What to Consider When Buying a Wakeboard Tower
There are many different wakeboard towers to fit the style and preference of every type of rider. Below are a few factors to consider when evaluating your options:
Price - All wake towers do essentially the same thing – create lift rather a forward pull motion which makes popping up easier, helping riders get more height on jumps. However, there are significant differences in sturdiness, design “sexiness”, and durability. These factors will vary at different price points.
Width Fit - The width fit is important because it determines whether or not a tower will mount properly to your boat. Some towers have a fixed width, some are adjustable to work on most any boat. The width of your boat will determine which options are viable for you.
Materials - Most towers are made of aircraft grade metal, providing a strong and light foundation for pulling wake boarders of any size and reducing the load put on the boats engine. This equates to more power and more speed
Design and Color Options - While the color is a purely aesthetic factor, design can make a big difference, particularly for advanced wake boarders. Extra welded support brackets are usually found on more expensive towers, and also provide more sturdiness than their cheaper counterparts.
Finish – This is another aesthetic component, but it can greatly influence the longevity of the paint color. The wake tower will certainly still work, but it can become weathered if it’s not powder coated or anodized.
Additional Features - These are all the extras that can be a deciding factor: warranty, mounts and racks, speakers, and lights. Many sellers offer towers with some or all of these extras.
Big Air Wave Tower
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| Big Air Wave Tower |
- WakeEssentials Price: $1,099.00
- Width Fit: boat between 70" and 103" width; 60"-70" or 103"-113" fitting options possible
- Materials: 6061 T6 aircraft grade aluminum tubing
- Color Options: n/a
- Finish: Polished aluminum finish
- Additional Features: 5 year limited warranty, integrated racks for up to 4 standard wakeboards, 2.25" large diameter - flex reducing aluminum tubing, most biminis fit under the tower
Big Air H2O Tower
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| Big Air H2O Tower |
- WakeEssentials Price: $799.00
- Width Fit: boats with 55" to 116" beam width
- Materials: 2" OD 304 Stainless Steel Tubing (legs), 2 3/8" OD 6061 T6 Al (top cross member)
- Color Options: Gloss black, gloss white and custom color powder finish options available
- Finish: Standard – brushed finish; Powder Coat finish options available
- Additional Features: 5 year limited warranty, swivel joint attachments on base plates to prevent stress cracking, most biminis fit under the tower
Big Air Ice Tower
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| Big Air Ice Tower |
- WakeEssentials Price: $549.00
- Width Fit: boats between 62"-98" wide
- Materials: 6061 T6 aircraft grade aluminum tubing
- Color Options: Polished aluminum or black
- Finish: Polished aluminum or black powder coat finish
- Additional Features: 2.25" large diameter - flex reducing aluminum tubing, most biminis fit under the tower, multiple mounting options
Roswell Classic 51 Tower
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| Roswell Classic 51 Tower |
- WakeEssentials Price: $2,849.00
- Width Fit: 74" to 114" beam widths
- Materials: 2 3/8" tubing
- Color Options: n/a
- Finish: Brushed aluminum finish
- Additional Features: 3 year warranty
Monster MTE Tower
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| Monster MTE Tower |
- WakeEssentials Price: $499.00 *INSTALLATION ONLY
- Width Fit: boats with 60” to 102” beam width
- Materials: 2-1/2" diameter 6063-T6 bright-dipped aluminum
- Color Options: n/a
- Finish: Polished aluminum finish
- Additional Features: 2 year warranty, quick release front mounts, swivel tow point
About the Author: Wake Essentials sells and installs name brand wakeboard towers, biminis, wakeboard speakers, racks, mirrors, lights, and other wakeboarding accessories at competitive prices. Their products can be purchased via their website: www.wakeessentials.com.
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