interest for buying slider kit!!

(d_h_wake) · (d_h_wake) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 05-11-2009, 4:16 PM

37FT long and 3FT high aluminum constructed slider kits! What kind of interest is there for these? Trex and barrels not included!

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(devildog_ra) · (devildog_ra) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 05-11-2009, 4:25 PM

how much?

aebrand.com 05-11-2009, 4:28 PM

That's a good looking slider, ditto the question^^ $$$$???

(mammoth) · (mammoth) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 05-11-2009, 4:44 PM

Man, that's gotta be expensive...though I could see a market with the well-to-do lakehouse set.

If you post some pricing info, be sure and let us know what it would cost for something similar but it more rideable length. It would tough to put real money into a slider that was only 37' long.

We've worked similar ideas for slider kits but with a very different approach to the construction. Best of luck and we'll be watching closely!

(phil_dixon) · (phil_dixon) **Join Date: Dec 2008** 05-11-2009, 4:47 PM

WOW!!! that is almost too nice !! Looks amazing

(d_h_wake) · (d_h_wake) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 05-11-2009, 7:22 PM

I will get pricing out soon.As far as the length goes all you have to do is add more 8FT to the middle. I will be posting more pictures soon. This slider was professionally engineered. The sections bolt and pop rivet together.

(phil_dixon) · (phil_dixon) **Join Date: Dec 2008** 05-11-2009, 7:43 PM

How do you situate the barrels underneath?? I'm putting together something similar( no where even close to as nice as yours) and was wondering the best way to float it??......preferably so that it is movable around the lake

(d_h_wake) · (d_h_wake) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 05-11-2009, 7:54 PM

I will post some pictures of that also for you. The barrels are held in place by using ratchet straps. I am adding plumbing so you can add water or take out water from the barrels individually with an external 12v water pump. This will help balance the slider.

(svt600) · (svt600) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 05-11-2009, 7:56 PM

interested....... need more info!

(wakekid72501) · (wakekid72501) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 05-11-2009, 7:59 PM

those look pretty sweet and expensive. but definitely interested

(d_h_wake) · (d_h_wake) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 05-11-2009, 8:09 PM

For who ever is interested please send me your e-mail address to crazy_flip_17@hotmail.com so I can send more information as this post may expire. The price will be around $3500.

(jhilltn) · (jhilltn) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 05-12-2009, 6:16 AM

wow. that is something. hope this works out for you. it looks awesome.

why would you need trex? that aluminum will slide fine i would think. you should think about making the top flush with the sides so it could double as a wall ride. $3500 is a lot for a short a-frame. i could see cable parks purchasing some if it was a different design. they need stuff to last. a lot of them kind of take pride in building their own rails though (can be a good or a bad thing).

(xbones) · (xbones) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 05-12-2009, 6:34 AM

Too short IMO

(d_h_wake) · (d_h_wake) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 05-12-2009, 6:45 AM

The slider is made in sections. T make it longer you just have to add more sections to the middle.

(xbones) · (xbones) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 05-12-2009, 7:04 AM

I am totally not trying to be an a$$, I just don't see a market for this.

Building a rail isn't rocket science and guys that are truly into rail riding don't want a played out design (no offense). We want to build innovative stuff ourselves. Plus the time spent building the rail is 1/4 of the fun. I also don't think the weekend wally who may hit a rail every now and then is going to fork out the cash to buy one of these. Again, not trying to be a dick, just letting you know ONE fairly dedicated rail riders thought on the concept. Other opinions will vary ;)

(onthewatermo) · (onthewatermo) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 05-12-2009, 8:07 AM

I appreciate the selective censorship in the above post. So long as we got a "slider kit" thread going (partial hijack)...does anyone have any suggestions of what simple route to go to build a towable/achorable slider using 4 foot wide by 2 foot tall encapsulated foam as the floats? With our rising water levels and team of neighborhood pirates, we've been scoring some near mint condition floats that are drifting by (two eight footers and one six footer).
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(wakeviolater) · (wakeviolater) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 05-12-2009, 8:26 AM

if you send me a 24 pack of corona I will send you plans for a sweet rail and you can build it yourself.

