Z Tower

[Tanner]

I know a few of you all have the Z tower.... how bad does the Z tower sway w/ speakers up top?

I'm just trying to figure out if it's worth the $$$$ for the upgrade. I just think it looks sooo much better, but my dealer was telling me he's been having reports of them swaying. And Tige is apparently only warrantying the Z tower for a year vs. the full 3 years for the std. tower. Any comments?

[dogbert]

I've heard the Z Tower is a PITA to collapse.

[Tanner]

I've heard that too, but that does not concern me. I NEVER take my tower down. Even if I were to, I always have a second person w/ me to help.

[buffman]

ditto go samson if you can

[Tanner]

I'm just now seeing the Samson Switchblade. But it worries me b/c I saw tall's comments about it being shaky.

I cannot stand side to side sway when the speakers are up top, so that's my main and only concern. The ability to raise or lower does not concern me one bit!

[CP3]

the samsom razor is sweet and easy to collapse too

[Tanner]

Eh, I don't really care for the looks of the Razor at all.

[wannabewakeboarder]

I'm just now seeing the Samson Switchblade. But it worries me b/c I saw tall's comments about it being shaky.

I cannot stand side to side sway when the speakers are up top, so that's my main and only concern. The ability to raise or lower does not concern me one bit!

Can you imagine? 6-8(I forget) Fusions, 2 loaded racks, possibly a bimini or lights?

[Lucky 275]

The Z tower is made by XTP, and the E series is made in house. That may be the reason for the warranty. Shoot Tim @ Wetsounds an email. Looks like he's got a little weight on his tower

[Matt Garcia]

I have the Z tower but I only have the factory Kicker tower speakers and have not had any sway at all. Even when I have both racks loaded down with boards I never notice any movement in the tower, there is some movement on the racks though.

Overall I would choose the Z tower again, I love the looks of it.

Also I don't fold down my tower so its not a concern to me.

[Tanner]

Can you imagine? 6-8(I forget) Fusions, 2 loaded racks, possibly a bimini or lights?

I had 6.... lol... going to two 485's now though.

[wannabewakeboarder]

I had 6.... lol... going to two 485's now though.

I was close.

[Tanner]

Thanks for that Matt. Anyone else?... Coach?

[wannabewakeboarder]

Think coach has a E.

[Coach]

I have the E tower. I have a 485 and 2 Pro 80's up top. Feels very stable but I do get some bad squeaking if the water is rough