FX-1 Can't decide on a pole....

[LIVE2RIDE Powersports]

I am building a Freestyle flatwater fx-1. It has been taking alot longer then i wanted it to, but will be well worth it in the long run. Ther thing i hate about the fx-1's are the POLE BRACKET AND POLE. I am going to get a different pole and bracket for my ski but want a real LOW PROFILE pole and bracket.
I'm think I like the x-metal pole but not sure if thats the best.

I want a thin and lighter pole.
How much difference in weight and height is this to stock poles?
Would i be better off staying stock with a lowered pole bracket?
I'd like to stay under $650 with pole and bracket.
Any idea's

Any input would be great..

 

[oxnard111]

stock pole is lightest if that helps.

 

[Glory_Freestyle]

Your description of what you want pretty much describes the X-Metal pole. Give Pat or Radney a call and talk it over with them.

I personally think it would look cool as hell on an FX-1

 

[LIVE2RIDE Powersports]

This is what it looks like. http://x-h2o.com/showthread.php?t=29262
I think it would look cool too. Anyone know the weight of stock and x-metal poles?

 

[LIVE2RIDE Powersports]

Also what length does everyone like with the fx-1 freestyle.
I'm 5'9 and like stock, i know stock is already -2 inches from a stock sj pole.

Anyone running a stock fx-1 pole with another -2 inches? So i guess it would be -4 inches.
And if i get the lowered pole bracket how much neg does that make the pole?

Sorry for all the questions, but i havn't rode any other fx-1s to compare.

 

[oxnard111]

http://www.x-h2o.com/showpost.php?p=470596&postcount=13

 

[LIVE2RIDE Powersports]

Thanks

 

[yamaslut]

stock pole is lightest if that helps.

nah.... there are a few others out there that are lighter.

XFT
24-7 carbon

I picked up a xmetal and a stocker yesterday and the weigh difference is minimal... maybe 2-3lbs

 

[oxnard111]

nah.... there are a few others out there that are lighter.

XFT
24-7 carbon

I picked up a xmetal and a stocker yesterday and the weigh difference is minimal... maybe 2-3lbs

your right... i tried looking for that post with the full list of poles, but couldn't.

the stocker and x-metal seem to be the most readily available poles light weight poles.

 

[SuperJETT]

Air Time Products is probably the lightest (that is currently available) billet top/bottom with carbon middle.

Maybe the XFT, but the one I have seen was super thin and cracked in just a few months.

 

[LIVE2RIDE Powersports]

http://www.airtimeproducts.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=12

Wow, sweet asss pole. But that cost more than i paid for my whole ski... I may have to save for it though.

 

[CarterB]

i got a sotcker that has been cut down 4 inches and wrapped inside and out with carbon. I also added a large 2.25" intake all the way to the top of the pole with 2 part foam around it....and have a hand made chin pad that fits nicely to match. I would like to sell this all together with the custom pole base mount (lowered and two bolt setup) and with blowsion steer plate (JSS bearings) and straight bars and chin pad for $500

 

[CarterB]

and it has a beefy under plate for the pole mount

 

[LIVE2RIDE Powersports]

I may be interested in that. I sent you a pm.

 

[Hogggman]

I have an Xmetal on mine but if you run a superjet pole you have to also get a sj cable because they are different at the pole end

 

[LIVE2RIDE Powersports]

Well i bought a XFT pole for drav. I hope it looks good on the fx1. are they very light or heavy?

 

[yamaslut]

Well i bought a XFT pole for drav. I hope it looks good on the fx1. are they very light or heavy?

the lightest I have seen on the market...

 

[Idok]

anyone have any pictures of an ATP pole mounted up to ANY ski?



will a SJ pole work if a SJ steering cable is used??

 

[KR]

will a SJ pole work if a SJ steering cable is used??

Yes, absolutely. However a superjet pump is required.

 

[LIVE2RIDE Powersports]

I have a -5 inch Goose pole, Rn Cable, 650sx pump with a PJS ripturn extended nozzle. You just have to be creative rigging it up. LOL