(intotheflats) · (intotheflats) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 05-12-2009, 8:51 AM

andy, just build any type of rail with the two 8 footers on the end and then the 6 footer in the middle -- each of them perpendicular to the rail. those floats will provide a ton of bouoyancy and 8 ft wide will be very stable -- talk about an awesome find though -- we only find trash styrofoam at lake of the ozarks

(brinks) · (brinks) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 05-12-2009, 11:40 PM

From 2001
This was just one of his proto types.
http://messageboard.wakeworld.com/news/2001/JobeSliders.asp

(ericlassiter) · (ericlassiter) **Join Date: May 2007** 05-13-2009, 9:40 AM

that's some beautiful sheet metal work!

(d_h_wake) · (d_h_wake) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 05-22-2009, 9:05 PM

Here is a new picture of the slider after being powder coated to match our boat. We will be putting trex on it in the morning.

(supraride) · (supraride) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 05-22-2009, 9:30 PM

Thats the nicest looking slider I have ever seen. All aluminum that thing is a mercedes of sliders. Very nice

(d_h_wake) · (d_h_wake) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 05-22-2009, 9:38 PM

Thank You

(d_h_wake) · (d_h_wake) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 05-22-2009, 9:40 PM

We are still making a custom trailer to take it to wakeboarding events.
I will post a picture of it when the trailer is completed

(hypoxic_films)

Looks good dyllon

I can see communities and private lake groups buying them. And of course there will always be a select group willing to pay the price. I think because of the craftsmanship in the product the price will be easily justified for most individuals interested.

Keep in mind most viewers on wakeworld are die hard enthusiasts which in any sport those type will usually try to build their own products first. Which I think can be healthy for a sport.

It sounds like you're already doing this, but I would focus my attention around events and promotions with companies and shops. That exposure will attract your individual consumers

(greenpinky) · (greenpinky) **Join Date: Apr 2004** 05-23-2009, 5:43 AM

I'd have to respectfully disagree with Luker's comment about no weekend wally's not forking over the cash for a slider. This is wakeboarding - how many weekend wally's are forking over $60k for a new boat, nevermind all the accessories to go with it.

There will always be a group that is willing to pay for something like this.

Looks good, Dyllon.

(svt600) · (svt600) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 05-23-2009, 8:18 AM

mike weekend wallys dont pay 60k they buy fakeboard boats!!

(d_h_wake) · (d_h_wake) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 05-23-2009, 9:39 PM

Counter sunk elevator bolts.

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Drill bit used to counter sink.

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Elevator bolts.

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View of the inside of the slider.

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Slider with trex installed.

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water inlets to balance the slider easily.

(clearlakescott)

I don't have the dough for that but you did a GREAT job! Love to see top notch work in this sport.

(kurtis55555) · (kurtis55555) **Join Date: May 2009** 05-25-2009, 9:03 AM

Wow amazing dyllon lol its Kurtis this is VERY CRAZY its gunna be sweet to see that thing at madge lol..ur easily going to have a hi demand on selling these sliders. YEA!

(Message edited by kurtis55555 on May 25, 2009)

(jdwake1) · (jdwake1) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 05-25-2009, 10:19 AM

You should put your business info on the side incase anyone wants one...

(innov8) · (innov8) **Join Date: May 2005** 05-25-2009, 11:01 AM

Very nice work!!

(saceone) · (saceone) **Join Date: Jan 2009** 05-26-2009, 6:23 AM

awesome!!

(kurtis55555) · (kurtis55555) **Join Date: May 2009** 05-26-2009, 9:25 AM

WOW!! love it!! whos interested? I sure am..

(Message edited by kurtis55555 on May 26, 2009)

(kurtis55555) · (kurtis55555) **Join Date: May 2009** 05-26-2009, 9:43 AM

By Luker (xbones) on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 7:04 am:

I am totally not trying to be an a$$, I just don't see a market for this.

Building a rail isn't rocket science and guys that are truly into rail riding don't want a played out design (no offense). We want to build innovative stuff ourselves. Plus the time spent building the rail is 1/4 of the fun. I also don't think the weekend wally who may hit a rail every now and then is going to fork out the cash to buy one of these. Again, not trying to be a dick, just letting you know ONE fairly dedicated rail riders thought on the concept. Other opinions will vary ;)

replying to above post by Luker

I totally disagree with your post the design on this baby is carazy...!! lol and that is a reasonable price

(guido) · (guido) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 05-26-2009, 10:37 AM

WoW!!!

Nice workmanship.