black board racks

gmarkham1 · Addict Joined: 10 Sep 2003 Posts: 505 City: janesville

I have a black monster tower and would like to find some black racks for it. I know mako used to make some but are no longer offering them... anyone have any suggestions?

oshensurfer · Posted: Feb 10, 2004 2:24 pm Post subject:

I think you can get an acid or stain of some sort that reacts with Al and can get it black (metalic) or powder coat em.

noneya · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 796 City: Roxboro, NC

I have a black Skylon 2 board rack for sale, if you're interested give me an email.

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

The Wake Designs dual mount comes in black.

http://www.wakeside.com/page/W/PROD/wake_designs_wakeboard_racks/wd_wakeboard_rack_dual_mount

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

finkle · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 4067

Get 'em Line X'd. Then paint what you didn't want Line X'd. Actually, reverse the steps.

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

BigDeal, you're right. my bad.

The best option might be to pick the racks that look and fit the best, then have them powder coated whatever color you like..... in this case, black.

Wakeside1 · Posted: Feb 10, 2004 10:27 pm Post subject:

The Wake Designs Single Mount wakeboard rack is available in powder coated black and will fit the Monster Tower.

http://www.wakeside.com/page/W/PROD/wake_designs_wakeboard_racks/wd_wakeboard_rack_single_mount

Mike

Wakeside1 · Posted: Feb 10, 2004 10:32 pm Post subject:

The Wake Designs Single Mount wakeboard rack is available in powder coated black and will fit the Monster Tower.

http://www.wakeside.com/page/W/PROD/wake_designs_wakeboard_racks/wd_wakeboard_rack_single_mount

Mike

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

NAW · Posted: Feb 11, 2004 8:40 am Post subject:

domslude · Posted: Feb 11, 2004 10:10 am Post subject:

ebay, has some and the black one's were not selling!

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

gmarkham1, have you considered just buying the '04 Mako's and having them powder coated? They will look great on the Monster Tower and won't chew up the coating. $459 for the pair plus powder coating is not bad for a nice rack! Twisted Evil

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

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

I wouldn't call them knockoffs, but they def. are similar. For the $60 (shipping is included in the $459) difference, I personally would go with the "real" deal. The '04 Mako's have been redesigned and are better than ever. However, he has a Monster Tower... might be wise to get the MT racks and have them coated any color he likes. MT makes some solid gear as well.

NAW · Posted: Feb 12, 2004 5:37 am Post subject:

Fellas,
Be sure to compare apples to apples when looking at accessories. We were just covering this same topic on Wakeworld. Check it out, http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/3183/97562.html?1076522665 , That should answer most of your questions. If you have any others, feel free to pm or email me.

later,
Neil

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

Both Monster Tower and Mako agree that they are now different. Can we move on? Smile

darty · Addict Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 522 City: Lexington

I would just buy whatever you like, and then go buy or rent from a local hardware store a powder coating gun (or sprayer or whatever) and just do it that way, esp. if you cannot find what you're looking for in black...just follow the instructions on the can & gun, & someone @ a hardware store could probably help you out on application aswell...

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

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

No prob big.
I'll see what I can find out on the quick release.

Wakeside1 · Posted: Feb 14, 2004 9:45 pm Post subject:

We just asked Brian at Mako to provide us close up images of the quick release in both the closed and open position along with a description of the new clamping system. We will add that to our website when we get it.

Brian told us that the quick-release is greatly enhanced but I have not actually seen the 2004 model yet, it's very early in the season.

I think we should have something early this week.

NAW · Posted: Feb 16, 2004 6:10 am Post subject:

I just snapped a pic of the quick release system on the '04 racks, to give you guys an idea.
All you do is turn the black lever clockwise to thread the rack onto the mount.

Wakeside1 · Posted: Feb 16, 2004 9:21 pm Post subject:

That looks like a big improvement. With a quick-release you always need to think about safety and rattle-free rock-solid attachment.

NAW what do you think?

NAW · Posted: Feb 17, 2004 6:31 am Post subject:

I think this design addresses both of those key aspects. These are rock solid and rattle free. Brian should be give you a full mfgr's description for your site soon.

Here's a few more, secured on the mount for vertical or horizontal tower tube. Once again, sorry about the quality.

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

Thanks for the pics NAW. Helps to explain a lot about the 04 Mako's new QR.
They look solid. I'll be interested here some reports after a full season of use!