Help! Ordering a 2014 Z3 and trying to decide yes or no on the Bimini Extension. Have looked here and the web and can't seem to find a photo of what it looks like. Thanks!
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I'll take a few pics of mine tomorrow. If you live in a place with beating down sun or if you have little ones you want to keep in the shade then I highly recommend the extension, as crazy expensive as a 2' piece of cloth and bars is, it's worth it.2009 RZ2, PCM 343, MLA Surf Ballast, Premium Sound.
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There may be some minor changes since my early 2009, but here are a couple pics of the bimini with the extension on:
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Thanks for the pics. Do you have the surf bimini? I should clarify, I'm looking for the Surf Bimini with the Extension attached.Originally posted by dingleberry View PostThere may be some minor changes since my early 2009, but here are a couple pics of the bimini with the extension on:
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No, that is not the surf bimini. But I don't think it would be any different with regards to the basic shape and attachment. The surf bimini is essentially just the standard bimini with some pockets and straps sewn on the top. Someone with it should be able to confirm.Originally posted by LKG PH Creek View PostComment
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The surf Bimini and Bimini extension are 2 seperate items. The surf Bimini is a standard length Bimini with pockets sewn into the top to hold surf boards. The Bimini extension can be zipped onto the standard Bimini or the surf Bimini.2009 RZ2, PCM 343, MLA Surf Ballast, Premium Sound.
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Ewok, thanks for the info. I look forward to your pics. We do our boating in North Carolina and it can get pretty darn hot if the kids are swimming or struggling to get up on a board. We ordered the boat with both the Surf Bimini and the Bimini Extension then realized we hadn't seen any pictures of that set up.
Bibbs, thanks for the pic.Comment
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I'll try to take pics later (torrential rain right now. GRR!!) We have the surf bimini with the extension. I would say that if we'd had a hot summer (like last summer) I would be VERY thankful for the bimini extension. It can make it more difficult to get the surf boards into the pockets to store, but it's something that can easily be managed. The extension comes to the edge of our seating in the 2013 RZ4.Comment
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We never boat without our surf bimini with extension. That extra two feet is a life saver (several passengers were discussing that this weekend). It does make it a little longer reach to slide boards into the top pockets but not that bad.Originally posted by LKG PH Creek View Post
Btw the surf bimini is a MUST.Comment
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Thanks for the advice. I'm not too worried about the reach.....being 6'6" with arms the length of Magilla Gorilla. It's knocking my head on it that worries me :-)
My dealer said to me, "if you put two pair of speakers on the tower, you risk knocking yourself out."Comment
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The bimini extension does change how you come across the swim deck and into the cabin -- you have to duck down a little sooner. It is no big deal and if you never run without the extension, you will never knowOriginally posted by LKG PH Creek View Post
For several seasons I ran four speakers (Pro60s inner, MB8 outer). This season I upgraded to a single set of Rev10s. One set of speakers vs two on the Alpha Z tower makes a BIG difference imhop. You do not risk knocking yourself out but you do bump your head more with two pair. The single set of Rev10s sound better too and are plenty loud for us. Interesting that the 10" Rev10 enclosure was about the same same as the 8" MB8.Comment
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Duncan,
We demo'd a 2013 Z3 with a pair of the Rev10s. Lots of sound! And I bumped my head on the Alpha Z tower! With a second set of speakers and the need to get to the back of the boat quickly, I think I'd be risking serious injury, be it to me or the speakers!
I've been warned about the need to duck when entering the boat with the extension. Just have to wait for the boat to arrive and tread carefully!Comment
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