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How to add ski pole to starflite?
- Thread starter hemibeep
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gchildre
Member
I'm also interested, Couldn't find "EZ Swivel"...
Is the spelling possibly "Swivl Eze"? I did find that here: http://www.premiumpowersports.com/Swivl-Eze-Runabout-Tow-Hitch-Ski-Pylon-p-143.html
I have thought about adding a removable pylon to my Pulse 186. Is this advisable with an outboard setup? The main pole would have to mount to/through the fiberglass brace across the back of the seat.
Is the spelling possibly "Swivl Eze"? I did find that here: http://www.premiumpowersports.com/Swivl-Eze-Runabout-Tow-Hitch-Ski-Pylon-p-143.html
I have thought about adding a removable pylon to my Pulse 186. Is this advisable with an outboard setup? The main pole would have to mount to/through the fiberglass brace across the back of the seat.
merc245
Well-known member
I've never heard not to pull tubes from a pylon.Your right U need to get the line up out of the water to have fun.I won't speak of any less expensive alunimiun overton's specials but the ez will handle it.Just follow the instructions for installation.No special extra backing needed.
I've pulled a 65' 2+ story house boat side ways against a stiff breeze with mine when it came untied.
GET ONE AND ENJOY YOURSELF :cheers
P.S. I don't ski much at all now days but I keep mine up all the time because I like the way a starflite looks with it up and to get my ole'fat behind up the damn ladder
I've pulled a 65' 2+ story house boat side ways against a stiff breeze with mine when it came untied.
GET ONE AND ENJOY YOURSELF :cheers
P.S. I don't ski much at all now days but I keep mine up all the time because I like the way a starflite looks with it up and to get my ole'fat behind up the damn ladder
gchildre
Member
Tubes vs. ski
I wonder if they don't recommend tubes (I really don't know that they do or don't) with the pylons because of how many variations of tubes are out there, some of them are big mothas that can hold more than 2 people. I have had my daugher and her friend on a two person lay-down type tube and if it submarines and they don't let go real quick I can feel a huge strain on the boat. I also use the two transom eyes with a float lead and it keeps the rope in the water most of the time, people on the tube are sprayed so much with water that they can hardly see plus I can barely get them out of the wake. I'm still not sure about the pylon for tubes (we don't ski) but I'm still interested. Maybe I need the pylon and a two person sit down type tube, the one with a back rest, less likely to submarine on the nose.
I wonder if they don't recommend tubes (I really don't know that they do or don't) with the pylons because of how many variations of tubes are out there, some of them are big mothas that can hold more than 2 people. I have had my daugher and her friend on a two person lay-down type tube and if it submarines and they don't let go real quick I can feel a huge strain on the boat. I also use the two transom eyes with a float lead and it keeps the rope in the water most of the time, people on the tube are sprayed so much with water that they can hardly see plus I can barely get them out of the wake. I'm still not sure about the pylon for tubes (we don't ski) but I'm still interested. Maybe I need the pylon and a two person sit down type tube, the one with a back rest, less likely to submarine on the nose.
Chris E
Well-known member
i think they don't recommend tubes because tubes add more strain to the pylon. you can get 4 passanger tubes now (you would be pulling 800lbs) something i don't think the pylon was designed for - add to that the increased strain from a whip and it's probably double that - the pylon can't handle that.
however if you are using a single person tube, i don't think it'll be much of an issue. they say not to pull tubes because that's what the manufacturers insurance company told them.
however if you are using a single person tube, i don't think it'll be much of an issue. they say not to pull tubes because that's what the manufacturers insurance company told them.
opsdave
Active member
I have a swivl-eze pylon on the rear of my Starflite and pull 1-2 person tubes with no problems at all. I have the runabout model http://www.outdoorsuperstore.com/product.asp?prod=265271
2benchanted
Member
ski pole
I had a real nice pole on mine and bent it in half. I had a friend on the back we were doing 50 plus mph runs and having a great time until I whipped him and he fell off the tube flipped over and grabbed a ton of water. I stopped rite away but damage was already done, now I need a new pole and a side support I am in the market for replacement.
I had a real nice pole on mine and bent it in half. I had a friend on the back we were doing 50 plus mph runs and having a great time until I whipped him and he fell off the tube flipped over and grabbed a ton of water. I stopped rite away but damage was already done, now I need a new pole and a side support I am in the market for replacement.
Go to Overtons at www.overtons.com and look at their selection. That is where mine came from.