little help please

cstmgsxr · Soul Rider Joined: 07 Feb 2004 Posts: 470

Ok so i just bought a 2001 glastron gx205 20' boat, with a volvo/penta 5.7 270hp engine, it is going to be more or less a nice family boat, but i am very interested in getting my 6yr old, and 12yr old into wakeboarding, they are avid snowboarders, but we are moving from the snow, so i thought this would cure thier snowless anger!!..
anyways, my questions are these,
1) should i get a pole kit (does not hve a factory pole) or a tower?
2) what brand of towers look as sick, and sweet of the glastron boat, as on some of the wakeboarding specialty boats?
3) does anyone have any pics of a glastron with a tower?

I was considering the monster tower, but i like the agressive look of the roswell ones a little more, and monster wont match powdercoat color, like other manufatures...

please keep in mind when answering this question, i dont have $3000.00 to spend, and also, this needs to be easily taken off (like the monster one)

vetndan · Criminal Joined: 25 Jan 2004 Posts: 58

I have a 1997 Glastron GS225. I am fairly new to this site, and posted a similar question about towers. I did a LOT of research, and got a huge response from the people here. So here's what I found out. I was going to get a Monster Tower but I just didnt like the way it looked. It didnt look like part of the boat. I am sure they are a great tower, and they come highly recommended, but they are just not my taste. I also looked at Skylon, Phat Tower, 13th floor and numerous others. On a tip from "JD" (thanks again dude!) I finally decided on a Samson tower. www.samsonsports.com This is by far the best looking tower for our style boat. They custom build each one to match the lines of your boat. Glastrons usually have a lower profile windshield and this tower makes the boat look sweet. I ordered mine about two weeks ago and am waiting for it to arrive. Check out their web site, they have a pic of a Glastron with the tower on it. That picture is what sold me.( I posted it below)

As far as cost, Samson is not the cheapest out there, but not the most expensive either. My total cost was $2590.00. That's with four board racks. I know you said you dont have $3000.00 to spend, but the towers look sweet. Plus right now they have free shipping and as long as you dont live in the state of Washington, you dont pay sales tax. I know I sound like I am working for Samson, but I'm not. I just had a really good experience (so far) with those guys. Good luck!

Sincerly.....Dan Samson(just kidding:)

vetndan · Criminal Joined: 25 Jan 2004 Posts: 58

Sorry, my finger slipped. I meant THANK YOU "JR" for all the advice on the tower.

JR · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Dec 2003 Posts: 473 City: ATX

JR · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Dec 2003 Posts: 473 City: ATX

vetndan -

Did you get the Fusion boardracks or the integrated racks?

Partyb · Posted: Feb 08, 2004 12:30 pm Post subject:

1. If you are all just learning, I think you could do without the tower/pole for 1-2 seasons. then if you all love boarding, as I expect you will, you can put the 2K for a tower into a more wakeboard specific boat. Anyway, I would wait a year for the tower/pole. It is not gonna make any difference until everyone learns good technique.

2. I would recommend a monster tower for price and quality. those samson towers look pretty darn good though, they are more expensive too.

vetndan · Criminal Joined: 25 Jan 2004 Posts: 58

I got the integtrated board racks. Four of em. I just got an invoice from Scott in the mail the other day. He didn't just send an invoice, but a bad ass Samson t-shirt along with it. Pretty cool!

Dan

BigDeal · Soul Rider Joined: 18 Oct 2003 Posts: 477 City: Orlando

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

I have put the Joystick Tower on several boats of your type. I can have it custom bent for you. Price depends upon what you want, but typically about $1,500 with racks.

D O double G · Outlaw Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Posts: 235 City: G-vine

cstmgsxr, a tower is going to open up more options to you and your boat. It will not only be better for riding, but also increases your storage if/when you throw on some board racks. Towers range in price from 800 on up. Titan makes a good tower and they just lowered the price on the Series I to approx. $1300. Custom colors are free.
You might also find some good deals in the classified sections of both wakeboarder and wakeworld.com

My recommendation is to browse the internet for the right tower at the right price. Wakeside.com is a good place to start. If your kids enjoy snowboarding, I have a feeling they will fall in love with wakeboarding. Good luck and keep us posted.

Randy · Posted: Feb 08, 2004 4:33 pm Post subject:

If I am right, the glastron 20 footer should be very similar to the larson 20 footer. Roswell makes towers specifically for the larson 20 footer, so you misht look into that.

cstmgsxr · Soul Rider Joined: 07 Feb 2004 Posts: 470

thanks alot you guys are helping me out so much, i really do appreciate it, now if i can just get some replies on my other thread, i will be ready to thrash!!http://forums.wakeboarder.com/viewtopic.php?t=19339

also, with a monster tower and racks, does it still fold down the same way, or do the racks have to be removed??

JR · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Dec 2003 Posts: 473 City: ATX

Pretty much all of the racks these days will fold down...Monster, Samson, Titan, Roswell, etc.

Does anyone make a tower anymore that does NOT fold for storage???

CSB · Newbie Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Posts: 15

Check out the Wake Air towers at www.wakeair.com. I just got one for my Glastron GX 185 and had it powder coated to match.

Chris

vetndan · Criminal Joined: 25 Jan 2004 Posts: 58

CSB · Newbie Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Posts: 15

They are $1399 now, but I got it for less 'cause they were having a Christmas sale. Call Brian and see what he'll do. I went with them because they are completely custom made specific to your boat and I think they look more like a factory tower, as opposed to the "universal" towers.

I'll post a pic as soon as I get the racks and speakers installed. It's supposed to snow here tomorrow so it will be next week Crying or Very sad

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Chris

WakeNup · Outlaw Joined: 11 Jun 2003 Posts: 171 City: South Carolina

I would go with monster tower if I were you, strongest in the business, shipped to your door for under a grand, and it comes with a hot, I mean HOT calendar.