog]

Using the roughest of numbers and quick calc's, your talking about close to 500 lbs of torque at the top mount, not allowing for the friction of ski adding to the weight of the skier (guessing 175 lbs), adding another 20% for friction your up to over 525lb/ft at the top mount, going to who knows what when the skier leaves the water and lands again. A lot? Dunno, if the pole is 2" dia the plate is approx 14" at the rail? The stress is spread out pretty well. I would be more worried about the stress of the aluminum pole at the top mount. You laugh at the motorcycle tie down, I would suggest you find a place to mount one!!!
Notice the "guy" supports on the Herbst boat?

[Jbb]

Don't listen to these nay-sayers, Dave. I think it's great and Rattle Can Lou seems to agree. :cool:
http://www.CarlsonSpeed.com/~tombrown/QuickLink/DSC00778b.JPG
Well Im out!....If Lou gives it his official Okey Dokey......I respectfully retract my previous comments...:D

[Jbb]

It looks to me like his pole and the pole pictured here will be very close in height when they are all said and done? RD
Damm...This thread is ripe with sig line opportunities.....:D

[River Lynchmob]

Dave,
Did you ever see how ours was? We had an 1 1/8 prop shaft, we removed the light on the transom put a bend in the shaft that matched the angle of the transom mounted it inside right between the drives and it came up 18" from the light. When we were done pulled it out and put the light back in. It worked out for us pretty good.

[Riverkid]

These have a few kickers but they all survived... Geeze RD, everytime you build a ski tow everyone gives you grief...:D
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34270&stc=1&d=1183424344
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34271&stc=1&d=1183424214

[ChumpChange]

RIP Junkyard Bill.....burned down to the water line. :mad:
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34271&stc=1&d=1183424214

[RiverDave]

People are making way more of this then it actually is..
That Grab rail isn't going anywhere... If it even flinches when it is completely mounted to the boat I'm going to shorten the pole. Hell we might end up shortening the pole anyways depending on what the correct height turns out to be after they make a practice run.
For the record for the 2nd time.. Mounting it off the grab rail wasn't my idea choice, it's how Jay wanted it. I will say though that I'm betting dollars to donuts this deal is going to work just fine with zero issues even off the grab rail. It's built alot more sturdy then you guys are thinking, and I'm adding sandwich plates on the underside of the engine hatch where the grab rail attaches to the boat.
Everybody feels the need to talk smack on ***boat though.. Injure someone? WTF?
RD

[Jbb]

RD SUX.....:D
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34255&stc=1&d=1183416913

[phebus]

That Grab rail isn't going anywhere... If it even flinches when it is completely mounted to the boat I'm going to shorten the pole. Hell we might end up shortening the pole anyways depending on what the correct height turns out to be after they make a practice run.RD
I'm curious what the optimum angle of pull for a skiier is? I'm sure different skiiers prefer diffferent angles, but I'm sure someone has a formula for what would lead to the least fatigue and stil be the most efficient for straight line pulling.

[phebus]

Well I typed that and came back to se Mike's post.

[Riverkid]

Just stay away from those, RD... :D
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34273&stc=1&d=1183428829
And Rex, we have decided to run the rope up on top of the hardtop, behind the radar antenna. Sure, it's 42'. and 'stock'... :D
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34274&stc=1&d=1183428703

[HM]

This will be about my 24th (I think) Cat. race, good luck to everyone. Luck is definately part of it in this race.
fookin amatuer!!! :D

[Havasu Hangin']

...it's how you use it.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/On_the_Trailer_2.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/The_Transom.jpg

[Baja Big Dog]

People are making way more of this then it actually is..
That Grab rail isn't going anywhere... If it even flinches when it is completely mounted to the boat I'm going to shorten the pole. Hell we might end up shortening the pole anyways depending on what the correct height turns out to be after they make a practice run.
For the record for the 2nd time.. Mounting it off the grab rail wasn't my idea choice, it's how Jay wanted it. I will say though that I'm betting dollars to donuts this deal is going to work just fine with zero issues even off the grab rail. It's built alot more sturdy then you guys are thinking, and I'm adding sandwich plates on the underside of the engine hatch where the grab rail attaches to the boat.
Everybody feels the need to talk smack on ***boat though.. Injure someone? WTF?
RD
Got your back....:D

