Here's are New Slider!

dabigkahuna 11-05-2007, 7:44 PM

dabigkahuna 11-05-2007, 7:46 PM

(wakeboardnut) · (wakeboardnut) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 11-05-2007, 7:46 PM

thats a mighty fine lookin slider.

dabigkahuna 11-05-2007, 7:57 PM

thanks! we're stoked it came out so good. I got lots more pics, but I suck at converting them to a size that can be uploaded.

More pics to come!

(wakinbakin) · (wakinbakin) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 11-05-2007, 8:16 PM

Looks very well thought out. How long is it??

dabigkahuna 11-05-2007, 10:13 PM

Thanks Tyler, it was a great project and we had a lot of really smart people helping us.

The slider was built in two sections so that we could transport them from the shop to the water. Once in the water, we floated the two pieces and then joined them.

Each half of the slider is a total 20 feet, so the slider from end to end is 40 feet.

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(rnopr8) · (rnopr8) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 11-05-2007, 10:46 PM

That is a fine lookin slider....great job!!!

(blake_hughes)

Nice work!

How 'crash friendly' is it? Looks like it wouldn't hurt too bad if you got a little sloppy.

(crack) · (crack) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 11-05-2007, 10:51 PM

Beauty. Looks like you grindin a capsized sailboat.

(hoosairboy) · (hoosairboy) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 11-06-2007, 4:21 AM

Wow: That is very professional. I seriously don't think I have ever seen a home built one that looked this good. I wish are sliders looked that good. I mean our sliders. Sorry, couldn't resist.

(loudsubz) · (loudsubz) **Join Date: Aug 2001** 11-06-2007, 4:30 AM

what kind of wood was used on it?

(jjakober) · (jjakober) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 11-06-2007, 7:23 AM

Very nice!!

Here is a pic of the slider we were hitting back in 00-01:

rainbow

And a link to the video from our slider sessions:

http://www.wakepics.com/img/6408

(andy_nintzel)

Did you cover that slider in Trex?? that must have cost a fortune!

(downfortheride)

Good Work, It's only pictures and story's from here...

(romes) · (romes) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 11-06-2007, 9:00 AM

sic slider...not only is it functional but it's also easy on the eyes..hahahah

dabigkahuna 11-06-2007, 9:09 AM

The slider is floating in salt water, so the tidal activity and harsh elements were considered when we designed it. We used treated wood for the entire project, and all hardware used was stainless steel (big dollars, like 75 bucks for a box of deck screws), 8 55 Gal. plastic drums are integrated into the slider frame.

The entire slider is covered with a recycled plastic 1” X 6” material called Bend-A-Board. This material is similar to Trex, but is only 1” thick vs. 2”, is much more slippery, way more flexible and pliable, and is much softer. It is very crash friendly, which was the main reason we used it. The Bend-A-Board costs about $30 for a 20’ length in Hawaii, so it’s also a lot cheaper than Trex.

Heres their website: http://www.epicplastics.com/bend-a-board.html

Thanks for all the great feedback!

(romes) · (romes) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 11-06-2007, 9:25 AM

that bend a board is a very nice alternative to trex...

dabigkahuna 11-06-2007, 9:28 PM

Yup, it's way cheaper. But, I still want to find out what material they use at OWC. That stuff is super slippery!

(hawkeye7708) · (hawkeye7708) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 11-06-2007, 9:35 PM

sweetness! wish we were able to get one of those out on the river up here. That'd be sweet.

(mx118) · (mx118) **Join Date: Dec 2002** 11-07-2007, 5:27 AM

dabig,

If you don't mind me asking what was the total cost?

Also, what are the dimensions height, lenght, width?

I would like to build one that I can put in and take out when I ride.

(robin_holland) · (robin_holland) **Join Date: May 2006** 11-07-2007, 6:00 AM

@ Dabigkahuna

The material that they use at OWC is HPDE a.k.a Polyetheen. That is what they use at the most cableparks

(mx118) · (mx118) **Join Date: Dec 2002** 11-07-2007, 6:42 AM

Looks like this would be the stuff you need.

