Handlepole Limiting Strap?

[FLY6584]

I'm trying to decide what handlepole limiting strap I should go with. It looks like I have 3 options:

1. Blowsion Limiting Strap:
http://www.blowsion.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=AWAC127

2. UMI Limiting Strap:
http://www.umiracing.com/

3. Make my own.


Just wondering if anyone has had any experiences with these straps. I've heard before that the UMI falls apart relatively quick.


Thanks:biggthumpup:

 

[D Slicker]

I have the Blowsion one now. It has gone through 2 years of abuse and is still holding up great.

 

[demolition_x]

3 make your own.

few feet of braided cord, some bungee and like 3 clips.

 

[jetskier79]

don't use a blowsion limiting rope to tow a ski.....the carabiner just can't take that kind of stress. And the carabiner has been known to break under normal use as well.

 

[SkiUtah]

Make your own. I will try to post some close up pics tonight on how I did mine.

 

[aranka]

make your own. i just got a ski with a umi strap on it and it broke instantly.

 

[beachedflunkey]

They're all fine. CG Racing sells a kit that's cheaper than the above mentioned. I make my own with a beefier rope and beefier hardware for about the same cost.

 

[Island750]

They're all fine. CG Racing sells a kit that's cheaper than the above mentioned. I make my own with a beefier rope and beefier hardware for about the same cost.

Can you post some pics and materials. Thanks

 

[beachedflunkey]

Can you post some pics and materials. Thanks

Don't have any pics with me. I'm not positive on the sizes but I think these are right:
.25" Pad eye @ $8: http://bosunsupplies.com/products2.cfm?product=S3711
3-1/8" clip @ $4: http://bosunsupplies.com/products2.cfm?product=S0120
Some good 3/8" - 1/2" rope.
1/4" bungee material.

I'll try and remember to get pics tonight.

 

[FLY6584]

don't use a blowsion limiting rope to tow a ski.....the carabiner just can't take that kind of stress. And the carabiner has been known to break under normal use as well.

Who tried this :dunno:

 

[WaveDemon]

make me one! :biggrin:

you mean the magic strap that lets you do can cans and nothings. :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

 

[sflsurfrider]

i made one for my square that kingnothing bought at lanier. it consisted of a rope that was tied the the fire extinguisher catch and to a 90* piece of SS that was bolted to the steering stop nut under the pole and had a hole in it to run the rope though.

it also had a bungee that was tied to the middle of the rope. i left one hook on the bungee and drilled a small hole near the pivot hole on the pole for the hook to go into.

it worked flawlessly for years and im sure hes still using it.

 

[jetskier79]

Who tried this :dunno:

Well.....me of course.

Are you kidding? We use limiting ropes to tow people all the time in cases when we don't have a proper tow rope. My limiting rope does a great job actually.....you just have to have carabiners that are worth a damn.

 

[yamaslut]

go to Ace and get the quality SS carabiners, then hit a boating supply store for the rope. Use it for your tow rope as well..

 

[yamaslut]

Well.....me of course.

Are you kidding? We use limiting ropes to tow people all the time in cases when we don't have a proper tow rope. My limiting rope does a great job actually.....you just have to have carabiners that are worth a damn.

common practice

 

[beachedflunkey]

you mean the magic strap that lets you do can cans and nothings. :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

:banghead: I got a magic strap for backies too. Strap it to your balls to keep em dropped.

 

[FLY6584]

Well.....me of course.

Are you kidding? We use limiting ropes to tow people all the time in cases when we don't have a proper tow rope. My limiting rope does a great job actually.....you just have to have carabiners that are worth a damn.

I just have a tow strap that I wrap around my life vest. I really haven't rode in the surf much with you guys so I dont know these "tricks" you all have.

That seems like a pretty good idea though. Most of the handlepole limiting straps look like they can't handle it, but I guess thats why you make your own.:biggrin:

And no I wasn't kidding.:biggthumpup:

 

[arqpablo]

Hey Guy;

I Think You Can Make It. Is Easy I Made One For Me.
PABLO.

 

[hangtime]

Don't attach it to your hood latch though .:frown: if your latch comes loose or breaks you lose your hood and your boat .
Secure it with fender washers through your hull and that way if it breaks out of your hull you still have your hood and boat.
Attaching it through your hood latch is not smart IMO

 

[kingnothing3]

i made one for my square that kingnothing bought at lanier. it consisted of a rope that was tied the the fire extinguisher catch and to a 90* piece of SS that was bolted to the steering stop nut under the pole and had a hole in it to run the rope though.

it also had a bungee that was tied to the middle of the rope. i left one hook on the bungee and drilled a small hole near the pivot hole on the pole for the hook to go into.

it worked flawlessly for years and im sure hes still using it.

aaaahhhh about that... lol I replaced it becuase it was fraying really bad and looked like something from a 1970's playboy.:bigeyes: gotta love true red heads:biggrin: Also had to get rid of that whistle... who knows where your mouth has been, ya know?:cool2:
Anyway charlie is right the way he made his is great and it would have held up for a while longer im sure. I have the blowsion one on my ski now and if i ever need a new one im just gonna make one like charlies!