[RiverDave]

I predict...before its over....that the back of that boat is gonna look like a giant shark bit off a chunk of it.....:jawdrop:
RD SUX..:D
If I were Jay....I would call fountain......and order up a new rail......and keep the following numbers close by....
Local emt's, wherever he boats .....a good defense attorney..and ...a good fiberglas man.....Ducky perhaps....?....
Perhaps a good supply of pressure bandages also........cuz that pole is gonna launch....:D
Jay's transom.....:D
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34256&stc=1&d=1183417772
I am saying I wouldn't have built something I thought may injure someone, regardless who requests it.
I have no problem with Jay, why would I? It has nothing to do with that.
I can see where this is going, I should have just shut my mouth.
Sorry.
BTW, I am not the only one commenting in this thread.
Well at the end of the day I ended up cutting about 13 inches off the pole. Not becuase of stress reasons, but rather becuase that is the approximate height the skier wanted it off the water. If your curious though the weak point in the setup was the pole itself, not the grab rail.
As it sits on the boat if you yank the shit out of it on pavement (way more stress then you'll ever see in the water), the top of the pole flexes a little (.025 - .050), but the rest of the setup doesn't move.
I also figure I should mention, that they are on their way back from their 1st practice run.. No injuries, no shark bites in the transom.
Thanks for the advice on shortening the pole Rex! As well thanks for the PM's from you, RiverKid, Racey, and countless others that have actually built these, installed them, and raced with them. I definately appreciate real world advice.
RD

[PHOTOGLOU]

Edited out my post due to some typical you're clueless and full a shit type pm's. Whatever, I really don't need to argue on an internet forum about the proper height of a ski pylon. 24 cat. races and 25 years of marathon racing means not so much I guess. :)
I should have never even posted my experience on it as it seems rings true with many topics these days. This place is full of recent experts and certainly doesn't need my input. :)
????? Pole works great....

[Wheeler]

Edited out my post due to some typical you're clueless and full a shit type pm's. Whatever, I really don't need to argue on an internet forum about the proper height of a ski pylon. 24 cat. races and 25 years of marathon racing means not so much I guess. :)
I should have never even posted my experience on it as it seems rings true with many topics these days. This place is full of recent experts and certainly doesn't need my input. :)
Sounds like you been at it for quite some time. Do you remember Ray and Maggie Barton?

[RiverDave]

????? Pole works great....
He was referring to the typical armchair quarterbacks on ***boat I'm pretty sure. Probably some of the same experts that were so critical in the beginning? I dunno.. Doesn't much matter, it's proven that it works, and I hope works well for the race! :)
Post some pics of it! :)
RD

[PHOTOGLOU]

He was referring to the typical armchair quarterbacks on ***boat I'm pretty sure. Probably some of the same experts that were so critical in the beginning? I dunno.. Doesn't much matter, it's proven that it works, and I hope works well for the race! :)
Post some pics of it! :)
RD
Ran an average of 62 MPH today.... Race day is different more adrenaline and more traffic SO hope to duplicate on Tuesday when Dylan from ***boat runs with us...... RD was up at 5.30 this morning now at work... Have not had time to post pics BUT I WILL and I REALLY APPRECIATE the hard work and quality job

[Nord]

RD up at 5:30a:m..........very impressive...........
So I'm assuming the pole held up just fine??
~NORD~

[PHOTOGLOU]

RD up at 5:30a:m..........very impressive...........
So I'm assuming the pole held up just fine??
~NORD~
Perfect..... Very happy with the POLE.....

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

RD up at 5:30a:m..........very impressive...........
So I'm assuming the pole held up just fine??
~NORD~
he probably didn't go to bed.. http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/stayawake.gif

[RiverDave]

It's worded funny, but if you read it Photoglou was saying he was up at 5:30 this morning and now at work so he didn't have time to post the pics.
I don't get up at 5:30 in the morning.. for anybody.
RD