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Join Date: Dec 2005
05-25-2006, 3:06 PM
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That sucks it snapped on the 2ND pull.
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Join Date: Jul 2004
05-25-2006, 3:08 PM
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I got 80' I can donate....
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Join Date: Jun 2005
05-25-2006, 3:15 PM
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"Aren't there places to buy long stretches of no-stretch rope on Ebay?" West Marine also
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Join Date: Jun 2005
05-25-2006, 3:26 PM
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Do you guys have a plan regarding the rope winding correctly? It seems like a ton of rope winding on the spool would change the ratio of the pull since it would all bunch together and not wind evenly across the spool.
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Join Date: Nov 2004
05-25-2006, 3:44 PM
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Matt, It's a pretty big spool and Steve welded on a good farier mechanism to feed the line smoothly. It's not dynamic (like on a fishing reel) but it's working! BTW....I'm posting on Steve's behalf as I believe they are performing another test run as we type.....
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Join Date: Jan 2004
05-25-2006, 4:06 PM
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keep them updates coming on what worked and what didnt.. oh and all these good pictures!
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Join Date: May 2004
05-25-2006, 5:05 PM
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quote:Do you guys have a plan regarding the rope winding correctly?
It feeds on relatively uniformly along the spool, not much of an issue there. quote:It seems like a ton of rope winding on the spool would change the ratio of the pull
You're 100% correct, but the change isn't significant, maybe 5%, and not really noticable. quote:I believe they are performing another test run as we type
Yep, went really really well, the clutch got a bit wet and started slipping a bit, but other than that it was working great. We were meeting some guys down there and were gonna session a rail for a while, but we had to head out early (geoff has plans tonight). I deep started several times, the winch has much more torque getting up outta the water than ANY boat I've been behind. That was pretty impressive! -Steve (sorry no pics... we suck )
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Join Date: May 2004
05-25-2006, 5:07 PM
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Oh we used a bunch of ropes we had lying around, we had about 400' of A-lines and such... We could have put at least 2-3 times that many sections on.
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Weatherford, Texas
05-25-2006, 5:16 PM
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Oh man... You guys suck! First, the de-virginizing, now you guys are breaking her in, once again without ME... Dude, are we even friends anymore? -Blake
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05-25-2006, 5:49 PM
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very nice!!!!! I like it Steve!!!!
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Join Date: Jun 2005
05-25-2006, 6:28 PM
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Blake, I think I remember that spool sitting under our bench at work?? I will have to notify the authorities immediately... -What's up Steve??
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Join Date: May 2004
05-25-2006, 7:50 PM
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Whaddup scott!! Hows the USN treatin ya? BTW, that spool just looks like one that was sitting under the bench. Can't be the same one, that would be stealing, and stealing is wrong! -Steve PS Blake we're still friends, just warming the ol' girl up for ya, that's all...
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Join Date: May 2004
05-25-2006, 7:51 PM
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Thx Bryan!
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Weatherford, Texas
05-25-2006, 8:29 PM
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Steve, I guess I can let it slide, after all, without YOUR welding, MY winch would still be in pieces... Or poorly welded together. We'll have to break out the camera, and video some quick clips this weekend. I'm definitely ready, and so is Megan... She's so excited she can't sit still! Yeah right! SCutler, Hurry home dude... It's time you strapped on a board! By the way, I agree with Steve, that's not the spool that belongs to the US Navy... I wouldn't "acquire" stuff from work, that's just not right! However, I heard that particular spool of wire broke, and isn't usable anymore. If you'd like, we'll gladly donate it to the Navy. I'm sure they could use it for aircraft grounding wire, or something??? -Blake
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05-26-2006, 7:05 AM
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hurry we want to see it in action
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Join Date: Feb 2006
05-29-2006, 5:59 PM
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hey..i am just curious...how much did this all end up costing you guys...i just want to know if you actually save that much by building it urself..thanx alot, and it looks awesome...
