DIY Wake/Pyramid Mfg Tower?

poontank · Newbie Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 1 City: Wauwatosa

Does anyone have any experience with these Wakeboard towers or possibly have on one their boat. I'm looking at purchasing this tower, but I can't seem to find much information on it. How does it compare to other towers out there such as Monster? Does it put much more stress on your boat than other towers? How is it as far as ease of installation? Anyone have experience with their customer service? Any help would be much appreciated.

Here is a link to the tower: http://www.diywake.com/shop/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=70&cat=+Towers

HHI Dave · Posted: Nov 02, 2006 2:25 pm Post subject:

They are definitely priced right...I just wonder how the quality and the service after the sale are. Question

acurtis_ttu · Soul Rider Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 499 City: Houston

I bought a light bar from him. polished aluminum does not hodl up well in the elements (oxidation). expect to really take care of whatever you buy. IT needs to be anodized IMO.

HHI Dave · Posted: Dec 09, 2006 9:27 pm Post subject:

I've pretty much decided on Monster tower, but I was looking around the DIYWake site. For under $1400, I could get a polished tower, two board racks, mirror/mirror arm, and a 3-light bar. That's a damn good price.

Now I'm also considering still going with the Monster tower but getting the mirror and light bar from DIY.

Any opinions?

Brit Rider · Posted: Dec 18, 2006 3:25 am Post subject:

HHI Dave, Acurtis hit it on the head. Great prices for sure but the stuff is polished not anodised so needs polishing and caring for after almost every trip out... for fresh water they can probably hold up for a few years but if you are on salt - don't even go there unless you plan on coating all the bare aluminium in some way.

Still great prices though and the machining/detail is some of the best - if only anodised they would take the market!

HHI Dave · Posted: Dec 18, 2006 10:55 am Post subject:

Brit Rider, Well, I'm definitely in saltwater. I wonder if powdercoating may be the answer.

Then again, I have lots of practice in polishing billet aluminum since I've been riding custom bikes for many years. Laughing

Brit Rider · Posted: Dec 23, 2006 9:13 am Post subject:

HHI Dave, you could powder coat the stuff for sure - i bet it would last a long time if you did this - it's only the mounts and tow hook that would need finishing so it shouldn't be too bad.

But, then again if you enjoy polishing.... Wink

Merry Christmas.

HHI Dave · Posted: Dec 23, 2006 9:52 am Post subject:

I just got the mirror arm and mirror from DIY. It is a very nice looking piece of billet. Definitely going to take some regular maintenance to keep it looking good though. Cool

wakeboarderdave1 · Posted: Dec 23, 2006 10:50 am Post subject:

Is there anything you could coat the aluminum in to keep it from deteriorating?

HHI Dave · Posted: Dec 24, 2006 12:52 am Post subject:

wakeboarderdave1, It would need to either be anodized or powdercoated to really prevent corrosion. I've had custom bikes with lots of polished billet aluminum. It can be labor intensive, but if you stay on top of it, you can keep it gleaming like new. I use Flitz and/or Mother's on my billet pieces.

GuitsBoy · Posted: Apr 02, 2007 1:18 pm Post subject:

I have the tower, and I love it. Installed it in a single morning. The only thing ive notices is that the paint chips easily, but I can always touch it up. The price is great, and its a quality piece. Now I hear they have some quick release feet for it, which is perfect for me since we have to sneak under a bridge to get out to the lake.

Some Pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/GuitsBoy/WakeboardTower

willgeorge · Newbie Joined: 01 Nov 2004 Posts: 28 City: Maplewood

i think this tower is pretty good looking, i just ordered one. ill let you know when i get it installed

willgeorge · Newbie Joined: 01 Nov 2004 Posts: 28 City: Maplewood

here it is

willgeorge · Newbie Joined: 01 Nov 2004 Posts: 28 City: Maplewood

here it is