Fly High Pole Suggestions
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Topic: Fly High Pole Suggestions
Posted By: River Monsters
Subject: Fly High Pole Suggestions
Date Posted: March-09-2012 at 4:30pm
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Any difference in the fly high pylon extension poles? They all look the same to me. I decided against a tower for various reasons. This 2 piece is available locally: http://holland.craigslist.org/spo/2808610242.html" rel="nofollow - Fly High Pole 2 Piece Not sure why 2 piece would be an advantage. Maybe leave in place and still get under the boat lift canopy with only the top section off. Thanks. Dave ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6135&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1992 Ski Nautique |
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Posted By: River Monsters
Date Posted: March-09-2012 at 4:32pm
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Few new ones: http://onlyinboards.com/AccessoryShop/Products/Pylons.aspx" rel="nofollow - Onlyinboards Extended Pylons ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6135&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1992 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: March-09-2012 at 4:37pm
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I would think the two piece would allow you to possibly trailer with the top half off. I had to spend a day trimming branches on the route to and from the ramp so I would not have to take the Super Fly High down every time. ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: March-09-2012 at 4:41pm
Probably the best reason is for storage. Broken down and bagged, it probably would fit under the front seat or the trunk. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
River Monsters wrote:Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-09-2012 at 6:02pm
Bingo. Much easier to store (or ship) a 6' pylon broken down into 2 pieces. It doesnt take any longer to install. FYI, the generic term youre looking for is an "extended pylon". Fly High is a brand name (made by Barefoot International) for all their wakeboard gear. There are several other brands out there- Skylon, etc. I have several of the stainless Fly High's and theyre great. Very high quality and they age well. I used to be able to find them used in the $125 range, but that seems to be a thing of the past- most used ones seem to command ~$200 now. ------------- |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: March-09-2012 at 6:04pm
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Are these pretty easy to get on and off? I'm interested in getting one, but I'm thinking it could be a pain with the cover and stuff. Also, do they flex much? And risk of damaging the original boat pylon you're mounting too? |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: March-09-2012 at 6:10pm
They are somewhat easy on and off, I think the most time is spent on the cable to bow ring(That's bow ring not lift ring). I've seen one used for years with only a small scratch caused by haste during a arriving lightening storm. ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-09-2012 at 6:19pm
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A good one will not damage the pylon. Our Fly Highs have a plastic liner built into them so they will not scratch the finish. In terms of strength, they'll actually take some of the load off the pylon, as it is bolstered by cables attaching to the bow eye. When our BFN had a mushy floor in the pylon area, we were too afraid to pull directly from the pylon. The one time we used the boom, the leverage of a footer in the water pulled the pylon out of the cup in the hull and set it down outside of it (in other words, the floor flexed 2" to allow this- it was that rotten). So, we did all of our pulling from the Fly High. No issues pulling multiple footers, or even multiple slalom skiers! I have a pic of that somewhere from LG '08... They take a few minutes to put on and off, but theyre not too bad. It makes it really easy if you have shallow water or if you do it while on the trailer. Putting the strap through the bow eye and then getting on the front deck to fasten the cables and tighten the strap is the only semi-tricky part. Easier than putting on a boom. I consider it a must-have accessory and we have a dedicated Fly High for every boat we do any sort of semi-serious skiing behind. (Adjusting the cables for the first time to fit a particular boat is not an especially speedy process). ------------- |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: March-09-2012 at 6:39pm
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Good to know, thanks. We've been getting into boarding a little more, so it would be fun to have the height. It would also be nice to be able to let people sit in back with a boarder in tow. I think I'll have to invest in one soon. |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-09-2012 at 6:44pm
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Oh, and I should mention that wakeboarding is probably the discipline we do the least of. The Fly High is a must for footing (IMHO), but also gets used regularly for pretty much everything but slalom (and sometimes trick). Also very handy for the sky ski, wake surfing, and pretty much anything not being done to a serious degree that allows you to use the back seat. ------------- |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: March-09-2012 at 6:48pm
I'll second that! ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: March-09-2012 at 6:50pm
| Yeah, it would definitely be nice to use the back area, to have a couple more people come along. It would also be cool to get a little bit of an upward pull. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-09-2012 at 7:00pm
-1  go low ------------- |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: March-09-2012 at 10:48pm
HA! Hollywood, you kill me. Wait til you get a little older, then you'll appreciate that little bit of help  ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: March-09-2012 at 11:04pm
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I owe my life to my old Fly High pylon. Works great to deflect boats running over you! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: March-09-2012 at 11:26pm
You can always still go low with a fly high attached since they have an eye or attaching point if somebody wants to slalom ski. I like the stainless steel versions best. You can even stack a couple extended pylons on top of each other.   ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: March-10-2012 at 12:55pm
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The one on the Sanger looks like it needs a jib! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: March-10-2012 at 6:43pm
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Here is the predessor to the Super Fly High / tower mounted. I think it does have a jib LOL It was called the Stiffy  ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: notx2001
Date Posted: March-10-2012 at 7:11pm