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Join Date: May 2004
05-30-2006, 1:23 PM
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Yesterday after leaving the lake, I stopped by a small pond by TSO's house with Blake to mess around on the roam a bit. The pond was pretty nasty, and there were a few fisherman we had to deal with, but it was still really fun. Here's a few pics and a short vid: The rig:
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Join Date: May 2004
05-30-2006, 1:24 PM
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The pond:
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05-30-2006, 1:25 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
05-30-2006, 1:27 PM
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how bout riding pics?
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Join Date: May 2004
05-30-2006, 1:27 PM
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05-30-2006, 1:28 PM
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quote:how bout riding pics?
Gimme a sec...
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Join Date: May 2004
05-30-2006, 1:29 PM
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Deep water start for Blake:
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05-30-2006, 1:29 PM
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05-30-2006, 1:30 PM
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Big smile after he fell in the nasty water:
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Join Date: May 2004
05-30-2006, 1:31 PM
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My turn:
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Join Date: May 2004
05-30-2006, 1:32 PM
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We figured since we didnt have any sliders set up, the roam would be kind of fun to mess around on:
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Join Date: May 2004
05-30-2006, 1:33 PM
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Walking out the line:
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Join Date: May 2004
05-30-2006, 1:33 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
05-30-2006, 1:37 PM
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SICK!! good to see a deep water start. if u shore start would u get more controlled ride time? i wanna go!
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Join Date: May 2004
05-30-2006, 1:39 PM
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Blake's got the Video cam with all the riding on it for the most part. We were not there very long, we each only took a couple pulls. The water was a bit grosser than we anticipated, and since we hadnt set up any rails, there wasnt much to do. Wait till you see the secret spot we've got planned for our next session..... -Steve
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Join Date: May 2004
05-30-2006, 1:45 PM
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05-30-2006, 1:52 PM
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Steve, if your in need of some more non stretch rope for cheap hit me up. I can put you in contact with some. It is a nasty color though. Check out http://www.tranquilbase.com for the latest waste of my time.
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Join Date: May 2004
05-30-2006, 1:57 PM
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Thanks Brian! How much for 1200'? -Steve
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05-30-2006, 2:17 PM
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Now you need a big cannon mounted on the back of the truck to launch you, your board and the handle to the other side of the pond so that you don't have to hike in your bare feet!
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Join Date: Nov 2004
05-30-2006, 2:26 PM
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Steve, I'm well aquainted with the "secret spot". Be sure to let me know when as that will be a classic. -TSO
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Weatherford, Texas
05-30-2006, 4:41 PM
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I can't wait for the "secret spot" ride... I was pretty tempted to give it a try yesterday, but I think I'll familiarize myself with the winch a little more, as well as build a rail to bust my A$$ on. -Blake
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Join Date: May 2006
05-31-2006, 2:05 PM
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HeySteve, i was just wondering what kind of clutch you used and the sproket size on the shaft with with Spool on it, im making one with a 13 hp motor exactly like yours so i was just curious thanks -Oury-
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Join Date: May 2005
05-31-2006, 2:52 PM
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Sweet looks like a job well done!!
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Join Date: May 2004
05-31-2006, 3:06 PM
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Oury, I messaged you earlier, but I'll post here too. The clutch is your standard 1" centrifugal type clutch, linke on go-karts. It's mated to an 11 tooth sprocket (I think 11). The drive sprocket is 60t. -Steve
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Join Date: May 2004
05-31-2006, 3:06 PM
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Thanks Jeff!
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Join Date: Nov 2004
05-31-2006, 3:11 PM
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Waiting, waiting, waiting. Ok. damit I wanna go too.
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05-31-2006, 3:15 PM
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steve. . . i love you. may I have your babies?
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Join Date: May 2004
06-01-2006, 8:38 AM
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Bryan, you have no idea how long I've been waiting for you to ask me that...
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Join Date: Dec 2002
06-01-2006, 9:10 AM
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thats freakin awesome....how much did it cost to build the thing. i want one.
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Join Date: Feb 2003
06-01-2006, 9:24 AM
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That looks like a good spot for the winch...you could build a little ghetto slider for accross that point that sticks out and then just stuff it in the woods until you return.
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Join Date: Apr 2005
06-08-2006, 8:41 AM
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Sorry to keep this thread going, but I need some input. We are developing a new winch cable to add to our product line. We are planning on selling 1200' reels of coated spectra (just like the A-line). I'm trying to get an idea of what people are paying for winch cable, and feature input would be appreciated. What is going to set our cable apart from anything else is the cable will glow. I have been told that the cables are hard to see when used in the surf; we have solved the this problem with a patent pending luminate technology. Spectra is very suseptible to UV damage and abrasion, so we are using the coated line. Thanks for the input. Ken Land Bullet Ski Lines www.bulletlines.com
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Weatherford, Texas
06-08-2006, 8:50 AM
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I'm looking at $.13-.15/ft. for 12 strand dyneema (sp?). If you can come up with something better, guickly, let me know... I'm looking for 1000'-1500' -Blake
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Join Date: Apr 2006
06-08-2006, 10:17 AM
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blake was Jim able to help you out?
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Weatherford, Texas
06-08-2006, 12:15 PM
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Brian, I'm very close to (possibly) buying his line. He's sending the samples in the mail, that's all I'm waiting on. Thanks for the help! -Blake
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Join Date: Jul 2005
06-08-2006, 12:23 PM
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This thing is starting to look like those New Jersey riders thread. Gunna be out at San V this weekend Blake? That Fat Seat did make the wake huge! You should give it a shot.
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Join Date: Feb 2001
06-08-2006, 1:30 PM
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oh a teacher that moonlights as a comedian...funny! Jersey RULZ! Thats a sweet winch too! Just playin Brian, no harm no foul! Was actually kinda funny to see that at the end of the thread!
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Join Date: Jul 2005
06-08-2006, 5:28 PM
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Everyones talking about New Jersey. Gotta Love It.
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Join Date: Apr 2005
06-08-2006, 7:57 PM
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Blake, Our cable will be about .20 per foot, but we are not just making a generic spectra rope. We are making something that will work in the surf and withstand the elements. 100% dyneema will not last unless you take really good care of it. Thanks, Ken Land www.bulletlines.com
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Weatherford, Texas
06-08-2006, 8:10 PM
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Kenneth, Here's your chance... Let's hear your spiel. What's different about your rope? -Blake
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Join Date: May 2004
06-09-2006, 1:48 PM
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quote:Everyones talking about New Jersey. Gotta Love It.
For the record, I don't think I ever mentioned New Jersey. until now... -Steve
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Join Date: Jun 2004
06-09-2006, 2:23 PM
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need more riding pics. is that white chevy bagged?
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Weatherford, Texas
06-09-2006, 2:28 PM
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Ty, We'll have plenty-o-pics after our road trip to Texas. My dad has a crap ton of wood, so I'm planning to build a rail, and hopefully a kicker, to hit simultaneously. Steve's truck isn't bagged, it's mostly ghetto . -Blake
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Join Date: May 2004
06-09-2006, 3:25 PM
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My truck is very ghetto and very bagged. We're hoping to get a bunch of pics and vids up soon. -Steve
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Join Date: May 2005
06-12-2006, 8:22 PM
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is it illegal to wakeboard using a winch in a 5mph zone?
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Join Date: Dec 2002
06-12-2006, 11:44 PM
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ryan- i guess so. there's a lake up here with a speed limit of 15mph, and we figured that meant only boats. the spot was siiick, so we decided to winch it and then the rangers drove by one day and gave us the boot. laaaaame!
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Join Date: May 2005
06-13-2006, 12:09 AM
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yes but did they write you or warn you of the law it was you broke?
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06-13-2006, 12:59 AM
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um...yes, they did tell us that we were going faster than the posted limit, or at least that was their interpretation of that law. depending on the wording of the posted sign/law i suppose we could protest/question it, but ive got more worthwhile things to do than question those who'll write me tickets. we have moved on to better, non-bust spots, and we can always go back there in the winter when there are no rangers on duty.
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