Blowsion OVP Steering System And Handle Pole

DrGonzo

DrGonzo

Location
Downers Grove IL
I haven't ridden it yet but it is tighter than behind the pivot steering. The first time I installed it while tightening the locking nut the bolt moved a little bit. Just that little bit really tightened the steering. I took it apart and fixed it. It feels much better but still tighter than I am used to. I was told once I get water through the pump I will like the way it feels. Have you ridden it yet?
 
Tommytunes

Tommytunes

Location
Jensen Beach, Fl
DrGonzo said:
I haven't ridden it yet but it is tighter than behind the pivot steering. The first time I installed it while tightening the locking nut the bolt moved a little bit. Just that little bit really tightened the steering. I took it apart and fixed it. It feels much better but still tighter than I am used to. I was told once I get water through the pump I will like the way it feels. Have you ridden it yet?
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For 15 minutes... I had a reputable shop install it while I was in Lima, Peru... it just feels tight... today I will mess with it to see if it loosens up... Maybe it was bolted down to tight, but, unsure if this is the issue because I did not install it or see how it gets put together...
 
shaunsteezy

shaunsteezy

Location
HUNTINGTON BEACH CA
Tommytunes said:
For 15 minutes... I had a reputable shop install it while I was in Lima, Peru... it just feels tight... today I will mess with it to see if it loosens up... Maybe it was bolted down to tight, but, unsure if this is the issue because I did not install it or see how it gets put together...
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it does loosen up a bit when you ride. also if you grease the orings when you build it that helps as it does rotate on them. i personally prefer a little bit of resistance which is why i stayed with a bushing style steering for a long time.
 
Tommytunes

Tommytunes

Location
Jensen Beach, Fl
shaunsteezy said:
it does loosen up a bit when you ride. also if you grease the orings when you build it that helps as it does rotate on them. i personally prefer a little bit of resistance which is why i stayed with a bushing style steering for a long time.
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This is what I was thinking as that oring has resistance... will rip when it gets warmer and post some replies... felt good for 15 minutes and as I remembered felt great while in use... it is def lubed up so we will see... !!!... toooo sloppy is not good either so if it loosens up some it will be perfect... !!!
 
Tommytunes

Tommytunes

Location
Jensen Beach, Fl
Gave my steering a good 10 minute side to side motion in my shop... Loosened up nicely but still tight and ready for round 2 of rippage when it warms up here in North Carolina... Feels great now... !!!
 
air blair

air blair

you are the reason
Location
thumb, mich again
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I thaught I put this together right but after 45 minutes of ride time, she loosened up then eventually oring broke. Had to hand tighten but as I rode. Figured I'd share, then look how to rig it so it doesn't happen again if possible


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E350

E350

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Location
Sacramento Delta
shaunsteezy said:
my review: This is a super solid, well designed assembly with top notch matching. coming from a machinist/cnc background i was really impressed with the tooling on these parts. hard to believe that they are making any money on these poles! the color options are endless, they can do almost any anodize you want and even personalize the chin pad. no one else in the industry offers any thing like this, which is pretty rad.

pros:
-personalize
-OVP steering system. great design with a well sealed cone bearing. easy lube via zert fitting. i used red locktite when i assembled and have not touched it in months.
-extruded center support. very very rigid. i have no flex as i did with other pole designs.
-light weight. didnt weigh it but it felt similar to a rrp pole.
-adjustable. i cut a few inches off after i rode it a few times

cons:
-OVP steering system raises your bars quite a bit. so much so that i was struggling pulling myself on the ski, granted i side start 90% of the time. if you are use to riding with riser bars you would be fine running straight bars. i found that using 50mm risers you have to tilt them back quite a bit so as no to crush your chin pad (oops!!). the ovp steering puts the pole closer to you, i strongly suggest padding the underside of the pole. i crushed my knee the 1st ride and was out for a month. in that time off a mfg a pad/bracket to prevent that from happening again.
-breathers tubes. they are not 2.5" like all other poles. they are 2" and made of plastic that does not expand and contract when the pole is traveling up and down. if you have 2.5" holes in your ski you are going to want to tell them so they can supply a different plate under the handle pole bracket so it will seal better around the tubes. if your running a large engine you may have air supply issues but i wouldnt know because i only have a ported 701 w/ BJ 38s.
-blowsion riser bars. i had the rrp prior and my ss switch fit fine with odi grips but the bars blowsion sells (dont know the brand) dont have as much length before they taper/bend so i had to mod my ss switch assy.
-bushings, i think they use a nylon plastic instead of a delrin/acetal. they are more durable but mine squeek like crazy.

overall i think it is a great investment for any one looking to upgrade. i switched from a rrp light weight and am more then happy with the performance of the blowsion pole. if i ever get the money to build another ski i would not even hesitate buying again. the guys at blowsion were very helpful in answering my questions and quickly shipping parts that were missing. i pointed out some of the cons of the design to them and they were already aware and working on solutions which may have been updated.

-shaunsteezy
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Did you make or buy your under the steering plate Shock Pad?

Does anyone know who sells under the steering plate padding or a shock pad for the Blowsion Billet Handlepole?
 
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