Alpha Z Tower Bimini Setup

[Matt Garcia]

This video demonstrates how to setup and take down the bimini on the Alpha Z Tower. Thanks goes out to Ewok for creating this video.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/YNL0e7IIprQ

[Duncan]

Great vid Ewok

This thread was the advent of Ewok's vid and has some additional tips.

[What she said]

DAMN, I HAVE BEEN DOING IT BACKWARDS!

[houstonshark]

That's pretty much the exact way I do it, including using some similar ties to secure the adjustable legs when storing it.

What I learned though is that for whatever reason, I've always wrapped the Velcro flaps on the Bimini on either side around the adjustable legs instead of the outer legs that stay attached. That makes soo much more sense!

[Duncan]

On the subject of biminis, anyone have a flapping problem in high cross winds? My solution is to keep a long bungie cord strapped across the top of the bimini. If flapping is not an issue, the bungie hooks stay attached to the outer leg. If the bimini starts flapping, I move the bungie hook to grab the loose side portion of the bimini. Flapping problem solved. (I do not keep the bungie always attached there to avoid stretching the fabric).

[Wickedcummins]

Holy crap you guys are doing it the hard way.. That's alot of work the way you guys are doing it..

[Duncan]

Holy crap you guys are doing it the hard way.. That's alot of work the way you guys are doing it..

Ahhh, the wicked tease that begs the question ...

[Wickedcummins]

Ill try to do a video for you guys this weekend.. So much easier the way I am doing it

[Ewok]

On the subject of biminis, anyone have a flapping problem in high cross winds? My solution is to keep a long bungie cord strapped across the top of the bimini. If flapping is not an issue, the bungie hooks stay attached to the outer leg. If the bimini starts flapping, I move the bungie hook to grab the loose side portion of the bimini. Flapping problem solved. (I do not keep the bungie always attached there to avoid stretching the fabric).

I had the flapping problem but was told by another TO that my bimini wasn't tight enough. That's why in the video I pull down on the front of the bimini and get it 3 holes in to keep the tension on the front, that way there isn't any excess to flap.

[Ewok]

Holy crap you guys are doing it the hard way.. That's alot of work the way you guys are doing it..

Ill try to do a video for you guys this weekend.. So much easier the way I am doing it

Can't wait, it took me a few trips out and lots of practice in my driveway to get my technique down.

[Wickedcummins]

You got it down but I think your gonna love my way =)

[Duncan]

I had the flapping problem but was told by another TO that my bimini wasn't tight enough. That's why in the video I pull down on the front of the bimini and get it 3 holes in to keep the tension on the front, that way there isn't any excess to flap.

My bimini is cranked down as tight as it goes. But in a cross wind, I still get flapping. It might be a product of being on a first version of bimini support poles (early 2009) and a later model surf bimini top -- there are structural differences.

You got it down but I think your gonna love my way =)

Adding one more item to the can't wait to see this list.

[Cloud]

Wicked, ever get that video done?

[iva1812006]

Wicked, i too am waiting on that video

[SteveCo]

old thread... new boat to me and would like a video showing an easier way...