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    Illusion tower or Switchblade ... what cha think?

    Ok so some of you all know about the power line that snapped my tower last week.

    Since I'm making the power company buy me a new tower, I might as well get a sturdy one.

    Samson thinks my tower is gonna sway with the 485's. I've always liked the looks of the Malibu illusion, and so I gave the malibu dealer a call. I can pick up the illusion for cheaper than the switchblade. And it's gonna be rock solid... just difficult to mount the 485's to.

    I'd be happy w/ either one. I'm short, so height doesn't concern me. And I never lower my tower. What do you guys think.

    Maybe time to bring back the Tigebu.
    Being a major OU fan and a staunch conservative.... I am perpetually vexed w/ the conundrum of who to hate more. Obama or the Univ. of Saxet.
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    Post pics of both of the towers.

    I cant recall what the switchblade tower looks like.
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      #3
      Here's the switchblade on ragboy's boat.



      And here's the Illusion

      Last edited by Tanner; 04-30-2009, 10:47 PM.
      Being a major OU fan and a staunch conservative.... I am perpetually vexed w/ the conundrum of who to hate more. Obama or the Univ. of Saxet.

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        #4
        His boat looks like its all dressed up and nowhere to go


        I am leaning towards the Illusion Tower...No offense ragboy
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          Illusion
          Last edited by zad0030; 05-01-2009, 12:18 AM.
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            Switchblade!
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              Originally posted by zad0030 View Post
              Illusioon
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                #8
                Will you be using a bimini frequently?

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                  Originally posted by chpthril View Post
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                  Whoop. Thats what I get for posting from the Ipod...
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                    #10
                    Nope, hardly ever. I was hoping you'd chime in Turbo. I've heard the Bu's bimini is lacking in functionality. Are they really that hard to put up?
                    Being a major OU fan and a staunch conservative.... I am perpetually vexed w/ the conundrum of who to hate more. Obama or the Univ. of Saxet.

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                      #11
                      Are you sure that the Illusion will fit on your boat. The width is not very adjustable and a 1/2 inch might be a big deal, IMHO.

                      The illusion tower is too low. When I was searching for boats, I found a killer deal on a 247 Malibu, and if I liked the Illusion tower, I would be tallmalibuguy right now. Plan on selling the 485's if you get the Illusion. It is nice and solid, but is also short. That was my main issue with it. I don't like concussions much and was bound to get one. The bimini seems great to me. Very sturdy and my buddy just trailers his 65MPH with it up. So I don't even know how to set it up...it is always there.

                      The Switchblade has issues with mounting 485's to also. There are not two horizontal bars on that damn thing. It really is made for the Samson speakers. Two 485's would go at an angle and look...retarded. Look carefully at how the bars bend on the sides and where you would mount speakers. I very seriously considered one for my MC, but the lack of functionality for mounting a pod of HLCD's turned me off.

                      I haven't found the perfect aftermarket tower yet, but the newest version of the Titan for Malibu is the closest, I think. If the bu dealer can get you a new Titan tower then you should go for that. I called Titan and they said they only sell to bu dealers.

                      I did not get to hear about your 'tower of power' incident...what happened? Where have I been?
                      Last edited by talltigeguy; 05-01-2009, 02:38 AM.
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                        #12
                        Tall,

                        What speakers are you mounting on your OEM tower?
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                          Tall,
                          Thanks for the heads up on the illusion maybe not fitting. I'll measure tom. I figured since both boats had a 102" beam it would work no problems. But I was def. gonna measure, just to be sure! Thanks for the heads up though.

                          There's no need to sell the 485's with the illusion. It just takes some ingenuity... it's actually a very easy install. If you don't believe me, just look here.... there's a few. http://www.wetsounds.com/pages/galle...bu/malibu.html They go on top of the tower. I could care less about the height though. Actually the Illusion is a simple install for 485's.... The difficult one is the Alpha Z, and I've already solved that as well.

                          As for the Samson, I've spoke w/ Samson in depth. They swear it'll work and be straight w/ some adjustment on their part to the light bar. I'm calling them w/ measurements tom. on how much straight bar I'll need for the clamps to fit w/o the speakers hitting each other. That being said, they swear they'll work. Even if they don't, I'm prepared to do some custom fabbing. Already did it on mine. I'm lucky enough that I've got access to a buddies machine shop and spent quite a bit of time as a kid in one. I've already solved the issue if it comes up.
                          Last edited by Tanner; 05-01-2009, 03:17 AM.
                          Being a major OU fan and a staunch conservative.... I am perpetually vexed w/ the conundrum of who to hate more. Obama or the Univ. of Saxet.

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                            #14
                            The thing is with samson, is they will build the tower to spec, and I am sure they will make it work. My tower MAKES my boat. I love that switchblade.

                            Some pics to help?











                            This one belongs on the samson website.



                            Notice all the boards, and weight up there.



                            Even the 8ft mini longboard.



                            It was choppy on this day, and the long board moved around, tower was steady.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by Tanner View Post
                              Nope, hardly ever. I was hoping you'd chime in Turbo. I've heard the Bu's bimini is lacking in functionality. Are they really that hard to put up?
                              The bimini for the illusion is very simple and very easy to use. It is also very tight and snug as Tall said. Every boat owner that sees me put the bimini up for the first time always has this "thats it" look on their face. It really is that easy.

                              The tower is also as simple to to put down, literally takes 8 or 9 seconds. It does take two people to put down though and you should use a stand to rest it on versus on the dash.

                              I think one of the best attributes that gets overlooked is that the drivers view isn't obstructed at all with the Illusion tower.

                              If you need any photos or videos I can send you some.

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