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Ski Pole - Height
Posted: 04 Sep 2011, 20:23
by 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
Re: Ski Pole - Height
Posted: 06 Sep 2011, 21:04
by 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
Re: Ski Pole - Height
Posted: 07 Sep 2011, 05:30
by 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
Re: Ski Pole - Height
Posted: 21 Sep 2011, 15:00
by 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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Re: Ski Pole - Height
Posted: 21 Sep 2011, 20:24
by Bob Vic
Thanks Greg - looks like the height needs to be somewhere between 500mm & 600mm above the deck.
Bob
Re: Ski Pole - Height
Posted: 24 Sep 2011, 12:11
by 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.