want to build a cable park

mseller · Outlaw Joined: 05 May 2010 Posts: 220 City: Charleston

So I am interested in possibly building a cable park in South Carolina. I was wondering if any of you have done it, what exactly is involved, how much capital is needed, etc. I remember watching a youtube video a while back of the making of a cable park and seeing that is very involved (can't seem to find that video). But would like to get yalls input on this...

FlyZone CR · Posted: Aug 02, 2011 7:31 am Post subject:

I'd start with contacting Rixen and Sesitec I think. Huge part of the cost will be buying the grounds where you want to build it (if you don't own it yet) and possibly digging a lake.
I *think* I heard that a 2-tower system costs around $35k, and a 4-tower system like $100K. Might be total bullsh!t though.

GnarShredd · Posted: Aug 02, 2011 9:32 am Post subject:

Contact the guys over at http://www.thewakeparkproject.com/ and they can probably give you some great advice (basically Sesitec I think). The website is great though and has a bunch of info on it. Good luck. It's a HUGE initial investment but with popularity growing and the likelyhood of you being first in the area, it may be a good time to try it!

Also, permitting can be difficult and take forever. Hopefully the Wake Park Project can offer advice on that.

Edit: Also, just rough numbers, you probably won't be able to get started for less than $1 million.

mseller · Outlaw Joined: 05 May 2010 Posts: 220 City: Charleston

great thanks! that site was the one I had seen in the past

vette74 · Posted: Aug 02, 2011 10:59 am Post subject:

The cable, 6 towers, set up motor ect. cost approx 500k. Dirt is going to cost $3/ CY to move onsite. I just finished designing one near Houston.

sawyer1206 · Newbie Joined: 19 Jun 2011 Posts: 9 City: Angleton

vette74 · Posted: Aug 02, 2011 6:08 pm Post subject:

erikneufeld · Criminal Joined: 27 Aug 2010 Posts: 72

^^ Is this the oasis one ive heard rumors of? i finally got an email back from the guy who said early next spring. (great idea for that area, tons of kids with plenty of money)

lawdog2131 · Posted: Aug 03, 2011 5:35 am Post subject:

vette74 not to hijack the thread but my family owns a body of water and the property around it and were asking for suggestions on what to do with it. How big is too big for a cable park??? I'm talking about the body of water not the overal property size.

vette74 · Posted: Aug 03, 2011 7:43 am Post subject:

Lawdog, I really don't know the max size the one that we did was just a hair over 1000' long. I assume that if you put more towers you can go as long as you want.

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

lawdog2131, do a google maps overview on some of the existing cable parks to see how big they are. You should be able to get size from the scale they post.

vette74 · Posted: Aug 03, 2011 8:08 am Post subject:

I tried to post a plan but it won't let me post a pdf.

lawdog2131 · Posted: Aug 03, 2011 8:30 pm Post subject:

The size of the body of water is about 50-55 acres I think. The deepest part is 40 ft. It used to be a gravel pit that hit a natural spring and filled. The property is owned on my wifes side of the family. Like I said my in-laws are looking for ideas in which we can utilize the water to make money as well as the outer (dry land) property. They already have a couple buildings they rent out to other businesses as well as a gas station. Anyway I suggested a cable park but not sure on the start up cost or whether or not the property is too big.

cubbies017 · Posted: Aug 04, 2011 3:46 am Post subject:

I wish someone would build a cable park up in Michigan. I know the weather is terrible but once summer hits and the weather turns I think people would show up.

Cary K. · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 225 City: Wilson, NC

There is one in Michigan - Placid Wake Park

http://www.placidwakepark.com/

vette74 · Posted: Aug 04, 2011 6:05 am Post subject:

lawdog2131, That would be way to big even if you bought the 25 towers or so to go all the way around what would happen if you wrecked on the backside you would have to walk 55 acres to get back no thanks.

Just install a 2.0 along one of the banks.

da Liks · Addict Joined: 22 Aug 2010 Posts: 594

POPTART · Newbie Joined: 18 Dec 2008 Posts: 20 City: Windy

just an idea..

we have electric winches (with permanent options and driverless options) starting at 3600

at that rate you could put in around 12 winches for the price of one s2.0

thats 12 riders vs one

better use of you water space

more capital left over for insurance, features, building a lake

plus you could set up lines from beginner to advance and place features accordingly

imagine a batting cage style winch park , insert a token, hit the button and shred

give us a shout if your interested
www.boodogwinches.com
boodogwinches@gmail.com

da Liks · Addict Joined: 22 Aug 2010 Posts: 594

i'm interested, give me a token! haha lol!