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| Is anybody using one of these yet. Any reports would be appreciated. |
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Location: Rhinelander | We are developing a website for Shock Master very soon. I just received the locking model today, looks good. I'll have it installed tomorrow and give you a report once I get out on the water.
Locking model on the left.
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Location: Midland, MI 48642 | Sure like to know more about this Shock Master. Site up yet? Skeeter |
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | What is it you need to know? All the information has been available. |
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| I think what skeeter wants to hear are the reports from customers.
I'd like some feed back from customers as well.
not looking to bash just very interested |
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Location: Midland, MI 48642 | Yes, would like to see some reviews. Very interested for next season. Skeeter |
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | This is a NEW product, there aren't many out there, kinda hard to hear about reviews when the product is just being introduced to the public.
If your interested in one, take a look at this, perhaps you should give them a call and see about getting one at a better price.
http://walleye.outdoorsfirst.com/articles/08.09.2009/2538/Shock.Mas...
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Location: Northern Illinois | I have these installed in my boat now and am very happy with there performance. They are a lot lighter than the heavier tractor type suspension seats which these replaced (don't want to offend anyone so I won't name the ones these replaced), and work every bit as good. I will know more once I have a full season on them, but for now they have performed as well as the others if not better. |
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| I have 2 Shockmaster seat posts installed in my 192 Tournament
After testing them out, for a few months, it was a no-brainer joining their field staff.
Between the waves Pool 4 is known to produce, rec. boat traffic, and a windy weekend on Mille Lacs. The Shockmaster seat posts made/makes a world of difference.
They operate great, look and feel bullet-proof. Wish these were available years ago.
They are nothing like an air suspension post; which tend to "bottom" out. Won't go into the seal problems they tend to have issues with.
Besides improving the ride. These are a few comments from my friends that have installed the Shockmaster seat posts.
Alumacraft 165 and 185, Ranger 1860, Lund 1900 Pro-Vee, and a 23' Bennington Pontoon.
-Easy to install
-Fair price
-Nice I didn't have to sacrafice the full swivel function of my seat.
-Really like the compact design.
-Glad I didn't have to move my current mounting location.
(The last two comments were most often remarked)
As with most boat owners; including myself when looking at the other types of suspension seating systems. It wasn't the cost of one product versus another. It came down to; does it do what it claims? And more so; can I apply to my needs without loss of form, fit , or function?
When you first sit down, on a seat with a Shockmaster post with the boat trailered, you're not overly impressed. It's just another post with some springy action. You understand the concept and the presumption is; it should work okay. Whoop-dee-doo, right?
Look out! You're in for a total surprise. The real test and appreciation for the Shockmaster seat post is noticed when on the water. When you start cutting those 1-2 foot waves. Those of you familar with Lake Pepin can relate to this next story. Cabin cruisers going by can generate some 3+ foot waves. Add to that a string of 12 of them going up river will make some of the bravest souls let off on the throttle. What I've noticed is, since installing the Shockmaster seat posts, I am not backing off the throttle as frequently or as much. And definitely not doing that, butt hovering over my seat with most of my weight on the front balls of my feet, half way across a choppy lake. You literally can be firmly seated and the post takes care of the rest. You'll hear the same crashing of the hull against the waves but it isn't followed by the back-jarring landing. Instead it's a fluid up and down motion dispersing the ride. A 10+ mile run with 20+ mph winds is not an issue at WOT. (Mind you, safety first, no seating system is out there to handle hitting 8 footers at 110 mph. Even if there was a boat that could handle it.)
Biggest thing to remember, after you install the Shockmaster seat posts, is to use some common sense.
Since you are not feeling the intensity of the ride through your back, you have to make a mental note that your boat still is.
No point getting from A to B with your back good to go, but your boat/equipment damaged.....
Email me if you have any questions. Otherwise if you are visiting or in the Red Wing/Lake City area, feel free to contact me to arrange a test ride.
I currently have a dozen of the non-locking posts available if you prefer to buy direct vs. ordering them.
Thanks,
Richard Young - Shockmaster Field Staff
[email protected]
[email protected] |
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| I have 2 of these mounts for sale if anyone is interested. New, never used.
Jim Carroll NPAA #13 |
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| Jim,
I may be intersted in buying those bases, can you shoot me an email? [email protected]
Thanks |
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| not sure if u still have the shock master bases.......
am looking for the locking variety...
interested in purchasing yours if they are locking.........let me know, please...and thanks for your time..............steve. |
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