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ianmccabe3 Newbie
Joined: 23 Sep 2010 Posts: 4
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Posted: Sep 27, 2010 11:01 am Post subject: how to make a boom pole |
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hi i have a 16 ft picton with 90hp yam on the back
i would like to me a boom pole to try wake boarding
has anyone got pics or made one that could help me out
thanks
ian |
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Dredd Outlaw
Joined: 19 Jan 2010 Posts: 117 City: Wichita
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Posted: Sep 27, 2010 11:38 am Post subject: |
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They're commonly referred to as pylons, rather than booms. A boom is pole sticking out the side of the boat commonly used for barefooting or teaching kids to ski/board.
Here's an old post covering one method of building a pylon:
http://forums.wakeboarder.com/viewtopic.php?t=21010
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hawkster0001 Soul Rider
Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Posts: 441 City: GR
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Posted: Sep 27, 2010 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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you can buy htem for 200$ too if you were lookin fro that kinda route also, they make ones that have plates and everthing to adapt to boat that arnt inboard with a pylon, anf you can get the package for around 200(usd), otherwise good luck on your build, ever consider building your own tower? |
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ianmccabe3 Newbie
Joined: 23 Sep 2010 Posts: 4
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Posted: Sep 28, 2010 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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hi thanks for that im in the uk so the cost of shipping over is a lot
i have seen people learning to wakeboard with a boom pole
i just wanted so pics or help to make one
thanks
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hawkster0001 Soul Rider
Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Posts: 441 City: GR
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Brit Rider Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Posts: 3347 City: Cheshire, England
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Posted: Sep 28, 2010 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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ianmccabe3, Hi Ian, I'm in the UK too. You won't find much help on here for you project as Pictons barely made it out of Wales, let alone the UK
Brilliant boats though, one of the truly wonderful brands of British boating history.
If you wanted to build a pylon for your boat it wouldn't be too hard... in fact I'll even tell you what you need! Just give me a shout in the office on 01270 872161 in the daytime and I'll go over it with you... We sell pylons and stuff here so I may have a second hand one knocking around, but failing that I'm more than happy to supply a parts list so you can DIY.
Most people these days tend to go for a Tower but in reality, if you just want something for very occasional use and want to keep spends down then a pylon can be a better alternative... _________________ www.AxisBoats.co.uk | www.Malibu-Boats.co.uk |
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ianmccabe3 Newbie
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Posted: Oct 12, 2010 12:29 am Post subject: |
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thanks for that how much for a secondhand training pole
thanks
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Brit Rider Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Posts: 3347 City: Cheshire, England
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Posted: Oct 12, 2010 5:14 am Post subject: |
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Varies massively, I'm a little confused now as to whether it is a pole or a boom your after.
is this a boom for over the side of th eboat or a pylon sticking straight up from the boat? _________________ www.AxisBoats.co.uk | www.Malibu-Boats.co.uk |
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ianmccabe3 Newbie
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Posted: Oct 12, 2010 12:34 pm Post subject: |
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boom over the side one sorry |
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Brit Rider Wakeboarder.com Freak
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Posted: Oct 14, 2010 2:54 am Post subject: |
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Ahh right.
Best to just take a good look at one that sin production and copy it
http://www.jobesports.com/EN/Products/Boat_Accessories/Booms/Gunnel_Mount_Boom/
You'll need a long alluminium pole - around 20ft.
2 mounting brackets to attach the thing to the deck and then a ratchet strap to attach the tip of the boom to the bow to take the strain.
You could reasonably do this for under £100 if you are creative with materials but I'd probably try and buy one and just sell it on for 2/3rd the price when you're done with it. _________________ www.AxisBoats.co.uk | www.Malibu-Boats.co.uk |
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