Super Jet tightening pole vs spring

[IWannaYama]

Hey guys, Im in the middle of shortening my rn pole and while its off the ski i want to either change the spring out or tighten the pole. Is doing 1 of these enough? I would rather have the pole tightened but not sure how. Is at as simple as tightening the main bolt holding the pole to bracket?

 

[DarkWater]

If you decide to tighten the pole, its a good idea to have some sort of a spacer so you don't bend the pole mount or bracket. RRP makes one.

 

[IWannaYama]

If you decide to tighten the pole, its a good idea to have some sort of a spacer so you don't bend the pole mount or bracket. RRP makes one.

Like 1 additional washer per side?

 

[DarkWater]

 

[IWannaYama]

I see... Would like to see if there is a free way of doing this first. Thanks for reply

 

[Freakrider]

Tight pole in surf equals more rider fatigue imo...Joe Kenney "stiff pole stiff rider."

Just sayin....

 

[IWannaYama]

Tight pole in surf equals more rider fatigue imo...Joe Kenney "stiff pole stiff rider."

Just sayin....

Hmm.. rode my buddies SJ with an RRP pole and tight pole and was fine..

 

[B3IS]

Save your season. use a spring. Tite poles equal tweaked shoulders and elbows for most.

 

[IWannaYama]

Save your season. use a spring. Tite poles equal tweaked shoulders and elbows for most.

Spring it is then. Thanks!

 

[iangdesign]

My spring wasn't inserted properly and I was holding up the pole while riding (AC pole). Put the spring in proper and it was night and day. I was no where near as tired after riding half the day and the pole stands up on it's own now. Good springs make a huge difference.

I know a couple guys who run without, there poles are heavy.

 

[SkiDiggity]

just to put my 2 cents in ... i decided to go with a tight pole when i first did my rn pole conversion on my ski and after the first ride i decided to save my pole and back and get the spring... best decision i mad, but a pain in the ass to put in with a hazard bracket haha.

 

[djraider700]

Buddy of mine runs a tightened rrp pole with no spring on his rickter. I cant even stand to ride it.

Running a Blowsion spring on my SJ and it's perfect.