SXR UMI pole carnage...

[SXR-FOREVER]

Went out today and hit a big arse 42 blue water which was making the perfect waves :Banane01:. Well about 10 jumps into it I hit a high nose stab and came down pretty hard and well... here the results: Broken pole, slightly bent turn plate, bent trim lever, and need a new handle pole pad:banghead:

http://www.x-h2o.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=206

Anyone know if UMI will cover this? it looks like it broke right on the welds?

 

[djkorn1]

I broke one the EXACT same way. My pictures even look the same. I don't think I have them anymore. They sent me another one. It was used, but it is reinforced so those welds wont break. It was also a -2 so I lucked out.
They dialed me in. Tell him you are on all the jet ski websites.
:woot:

 

[sflsurfrider]

i dont get it. after looking at a UMI pole, why would anyone buy one?

 

[djkorn1]

X Metals didn't exist yet...I love my Reinforced one. We'll see if it holds up through surf season.
:cool2:

 

[oxnard111]

IF they don't cover just get someone to weld that sucker back up and reinfore as much as you can.

 

[Mile9c1]

Someone said UMI is working on a billet top piece for their poles, it should eliminate this problem.

 

[djkorn1]

Yep, just look for an aluminum welder in town. It shouldn't cost much.

 

[D Slicker]

Go X-Metal....

 

[botizzle]

it looks like it broke right on the welds?

it looks to me like the weld did not penatrate enough on both surface....if they dont cover it, or if you want to junk it, i'll take it off your hands :fingersx:

personally I like how the UMI pole is made. It is easy to shorten and customize or in this case fix. But the XM definately looks more sexy

 

[SXR-FOREVER]

I hope they replace it cause I'm pretty strapped for cash, but if they dont I'll have to find someone to weld it.

Anyone know the contact # for UMI?

 

[Matt_E]

Don't know about a phone number, but the website is http://www.umiracing.com

I am sure it'd be pretty easy to get a phone number there.

 

[Takeastand SJ]

They will replace it, that is where 90% of them break. They have also upgraded that part so it is stronger. The billet pieces people are hearing about are only for special ed people. If you want a pole that won't break get a RRP.

 

[SXR-FOREVER]

haha thanks Matt_E I'm exhausted and had to open the store I work at so I'm not firing on all cylinders here..

I would love an RRP or XM pole...just can't afford it!

 

[sflsurfrider]

jetskimermaid (i think her name is on here) works at UMI. maybe she can help ya out.

 

[SXR-FOREVER]

sooo...jsut got off the phone with UMI, they will replace but they are on back order for the next 8 weeks...:cussing:

 

[D Slicker]

That sucks but at least they are replacing it.

 

[djkorn1]

Throw a stock SJ pole on there for now...Oh ********, they need to be chopped up pretty good to work.