Hay guys would this do for starting ?

[jcsercsa]

I was just wondering if this is going to be safe for the kids and I might even try it ,water sking and wake boarding !! I know its not going to give me the height , but is it going to be able to hole up for the pulling !!

I want a wake tower but cant aford it this year , Its going on a 15.6 glastron tri-hull with a 100hp merc. , thanks John
Ps and pull a tube also

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=200236090693

 

[BMWboatski]

Re: Hay guys would this do for starting ?

That will work fine I have actually used that before. You won't get the pop outt the water or on jumps, but it will definitely do the job.

 

[BMWboatski]

Re: Hay guys would this do for starting ?

May not work that well for the tube, more so due to the 100hp engine.

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: Hay guys would this do for starting ?

Cool thanks !!! would a ski plylon work the same ?? I was Thinking I really need some thing i can drop down , there is a low bridge , John
like this http://www.iboats.com/Swivl_Eze_Bas...32337644--**********.022193853--view_id.38379

is that heavey enough ??? thanks again

 

[oops!]

Re: Hay guys would this do for starting ?

i like the i boats one john.....it folds down and stores in the ski locker when you are fishing.

i just cant see the dimentions or the wall thickness.......
but iboats is really really good.......get them on the phone and they will rattle the info off to ya in a sec or get the manufacturer to call you in 3 mins flat.......

it will do you till the gang grows up another 2 feet......

cheers buddy

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Hay guys would this do for starting ?

i find one problem with both of them. have you ever had a ski rope break when towing a skier? these, as well as towers, put the rope at a dangerous height, for passengers, when the rope breaks there is usually a whip lash effect, that can seriously injure a passenger. voice of experience.

 

[mthieme]

Re: Hay guys would this do for starting ?

Generally speaking, the higher the rope the better. I would say moreso for tubing than skiing to keep the line out of the water especially with kids. Initially kids need to learn how to balance their weight on a tube so they don't submarine. This will help.
TD brings up an interesting point although I've never seen it happen personally. I inspect and replace my ropes frequently (maybe every 3-5 years). $8 for a new tow rope is nothing.

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: Hay guys would this do for starting ?

Ok guys great !! I kind of like the ski pylon also !! And TD I will have to keep that in mind when were out there !! I never had one break , but i have heard !! But for now thats what i can afford !! thanks john

 

[Varago]

Re: Hay guys would this do for starting ?

Guess where the handle landed ! And this is with a low stretch line.

Dave

 

[smitty1258]

Re: Hay guys would this do for starting ?

Guess where the handle landed ! And this is with a low stretch line.

Dave

not in the back of the boat............ it landed in the water.

 

[smitty1258]

Re: Hay guys would this do for starting ?

also take a look here.

http://forums.wakeboarder.com/viewtopic.php?t=31787

Cheap way to get what your looking for.

 

[Tabes117]

Re: Hay guys would this do for starting ?

Great Lakes Skipper is awesome. The staff is very helpful. I purchased my wakeboard tower from them. It was new surplus that they wholesale. They have an assortment of new towers from various boat manufactures. If you bring your boat in they would assist you matching a tower. They auction them on ebay. Here is a pic after install. My 7 yr old loves to kneeboard off it, and my 5 yr old also started last summer. Now, my wife, still cant get up on the wakeboard..............

 

[smitty1258]

Re: Hay guys would this do for starting ?

nice tower man