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I see some people use the bow strap and some use the lifting ring to secure the pole extension. Is there anything wrong with using the lifting ring for securing the pole? ------------- 82-2001 |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: March-10-2012 at 7:38pm
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I think as long as your lifting ring is tight and secure it should be fine, we do that with a Malibu without any problems both the boom and a Super Flyhigh are hooked to the lifting ring without a problem. I think more people use the strap since not everybody has lifting rings. ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: March-10-2012 at 7:39pm
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I have a stainless fly high I paid $175 for barely used, it is a two piece and works great. The official version is the lift ring is designed for verticle loads only, not side loads, and you can crack your gel or worse have the ring pull through using it for the fly high. Unofficially I have bad sun baked gel that I am not concerned about,and for ease of take down while underway (low bridges) I use the lift ring I inspect the ring regularly, and so far no problems, but I am not a professional, don't try this at home. ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: March-10-2012 at 8:00pm
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I got some cracks in the gelcote from using my lifting ring for the High Fly (this was before the accident). I think the cracks occured during trailer pullout - apparently the boat flexes some. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-10-2012 at 8:25pm
I agree and I know John and Eddie will too. Come on guys, we used to BF in cut offs and a belt (or none!). Give me a break!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: March-10-2012 at 9:02pm
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Once you put on a barefoot wetsuit and try a higher pull---you'll never go back. You guys use that new fangled eeeelectricity don't you? ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-10-2012 at 9:21pm
But back in the"good old days", we did it the "hard way"!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: bhectus
Date Posted: March-10-2012 at 9:34pm
You would have to climb the pole like a monkey to put the rope on! And what the hell is that in the water in the backround???? Looks like a guy riding an underwater bike!!! ------------- '02 Ski Nautique 196 w/ 5.7 Apex bowtie - Sold '87 Barefoot - sold '97 Super Sport Nautique - originally custom built for Walt Meloon '97 Ski Nautique '83 SN 2001 |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: March-11-2012 at 1:03am
Its hard to see but there is a 2 meter leader already attached so no monkey needed the rope can be seen right by the OT in BAREFOOT. The whole lake is only 6 feet deep, that guy is doing "the walk of shame" after falling on his pass.  ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: March-11-2012 at 6:07am
China? China? This is the United States calling, come in China! ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: March-11-2012 at 6:16am
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The awffel tower? ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: March-11-2012 at 2:01pm
| That big sail thing, how does that work? Is it meant to use air to stabilize the boat against the pull of the skier/boarder? |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: March-11-2012 at 3:03pm
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Gimmick ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: March-11-2012 at 4:49pm
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Saves gas ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: March-11-2012 at 5:05pm
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Another new "green" Obama executive order. All ski boats will now be sail powered only. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: March-11-2012 at 6:27pm
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I know you're just joking but if any GOPers read this they will think it's true. ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: River Monsters
Date Posted: March-26-2012 at 9:32pm
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http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/2921918709.html" rel="nofollow - Skylon Are the I/O extended pylons the same just with added supports? I wonder if they are missing the sleeve inside? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6135&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1992 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: March-27-2012 at 10:53am
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We had bought a 'Big Air' pylon for our outboard runabout. It had a notched plate, that is screwed to the floor, to capture the bottom of the pylon. It worked well, but needed a cable to each corner of the boat (4). ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: emccallum
Date Posted: March-29-2012 at 1:38am
| I really like my flite pipe. Maybe check around to see if you can find one. |
Posted By: jo-e90
Date Posted: March-29-2012 at 2:17am
http://virginia.freeboatshopper.com/boats-parts/extended-ski-pylons.html" rel="nofollow - Your choice $40 or $125  http://www.reachoo.com/ads/39530001#nashville-Skylon%20Extended%20Pylon%20W/Board%20Rack%20%28Old%20Hickory%29%20$125" rel="nofollow - With board rack  http://sacramento.daype.com/autos/boats/Fly-High-Extended-Pylon-w-Wakeboard-Rack-150-Roseville-Ad-1720085.html" rel="nofollow - Fly High $150 |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: March-29-2012 at 4:03am
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get the guy in roseville to send you a picture, it sounds like that is a barefoot international stainless steel 2 pc with stainless buckle and two cables and bow strap for 150...thats the best one IMO. ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: March-29-2012 at 4:04am
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two pc is just for ease of handling/storage ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: pdhowell
Date Posted: March-30-2012 at 11:14pm
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For what it is worth, I went looking for an extension pole, but decided on the Fly High Monkey Bar. It opened up the area behind the seats, is very solid, and comes off and mounts easily. It took about an hour to drill four bolts for the mounting plates. It uses a cable to the front of the boat, either a strap around the front of the hull, or attaches to the lifting ring on the front deck. It is not as high as a regular pole, but seems to b a good compromise between a tower and a pole. You can also mount the Fly High tower boom on the Monkey Bar if you are doing much instructing. This was a factor in my choice. Maybe useful |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-30-2012 at 11:21pm
Dave, Please do not attach it to the lifting ring.It's been mentioned so many times that I lost count! But, hopefully you will get more time to explore CCfan. There are tons of older threads that are very useful and full of info. Do spend more time with us! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |