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wakensurf4life Criminal
Joined: 28 Apr 2004 Posts: 77 City: somewhere on a lake
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Posted: Apr 29, 2004 6:23 pm Post subject: Pylon vs. Tower |
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I have a Pylon pole right now that works fine. But I was wondering if a tower was worth getting. Does it enhance your riding or anything of the sort that a pylon cant. Your input would be appreciated. _________________ Trying to get into some wakeboarding photography, anyone out there in the Orlando area with some skills wanna hook up for a shoot? Drop me a pm, got a chase boat ready |
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kid Outlaw
Joined: 14 Apr 2004 Posts: 248 City: chico
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Posted: Apr 29, 2004 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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the tower is supposed to be more balanced on your boat........when you cut out on the wake does your boat rock? Because i heard the pylon sways side to side. I have a tower and you can barely feel anything.
peace _________________ money doesnt buy happiness...they should end that phrase with (just kidding) |
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ttuclint Addict
Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 984 City: Lubbock, TX
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Posted: Apr 29, 2004 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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Not any significant difference. |
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DRAGON88 Ladies Man
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 8213 City: Portland, OR
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Posted: Apr 29, 2004 10:53 pm Post subject: |
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Kid, acctually if the tow points in the same position, both should be the same physicaly, trust me there was a large discussion about this a few months ago...
the only reason to go from a pylon to a tower is really space. if you dont like how much space its taking up to the extent that it would be worth buying a tower. will it improve your rideing any more than a pylon? no. _________________ wakeboards
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wakensurf4life Criminal
Joined: 28 Apr 2004 Posts: 77 City: somewhere on a lake
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Posted: Apr 30, 2004 5:32 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the replies, unless I get rich any time soon, the pylons gonna stay. _________________ Trying to get into some wakeboarding photography, anyone out there in the Orlando area with some skills wanna hook up for a shoot? Drop me a pm, got a chase boat ready |
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Rockitboy516 Outlaw
Joined: 03 Feb 2004 Posts: 132 City: fT.WaYne
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Posted: May 01, 2004 11:24 am Post subject: |
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the other real reason to get a tower rather than a pylon is because it looks way cool( the tower does) and the chicks dig them _________________ Ride hard before lake runs dry
Push ups and duct tape fix everything |
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WakeBoarder44 Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Posts: 1107
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Posted: May 03, 2004 2:36 am Post subject: |
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I've been looking for a Pylon or a tower
I choosed the pylon as the tower is too expensive...
The only disadvantage I see is the space you loose in the boat...
Nothing I can't live with so it will be a pylon next month!
greeetzzzz
_________________ * riding finless teaches you to get your edge down properly, when you do it with fins, you'll be able to cut like OJ Simpson
* Hesitation leads to pain! |
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wesgardner Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 16 Aug 2003 Posts: 1507 City: Severna Park
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Posted: May 03, 2004 4:39 am Post subject: |
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Hey WakeBoarder44,
You can check my profile/gallery for pics of my pylon and search for my "how to" here in the "boats and access." section. It cost $80 US and I loose no seating and drill no holes. The only real downside to a pylon is board racks, I understand the pylon mounted ones don't work too well..
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mn_vtec Criminal
Joined: 08 Apr 2004 Posts: 66 City: Fargo
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Posted: May 03, 2004 8:53 am Post subject: |
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Only cost me $40 for my pylon. I used a 7 ft 2 inch steel pipe with an 1/8 in. wall. Works sweet. Also used plastic coated steel cable...I'll post pics sometime.
How tall is your pylon? |
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Clemons003 Criminal
Joined: 30 Mar 2004 Posts: 61 City: Harpswell
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Posted: May 03, 2004 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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yea post some pics |
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WakeBoarder44 Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Posts: 1107
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Posted: May 05, 2004 7:08 am Post subject: |
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Hi Wes,
I don't need board racks anyway, as I'm the only one with a board for the moment...
I tried to learn some friends, but don't wanna let them use my stuff a whole year!
You build the pylon yourself?
Well done!
looking forward to more pylon ideas and feedback...
_________________ * riding finless teaches you to get your edge down properly, when you do it with fins, you'll be able to cut like OJ Simpson
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wesgardner Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 16 Aug 2003 Posts: 1507 City: Severna Park
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Posted: May 05, 2004 8:25 am Post subject: |
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Hey WakeBoarder44,
I built my own...after working around boats and rigging countless sailboats, I feel very comfortable making up wire rope fittings, so for me it wasn't a big deal....I think in the overall scheme of things, if I had a boat that was newer I'd go for the tower, my boat just really isn't worth putting much money in..it runs great and looks great for a 14 year old boat but it is a 14 year old boat.... I'll probalby sell it for 3 or 4 grand and upgrade. For someone looking for an entry level boat to get out and have some fun, my boat's great!
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determination Soul Rider
Joined: 24 Jan 2003 Posts: 463 City: North Eastern
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Posted: May 06, 2004 8:06 am Post subject: |
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a pylon does same as tower except a tower is out of the way and a pylon is in the middle of your boat _________________ Some People are kept alive only because it is illegel to kill them |
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HyperRash Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 07 Dec 2003 Posts: 1065 City: Reno
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Posted: May 08, 2004 10:52 am Post subject: |
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I'd get a tower if you have a natique _________________ SaNgEr bOaTs
LiQuId FoRcE
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colefooter Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 22 Jun 2003 Posts: 3925 City: Fairborn, OH.
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Posted: May 11, 2004 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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Well, i use to ride a pylon and a tower does help some. If you dont take boarding all that serious then stay with the pylon, but if you want to enhance your performance yes a tower is worth buying. |
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rockinguitar876 Outlaw
Joined: 07 Jul 2006 Posts: 129 City: h-town
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Posted: Jul 17, 2006 8:29 am Post subject: |
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yea i got a extended pylon and i love it it space really doesn't bother me because im used to a shorter pylon sticking up right in front of the egine get the pylon _________________ wut up wut up |
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Robert Harp Guest
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Posted: Jul 19, 2006 11:24 am Post subject: |
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I've gone behind both kinds... they're both good. no preference. |
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HHI Dave Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 10 Jun 2006 Posts: 2550 City: Hilton Head Island, SC
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Posted: Jul 19, 2006 11:38 am Post subject: |
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Rockitboy516 wrote: | the other real reason to get a tower rather than a pylon is because it looks way cool( the tower does) and the chicks dig them |
Which is why I'm saving my pennies for a tower right now. _________________ Hilton Head Wake Sports.com
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