How much should I chop off??

[jetx]

Just picked up a stock pole and am going to shorten it. I am thinking of cutting 2 inches above the bottom black bracket, to make it a total of 3.5 inches shorter. I am 5'10 and was wondering what other guys my size think of this length?? What lengths is everyine else using??

[SJBrit]

I'm 5'9" and -2" on a stock pole. I could easily go an inch or 2 shorter.

[Ross_C]

I'd say go for it. I rode a few skis with -4 and -5 poles and I liked them and I'm only like 5'7. Especially for a flat water boat, I think you would be fine.

[SuperJETT]

5'10", -3" with 24/7 bracket which is 2" lower and 1" forward plus Blowsion short turnplate and straight bars.

[Freestyleriverrat]

I am like 6'1 and have -2 chopped pole on my squarenose with a -1 turnplate from blowsion and I could go -3 or -4 pole with no problem.

[joe b]

6'0 -4 with -1 turnplate and plan to take another 2 off.

[yamaslut]

6'-3" -4" X-Metal w/ -2.5" turnplate.... overall -6.5" PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mark44]

6' tall and -5 3/4" love it.

Mark44

[Matt_E]

I'm 5'4" (:Banane01: ) and I run a -2 pole, shortened turn plate (-1.5?) and lowered bracket (-1?)

I guess that makes for a total of -4.5 ?
It feels really weird standing on it on the trailer, like it's waaaay too short...but it's perfect in the water.

[Mark44]

I'm 5'4" (:Banane01: ) and I run a -2 pole, shortened turn plate (-1.5?) and lowered bracket (-1?)

I guess that makes for a total of -4.5 ?
It feels really weird standing on it on the trailer, like it's waaaay too short...but it's perfect in the water.

What MATT said, feels weird on land but works right in the H20.:biggrin:

[SkiDaddy]

I'm 5'9" & rode Slut's ski w/-6.5 & loved it so much I ordered the AMW turn system a few days later - Not sure how short it'll be with AMW -2 pole, AMW turn system = -4"?:Banane01:

This was in medium choppy surf.

[Robert]

Jet-X-
My suggestion to you is cut off what you described in the original post. That is what I did. I rode it for a month and then decided to take another three inches out of it. It only costs you 10 rivets (Stainless Steel rivets), a little epoxy, and about an hour of your time. But, if you cut off too much- your ****ed.
I am happy with mine at -6 with standard UMI plate and 4 degree bars. I am almost 6 foot and weigh 225. I am definately able to control the ski better and the nose isn't always finding the sky after jumps.

[jetx]

wow thanks for all the replys guys...looks like I am on the right track. I think I might cut 2.5 inches off plus i am running a lowered pole bracket so -5 inches in total! :woot:

[yamaslut]

wow thanks for all the replys guys...looks like I am on the right track. I think I might cut 2.5 inches off plus i am running a lowered pole bracket so -5 inches in total! :woot:

cut more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:Banane01: :Banane01: :Banane01:

[superrob750]

cut 3 inchs off.

I am running a blowsion lowered bracket, turn plate and umi -2.. i wish i had more.

[jetx]

alright more it is!!

[brentR]

JI am thinking of cutting 2 inches above the bottom black bracket, to make it a total of 3.5 inches shorter


i plan on shortening my pole now, i dont understand this part tho... cutting 2 inches above that bracket makes it -3.5 ?

if i cut 3 inches off, what would it be ??

[SJBrit]

There's about 1.5" if the stock pole sticking into the aluminum bracket at the bottom. The easiest way to shorten is to scribe a line parallel to the top of the bracket, cut and then remove the cut-off piece from the bracket. If you cut 1" above the bracket you lose 2.5" total (1" + 1.5" inside the bracket). Make sense?

[SJBrit]

Just read the last part of your message: if you cut 3" above the bracket, you'll lose 4.5" total.

[brentR]

thought so, sounds good...

[Marshj]

my doctor chopped off just the tip...

I was young so i dont remember

[Moondance]

my doctor chopped off just the tip...

I was young so i dont remember:scared:

[madoyster]

It's one of those rare occasions when shorter is better:clown:

[T-bone]

im 6'4'' and chopped off 2'' off the pole and a 1'' off the turn plate, my next one is a -4 pole and 2.5 turn plate.

[Freestyleriverrat]

I ran a -2in pole and -1in turn plate on my squarenose and it felt good, but I could go shorter (I'm 6'1). The XFT I order is -2in with a -1.5 steering system. The nice thing about going to a roundnose style pole is it is more straight and does not have that bend in it like the squarenose pole. I think the squares tray is a little longer as well so you stand a little further back.

[HAMMER]

What did u guys use to cut the pole with,and can i use the same 2 part epoxy i used with my footholds(fasco 110/ u.s. comp.) What size rivets also?.

HAMMER

[kingnothing3]

you can use a matabo, bandsaw, jigsaw, circular saw, anything you have access too. just make sure its staight. that 2part epoxy works great. Not sure what size rivets they were. same as the old ones. and make sure you use stainless rivets!

[SkiDaddy]

No, use aluminum rivets w/aluminum shanks. If you use stainless or stainless shanks it'll be MUCH harder to drill out if you ever need to. Aluminum will hold up fine even in salt water; just get anodized aluminum rivets.