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fna me=72&product%5Fid=10369

d_fresh 11-07-2007, 9:34 AM

Definetly need details. How stable is it with 55 gallon drums? Is 40' long enough? My winter project is to build a slider for next years tournament on my lake. I already have 7 - 55 gallon drums as a start.

dabigkahuna 11-07-2007, 9:35 AM

Hey Mike,

The total cost was $3,200.00. Approx. costs were:

Lumber: 1,250
Drums: 250
Stainless Hardware: 500
Bend-A-Board: 1,200

Keep in mind that we pay a ton more money for everything in Hawaii, so you could build it for way cheaper in the mainland. And if it were in fresh water, you wouldn't need stainless hardware, which would shave $350.00+ off the cost.

The dimensions are approx. 40' length, 4' width, 4' height. The angles on the sides are 45 degrees, and the front approach transition is about 22 degrees

The slider has anchor/tow eyebolts that are mounted on the center beam at both ends (under the slider), so it can be towed from either end very easily.

(andy_nintzel)

Damn, I built an 80 foot A-frame for less than a G.

dabigkahuna 11-07-2007, 10:53 AM

Yup, the slider cost big money, but Oahu Water Ski Club (OWSC) paid for the construction with our club funds. Since the slider will be used by all skill levels, it is important that the slider is as safe as possible, which is why we have the Bend-A-Board over the entire slider and a nice 45 degree angle apron. Also, it needed to be built to last, which in Hawaii's salt air, high UV index, and tidal activity, requires over-kill on all aspects. We could have went the cheap route, but we wanted this slider to last a long time and give lots of people enjoyment.

(mx118) · (mx118) **Join Date: Dec 2002** 11-07-2007, 11:10 AM

It looks good to me, plus if you did not go stainless it would be done in a few months.

Anymore pictures you could provide of the build would be awsome.

dabigkahuna 11-07-2007, 1:39 PM

dabigkahuna 11-07-2007, 1:45 PM

The 55 Gal. Drums fit right between the triangle sections and are cradled by the 2X4s on each side. The Drums don't even need to be tied or secured, as the weight of the slider and the fitting of the wood sections keep them in place.

The only wood that sits in the water is the 2X12 sides, all other wood is out of the water. This isn't a big deal, because the 2X12s don't really support anything, it's all in the triangle sections and associated 2X4s, 2X6s, and plywood.

sealyon.net 11-07-2007, 3:19 PM

Great looking slider. I was pretty proud of ours but that looks great

d_fresh 11-07-2007, 3:58 PM

MORE PICS!!! Do you have any pictures of the end before you put the plywood skin on it? Do you fasten the 2x4s that go through the plywood "triangle" panels? MORE PICS..MORE PICS!!!

(lukeduke95) · (lukeduke95) **Join Date: May 2002** 11-07-2007, 5:57 PM

How much does it weigh?

dabigkahuna 11-07-2007, 8:18 PM

Hey Doug, here's what the front looked like, the plywood sides just secures to the nose transition (the two vertical pieces of plywood with a 2X4 in the middle of it) and the 2X12s at the base. This thing is rock solid and is very stable in the water.

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Luke, We estimate the whole thing weighs 1,800 lbs., but that's just a guess.

d_fresh 11-08-2007, 4:35 AM

The 2x12 that runs along the bottom, is it one long piece from the triangle panels all the way to the end, where the transition starts? Thanks in advanced!

Doug

dabigkahuna 11-08-2007, 11:10 AM

Hey Doug,

The 2X12 runs from the triangle transition to the end of that section, which is approx. 10 feet. We built two identical halves, like the one you see above, and then bolted them in the middle. This process worked for us because of the transportation issue, and will give us the flexibility to extend the slider in the future by putting a middle section in between the two halves.

Hope that makes sense.