Super Jet why a rn handlepole on a sn?

[Jack]

probably a dumb question. but, i'm new to all this and i just bought a 90's sj hull and trying to build. I've noticed alot of people have a round pole on their square. is that just ecause it's a newer more advanced pole? :firedevil:

 

[Boris]

The square pole is weak and a pain to shorten.
RN pole is much stronger, easy to shorten and much cheaper than an aftermarket pole. On top of that they look a ton better.

 

[Jack]

i saw the youtube video on how to install the shorten the rn pole and it looked pretty simple. how hard is it to to change it into a rn pole, just a bracket?

 

[Boris]

You don't even need a bracket. The SN one can work with a bit of grinding.
Either way, the RN pole on a square is a good and affordable upgrade.

 

[Jack]

thanks man... I'm starting from scartch so everythings an upgrade. but i do have a bracket. i geuss I'm gonna go with a stock rn pole and figure out where i wanna cut it when it's actually on the water.

 

[Midlake Crisis]

I am in the process of this - be aware there is more to it than buying a pole.
You CAN grind the SN bracket, but it isn't a cake walk, and if you are on a budget be aware:

Used RN pole = $100 - $125
RN Chinpad = hard to find used for less than $50, new >$100
Hazzard Conversion Bracket (If you decide not to grind) = $150
Limiting rope setup $35 (needed even with conversion bracket)
RN pole spring $25-$45

I'm not done yet, so I may be missing something. Just hope it's all worth the time and $$!

 

[Jack]

thanks. i'm not that bad off with cash (right now). maybe i should be investing my time into something else besides a pole though. since it's a completly stripped hull. just thought maybe this is a good place to start.

 

[Midlake Crisis]

I would do footholds before anything else.

 

[Jack]

bought it with footholds and turfed. when I bought it there were a few things like intake grate, bilge pump (no switch), battery cables, tubing, ocean ride plate (not going to be on ocean but i "heard" it is easyer to learn on). maybe I should have posted this on the build thread ha..

 

[orangefinger]

The money spent on a hazard conversion braket will save you a ton of hassle and it will allow you to utilize a spring, I would strongly suggest to go that way...

 

[Freakrider]

If u plan to ride hard, might want to reinforce stock RN pole by wrapping at least the lower bracket/pole area with fiberglass or better yet carbon...Manfish66 did a nice carbon pole wrap thread check it out.

http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/77910-2008-sj-.....-Pole-chop-and-carbon-wrap-.&highlight=

 

[Jack]

I got a really good price on a complete square pole, bracket, bars, pole bolt, and cables together through a budy i met of here. i geuss i'm going to rid with that for a little while. but, thanks everyone for bein so helpful. feel like a jackass for not takeing any advise really ha.. I'll probably get a rd pole later on though... how hard is it to reinforce the square pole?

 

[2010brandingo]

just ride it this season! you can swap poles next winter when you have more time/money! lol

 

[Jack]

i am but if i feel like i need to change i will. f it.

 

[imabadfish]

Here's a good thread on the RN Pole conversion.

http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/57697-...-Hazard-Bracket-quot&highlight=hazard+bracket

 

[AZRIDER]

how big of a deal is the new spring when doing rn coneversion pole on a square? I got a blowsion sn spring on mine that'll work with the round noe pole right? or is the pole gonna just stay saluted the whole time?

 

[eeerieski]

sounds like you have plenty of time, keep an eye out for an AC racing aluminum handlepole. I've seen a 750sx AC pole go for $90 on this site or pwc2today.

 

[tipafew]

sounds like you have plenty of time, keep an eye out for an AC racing aluminum handlepole. I've seen a 750sx AC pole go for $90 on this site or pwc2today.

I have had a AC aluminum pole on my SN for over 10 years. It maybe just be easier and cheaper to find a used A/M pole if you keep your eyes open. In the mean time keep running that stocker and spend your $$$ on other stuff. A good short quicksteer kit might be a great place to start. A good prop, B pipe, are also big improvements.

 

[Jack]

got a sn pole today. im gonna run it for atleast the season. b pipe are so damn expensive. what do you think of a cauffman sizzler?

 

[Boris]

Sizzler is great.
Just take your time lining things up and it will be a great pipe.