xmetal pole.spring set up.

[Mike Serlin]

I don't like the look of the UMI at all. It looks halfassed. The AC's are better, but the x-metal is the cleanest looking aftermarket pole. I still think the stock one looks the best IMO.

 

[FL-cracker]

I realy like my x-metal, but it is about 3-4lbs heavier then the stocker. I ride with my pole pretty tight, I know what you guys mean, a spring would probably make it alot nicer.

 

[beachedflunkey]

What's this spring gibberish? I just retightened and loctited my xmw pole last night. Took a BFH to the wrench (breaker bar wouldn't fit). :cool2:

 

[Big Kahuna]

i personally prefer the look of a powder coated umi over a x metal any day. remember mike only flat water guys run xmetals, you dont want to be put into that group now do you?

Last time I checked Yamaslut, Pancakepete and Paul Lehr were Surf Riders.

 

[Sanford]

I just reinforced 2 stockers, I should post some pics. They are super clean.

Yes please do. I suppose you use stainless steel backing plates inside the pole then rivet or bolt lower casting together. What glue/epoxy?

I realy like my x-metal, but it is about 3-4lbs heavier then the stocker.

Uhh..not what I wanted to hear. But just like anything else, its a trade-off.

After feeling the weight of the stock RN pole, its hard for me dump $500 on an "add-on" that adds weight...especially knowing how easy it is to beef up a stocker and how cheap spares are.

 

[FL-cracker]

^^^^^I feel ya man, but I dont see myself ever breaking it! I would have wrapped my stocker with some glass, but the bracket snapped in two. Unless you just realy like the look of the X-metal "wich i do" I would just strengthen up the stocker and save lots of $$$$! Spend the dollars on other stuff. I wish I had a better scale and was more acurate when I weighed it.

I will get the weights again, my ski is stripped anyways.

 

[FLY6584]

Yes please do. I suppose you use stainless steel backing plates inside the pole then rivet or bolt lower casting together. What glue/epoxy?

Uhh..not what I wanted to hear. But just like anything else, its a trade-off.

After feeling the weight of the stock RN pole, its hard for me dump $500 on an "add-on" that adds weight...especially knowing how easy it is to beef up a stocker and how cheap spares are.

Yeah I rode the x-metal pole and I was not impressed either. It's definitely very very strong, but also very heavy. I don't like the feel of a stiff pole so I would be curious to see how an x-metal would work with a spring. That might be the best of both worlds.

 

[FLY6584]

^^^^^I feel ya man, but I dont see myself ever breaking it!

Hey man I'm not trying to call you out, but you're the one who is always talking about saving weight anywhere you can so why would you go with the x-metal? Just curious.

 

[FL-cracker]

I edited my post, I had to buy a pole, and was not aware of the weight difference....I will put the x-metal stuff on a accurate scale tonight.

 

[FLY6584]

I edited my post, I had to buy a pole, and was not aware of the weight difference....I will put the x-metal stuff on a accurate scale tonight.

I gotcha. Personally I would like the X-metal for the strength and looks and saving a few pounds isn't that important to me. I just hate riding handlepoles that are very tight. I would be very curious to hear how/or try an x-metal with a spring. The weight issue is the only thing that keeps me from going with an x-metal.

For now I think I'll just cutback my stocker and reinforce it. Someone needs to start a handlepole reinforcing thread in the Tech Section. Please:biggrin:

 

[FL-cracker]

Make sure you find me at Daytona, I would be more then happy to let try my ski.

 

[FLY6584]

Make sure you find me at Daytona, I would be more then happy to let try my ski.

Yeah I've ridden a ski with the xmetal pole and no spring so if you end up putting a spring on yours then I would definitely like to take you up on that offer. Either way I might take you up on that offer.:biggrin: Appreciate it.:biggthumpup:

 

[FL-cracker]

I want everyone to see what they think of a OEM boat complete at 270lb.

 

[Idok]

I edited my post, I had to buy a pole, and was not aware of the weight difference....I will put the x-metal stuff on a accurate scale tonight.

all that yap yap yap before about saving an ouce here and ounce there and now youre going with a HEAVIER pole :bigeyes: okey:








blowstuffup....every surfrider I know runs an XMW




(countermeasures being taken to avoid a small wave atlantic ocean joke in 3...2...1)

 

[Big Kahuna]

I gotcha. Personally I would like the X-metal for the strength and looks and saving a few pounds isn't that important to me. I just hate riding handlepoles that are very tight. I would be very curious to hear how/or try an x-metal with a spring. The weight issue is the only thing that keeps me from going with an x-metal.

For now I think I'll just cutback my stocker and reinforce it. Someone needs to start a handlepole reinforcing thread in the Tech Section. Please:biggrin:

you have 2 bolts that you can adjust the tension on the pole, it can be stiff, floating or loose........., Mine stays in the floating mod, it does not stay where I leave it but it does not go flying up or down if I let go of it either.

 

[FL-cracker]

^^^^Thats about how I like mine, but when It gets too loose that SOB gets heavy! It seems to take a while for the bushings to get worn in. I have to tighten mine at least once a weekend it seems. When 1st got it, I had to tighten it like every 30 minutes.

 

[beachedflunkey]

Cracka, you are using red loctite and letting it cure for 24hrs right? I can usually go a month or two before having to retighten but I crank the poop outta it too. It never really gets heavy - just starts to get the "floaty" feel yall are talking about.

 

[WaveDemon]

Yeah I rode the x-metal pole and I was not impressed either. It's definitely very very strong, but also very heavy. I don't like the feel of a stiff pole so I would be curious to see how an x-metal would work with a spring. That might be the best of both worlds.

if you could feel the weight of the pole is wasn't tight enough.

 

[FL-cracker]

Cracka, you are using red loctite and letting it cure for 24hrs right? I can usually go a month or two before having to retighten but I crank the poop outta it too. It never really gets heavy - just starts to get the "floaty" feel yall are talking about.

Damn Thanks!:biggthumpup: I think I even saw something about that and forgot..... cured red loctite it is:biggrin:

 

[beachedflunkey]

Damn Thanks!:biggthumpup: I think I even saw something about that and forgot..... cured red loctite it is:biggrin:

I'm surprised it stayed tight for a full ride! http://www.xmetalworks.com/install.html