Ski Pole - Height

[Bob Vic]

I'm about to build a new ski pole for Turbo Fire but can't for the life of me find the old one which we took out of the boat. I was going to use that as a pattern for the new one. The measurement that I don't have is the length of ski pole that extends above the deck. Perhaps those of you with a similar set up could let me know this measurement on your boat.

Thanks, Bob

[screwit]

Bob you should sit in the rear seat, the rope normally just clips the rear seat passengers head. around 600mm of the deck I would gess.
Ross

[Bob Vic]

Thanks Ross - 600 sounds good to me. Sitting Brenda in the back and measuring where the rope would come by to flick their head sounds way too practical.

Bob

[Greg]

Bob
I have got the top of the ski pole 440 (~18") above the deck, with the pole 1100 from the transom. Might be a little low, but we have survived OK with only a few minor rope burn marks.
Greg

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[Bob Vic]

Thanks Greg - looks like the height needs to be somewhere between 500mm & 600mm above the deck.

Bob

[Doc]

Hi Bob,
Looking at the ski pole i have, why don't you have it adjustable then you can take it out with ease for a boat cover. A base pole [solid with 3 horizontal holes ] 12" long mounted . A mid loop , slide pole [with 3 horizontal holes ] over base pole and lock in with removeable pin.
Doc. ONE POLE COULD BE SET UP TO BE USED ON ALL OFYOUR BOATS.