05 Premier handle (goods and bads)

(wakesa) · (wakesa) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 09-20-2005, 6:02 AM

Thinking of buying one of these as there is a huge sale on now. Would be great to hear your thoughts/opinions! Thanks...

(the_love_muscle)

I have two of them. It's a great handle if you like fatter ones, but you might want to hold off because the new Hyperlite handles are sick.

(bigpapaf1f) · (bigpapaf1f) **Join Date: May 2005** 09-20-2005, 9:35 AM

I love it!!! I have had like 6 of them, since they came out.

(thane_dogg) · (thane_dogg) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 09-20-2005, 10:35 AM

I'm on my second one, I love it. I can't really remember why I quit using my first one.

(ndh2o) · (ndh2o) **Join Date: Oct 2001** 09-20-2005, 10:50 AM

I just bought a Premier handle this weekend. I love the grip, and the thickness is great because I have bigger hands. I think I got a defect though because one side of the handle is like 2" longer than the other side. Very uneven pull, feels really awkward. I'm sure that it is rare that this happens, but it happened to mine. I will replace it with another one though because it felt great.

Funny too becuase I bought the Premier to replace a brand new LF Shawn Watson handle. It also felt great, larger diameter, nice triangular grip, but after the second time using it the grip started rolling on the inner bar really bad. It has not torn yet, but it is really a PIA to ride with.

Both mfg's and shops I bought them from are really good about working with me to replace/refund though.

(thane_dogg) · (thane_dogg) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 09-20-2005, 11:42 AM

Cary - exact same thing happened to me.

(ndh2o) · (ndh2o) **Join Date: Oct 2001** 09-20-2005, 11:58 AM

With the Premier or the Shawn, or both ???

(thane_dogg) · (thane_dogg) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 09-20-2005, 12:41 PM

with the watson.

(wakeriderixi) · (wakeriderixi) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 09-20-2005, 12:59 PM

happens to every watson handle.... well the old ones. I'm on my third Premier.... yellow, pink, and orange!

(thane_dogg) · (thane_dogg) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 09-20-2005, 1:45 PM

It was a brand new '05 Watson, and it started the twist-throttle effect after the first ride.

(wakeslife) · (wakeslife) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 09-20-2005, 2:46 PM

Whats up with the new Hyperlite handles?? I thought Accurate made the handles for Hyperlite and Hype and Accurate were somehow associated. Someone clue me in... Thanks

(wakesa) · (wakesa) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 09-21-2005, 6:14 AM

why is everyone at least on their second premier handle? whats the reason?

(waketac) · (waketac) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 09-21-2005, 7:23 AM

I`m still on my first premier handle and so far there is no reason for replacement now or soon.
And I just love it.

(db532) · (db532) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 09-21-2005, 12:10 PM

Love my premier...

(chad52) · (chad52) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 09-21-2005, 12:42 PM

Who's having the huge sale?

(thane_dogg) · (thane_dogg) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 09-21-2005, 12:46 PM

I got a new one because I (see idiot) untied it to make my v-handle into a T-handle, and had to cut it, I knotted it back together, it was good for a while, but I used some crappy rope and it snapped. No more handle. So I bought another premier.

(wakebordr11) · (wakebordr11) **Join Date: May 2001** 09-21-2005, 1:30 PM

I am still on my original premier from 02... it is pretty beat and faded but still provides fine grip, it is much easier on the hands than other handles I use on other peoples boats, I am planning on buying a new premier just to get a new grip basically, mine is faded and worn in pretty good... no tears or any problems though, just worn from use

(joshugan) · (joshugan) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 09-21-2005, 6:40 PM

It was about $8 more than another handle but I'm glad I bought the Premiers handle. All I can say is that it's comfortable and works great for me.

(whirlynuke02) · (whirlynuke02) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 09-21-2005, 6:44 PM

its not a wide and bulky as i thought it was going to be when I got it. Its actually the perfect width in my opinion compared to the thinner handles that most people use. And its comfy, too, especially coming from a rubber handle like me.

(wakesa) · (wakesa) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 10-05-2005, 11:28 AM

thanks for your opinions as i was convinced and bought one today! feels great and i'm lookin forward to ridin it soon...

(tparider) · (tparider) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 10-05-2005, 3:52 PM

where are they on sale at?

(wakesa) · (wakesa) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 10-07-2005, 7:39 AM

at my local boat and board shop. no where online that i know of if thats your question