board racks???

RiDeThaBU · Outlaw Joined: 10 Feb 2003 Posts: 142 City: Natick, Mass

hey guys i just got my first tower and i need to know which racks are the best for the titan tower, i don't know much about them so i really need some help. thanx everyone

Partyb · Posted: Jan 11, 2004 9:45 am Post subject:

IMO, racks are often times a waste of money. When I ride usually I am only with 2 or 3 other people. The rack is usually some chore to use, etc. If you have more people/boards on the boat that would increase the utility of the rack. I would just think about it first. They are expensive. Again, just my experience in my particular circumstances.

02Byerly132 · Outlaw Joined: 20 Jan 2003 Posts: 119 City: Chatt town

I think that boardracks are very important.. Before we got our racks we had boards in the boat and it was a hassel to get around them and being as I am pretty anal about the shape of my boat I was afraid that a fin was going to cut the vinyl. We have a pair of skylon boardracks. Talk to your local dealer they will help you out a lot.

N8 · Outlaw Joined: 29 Dec 2003 Posts: 112 City: SLO county

If you got the money go with the titan spinner. I have not had any experiance with them but they seem like good idea.

Jesse · Newbie Joined: 13 Sep 2003 Posts: 38 City: South Jordan

I have the FLUID COCEPTS racks on my Titan Tower. I went with the Fluid's racks because they are a lot less exspensive then the Titan's and are as high quality as any rack I have looked into. I also liked the way the boards are bungeed in place as opposed to the Titan racks.

jeffrey_25 · Addict Joined: 05 Oct 2003 Posts: 811

Our VLX has the titan tower with the titan spinners. I'm sure if our family could go back we wouldn't spend the extra cash to have them spin. It's just as easy to take the boards out without rotating them towards you. There is a peg that passes through the rack and the tower to prevent it from spinning and if you have the peg out, it may tend to chip the paint on the tower if you are not careful. The rubber lining is starting to peel off on our rack. If you have the wakeboards in the rack you won't notice the peeling but once they come out, it's pretty noticeable. I think the racks look great but if you are very anal about every little detail then you should either look at a different rack or pay extra attention.

boarditup · Addict Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 731 City: Allendale, MI

PM me if you want some board racks, cheap. I retail a couple of vendors to choose from. I cannot publish prices here, but I can help you out. Include a picture of your rack so I can make sure to have the correct orientation. I also need a zip code and tubing diameter.

Board racks will keep your boards, interior, and toes from damage.

Neognosis · Ladies Man Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 17617 City: Webster

Hey, how do you like your wakesetter? Is it the d-drive? I'm seriously considering getting one in late march/april, and I'm trying to get as many opinions from owners as I can.

Fishmaster · Posted: Jan 11, 2004 4:39 pm Post subject:

Ours are $195 each and fit any tower. See them at http://www.monstertower.com/accessory1.html They are a knock off of the old Mako design, long story.

I think the coolest racks out there are the NVerts. The Titan spinner is an impressive feat of engineering as well. Wakeside has a great looking rack as well.

Now the nicest racks I've seen in a long time . . . I better not go there Very Happy

BIGMAC · Posted: Jan 11, 2004 8:42 pm Post subject:

MonsterTower, There are reports of inverts falling apart. Makos are great racks and if your (and from the looks they look alike) racks are the same they ar pretty much bullet proof. Oh yea Very Happy

can you post some of these really nice racks that you are talking about. Laughing

Fishmaster · Posted: Jan 11, 2004 9:12 pm Post subject:

I'm lurking the board and hearing lots of Nvert comments, someone that knows somebody there needs to contact then and have them spend some time on the boards. Their customers need to know what's going on.

BigMac, dont temp me, I'm 40, have teenage model pictures and I'm not afraid to use them!

scott a · Ladies Man Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 9810

if someone could PM me what they have been hearing about Nverts, or link me to some threads, i'll let them know...
i DO know some people were having problems with their racks, so Nvert sent them back a newer improved model and those situations have apparently been ironed out. i havent heard anything since then though...

MonsterTower, i dont know what your talking about!!! perhaps a few pics might jar my memory?? Very Happy

jumalian · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 7625 City: san diego

scott a, I rode w/ a girl up here w/ an '03 SAN w/ the Nvert racks.

Man, they totally sucked! It was a pain in the ass from inside the boat, and the rubber piece protecting the board would fall out inconspicuously, thus scratching up the board.

NAW · Posted: Jan 12, 2004 8:46 am Post subject:

scott a, I think the thread was on WW about somebody having problems getting a hold of NVERT about some warranty issues, and even a letter sent to the Better Business Bureau.....I don't have any specifics, so I guess it's just a rumor at this point.

RiDeThaBU, Check out the Mako racks. If you have any specific questions, email or pm me. There are some differences in what Monster Tower is offering and what Mako is offering for '04. You'll be stoked either way.

Ruune · Posted: Jan 12, 2004 10:05 am Post subject:

Nvert · Newbie Joined: 12 Jan 2004 Posts: 1

Just to give you an update on Nvert. We have no warranty issues. In fact have the best warranty, an customer service program in the industry (five-year warranty). All warranty issues have received a new upgraded version resolving past problems, and there are a couple of customers waiting for the new 2004 version. Other then that we plan to release a completely new line for 2004. Please feel free to contact us if there are any questions. Thank you.

NAW · Posted: Jan 12, 2004 1:19 pm Post subject:

Thanks for clearing up that rumor, Nvert.

Swass · Guest

Clear up what? Anyone could've created that account.

Anonymous "Brand X staff" posts are very suspicious. Is there a reason why you don't want people to know who you are? If Nvert is so customer-oriented, why didn't you at least add some company contact info to your "Nvert" profile? If you have "no warranty issues," why didn't you back that up by offering specific advice on how to exchange defective product?

If you are an Nvert employee (which I highly doubt) you are not doing your company any favors.

jeffrey_25 · Addict Joined: 05 Oct 2003 Posts: 811

cameraboy, I love the wakesetter. My dad bought the VLX thinking that nothing compares to a Malibu. Everything about the Malibu is fantastic such as the minor details in the finish like the carpeted ski locker and the pop-up bow light. Sure there is other amazing boats out there but in my opinion the Malibu VLX is the best all-round. The storage is simply massive, because of this you won't be forgeting anything back on shore. My dad is thinking of upgrading our boat this summer to a 2004. I could safely say our family won't even considering buying anything else. Any money spent on a VLX would be money well spent.

wakedad1 · Addict Joined: 19 Sep 2003 Posts: 667 City: Discovery Bay

I got a good deal on some racks from wakeair you might want to check out there website www.wakeair.com

hitit · Outlaw Joined: 26 Aug 2003 Posts: 178 City: Nor-Cal

For what it's worth, I have the Mako racks. They are well build and work fine. I paid $225 though.

RiDeThaBU · Outlaw Joined: 10 Feb 2003 Posts: 142 City: Natick, Mass

thanx everyone for the advice, keep em comin though cuz i still havent found the right one.