Tower boom

[Sinkoumn]

So I've been kicking around the idea of getting a barefoot boom for my boat for the past two years. Problem with pulling the trigger on them is I just don't know if they're worth it - i.e. we'll definitely use it, but how much?

If anyone has a boom (tower, or pylon mounted) and was in the same boat (not literally :grin: ) as me prior to purchasing it are you happy with the purchase? Do you use it for teaching new riders to ski/wakeboard/etc? Or is it only used occasionally for days that people feel like getting beat-up trying to barefoot?

I have to get the tower mounted boom since I took out my ski pylon, but I can get a deal on one from a friend. But again, still trying to justify the purchase.

I have an idea of how much it will be used, but does anyone have any stories or input about the booms and things that add to your time on the water? :grin:

[shag]

RE: Tower boom

I have a tower boom on my 05 SAN and I like it. They are a bit expensive new, and don't think I would spend $700 on one, I was fortunate and found one a few years ago on Ebay that was a display at a store,and picked it up for about $400. I use it for teaching new wakeboarders and for barefooting alike. It helps to have two people to put it on, but one person can do it after you try it a few times. I think it feels more solid than a traditional boom. How much are you able to pick it up for? The flight control tower is pretty bullet proof, but I have seen a few towers that I am not sure I would put a tower boom on.

[Sinkoumn]

RE: Tower boom

I can get a brand new one for ~$590, and it's going on a 97 Super Sport with a FCT on it. I have a buddy you loves to barefoot that comes out with me all the time in the summer, just wish I knew how much we'd use it (I blame winter winding down; I, like a lot of the 'nothern guys', get a little stir-crazy and really want spring temps to get here).

Do you have the Barefoot Int. tower boom? Really, is it that hard to get setup to ride on (either on the lake, or on shore)?

Aha, I love how there's always something you want, then something you need - in my case, want = boom; need = new bed to sleep on :grin:

[shag]

RE: Tower boom

Its not really hard to set up, just have to line up the two arms, then the main tube, and you need to do it on shore.
I find that if I get a new person to introduce to skiing/wakeboarding, that we try behind the boat first, then if they don't get it, I move them to the boom so that they can see how to get up, ect.
One thing for barefooting, if you use extra weight in your boat, it can porpoise a lil at barefoot speed, depending on where the weight is.
$600 still is a lot of cash..... I think they are $700 new.