Anyone have experience with Trick Towers?

Watarski

I just purchased an '85 SN 2001 and I'm looking for a tower company to go with. I really like the New Dimensions tower, but for $2k+, that's out of the question. Trick towers seems to be like a great choice for the money ($1k for a custom fit tower), but would like to hear any opinions on this tower.

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

I have never heard of that company. What is the website?

gx205 · Outlaw Joined: 23 May 2007 Posts: 118

I don't have any info for you on Trick Towers, but have you looked at monster towers??

They now offer a budget priced tower, as well as their original M1 tower, their new M2 tower, and even some blemished towers at a reduced price.

I put a Monster Tower on my boat 2 years ago, and I'm completely satisfied with it, and I have had numerous compliments on how it looks.

Plus you'll be hard pressed to find a company that stands behind their products any better than monster, and are as easy to deal with.

Just my opinion, hope it helps

Watarski · Posted: Jan 05, 2009 8:35 pm Post subject:

http://tricktow.startlogic.com/1701.html

I really like the way their towers look. Under the customer pictures section you can see some good examples. I had a '99 Super Air a few years ago, and this tower is very similar in looks...maybe that's why I like it.

I know Monster is a great company, and they have some decent deals as well. I just do not care for the way they look. I really want my tower to have horizontal crossbars to mount board racks to. Again, more aesthetics, but to each their own.

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

Never heard of them and they look to be in Texas. Maybe in the Dallas area? We had some towers at boardstop in the past from Skylon for $1000 bucks with free shipping. Those towers are not in the $1200 price range but still very nice. Shipping was $245?

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

Phone number is in fort worth. Custom tower under $1000 is pretty impressive. I would definitely look into it.

NKCrider · Posted: Jan 06, 2009 12:04 pm Post subject:

we got an H20 tower for my 83 SN heres the link. all you do is tell them your front and back leg spacing. around $900 including shipping.

http://bigairpylons.com/Tower.htm

Brit Rider · Posted: Jan 06, 2009 4:43 pm Post subject:

NKCrider, Thats still a universal tower - they just make some different sizes.
Still a decent universal set up though Very Happy

NKCrider · Posted: Jan 06, 2009 5:54 pm Post subject:

Brit Rider · Posted: Jan 07, 2009 5:52 am Post subject:

NKCrider, I really think the New dimensions are nicer towers, however, I do think its hard to justify 2 times the outlay for the same fundamental result.

I'd not pay the extra...

FlyZone CR · Posted: Jan 07, 2009 7:24 am Post subject:

Someone over @ the2001.com had a Trick Tower on his 2001. Looks excelent! Wayyy better than a Monster, whose round lines don't fit the "edgy" looks of the 2001, imo.
If I was looking for a tower for my 2001, I'd try to find a used FCT (gen I or II), or get the Trick Tower.

http://www.the2001.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=964&highlight=tricktowers

http://www.the2001.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=1050&highlight=tricktowers

Watarski · Posted: Jan 07, 2009 2:15 pm Post subject:

I couldn't agree more about the New Dimensions Towers. They look great, but I can't justify the price difference. I bought this boat at a great price, and $2k is more than a third of it. The Trick Tower looks like a fantastic custom fit option - I also feel the same way FlyZone does...IMHO, I think the Trick looks better than the Monster shape. Sounds like I've pretty much made up my mind Mr. Green

gx205 · Outlaw Joined: 23 May 2007 Posts: 118

I guess this is exactly why everyone has their own opinion on things, as in my honest opinion I think that tower is way too boxy, and bulky looking.

To each his own though

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

You are the one that is going to have to live with the tower for as long as you own the boat so get the one you like best. As long as it is a solid tower and the company is there for support you should be fine.

FlyZone CR · Posted: Jan 08, 2009 8:00 am Post subject:

Watarski, post a pic of your boat! Always good to see 2001's Very Happy