new bimini question

[dcsnowwake]

so what do you all think about the other the top of the tower biminis?

I for one dont like it that much, restricts what you can do on the tower, speaker and light wise.....
I liked the one from last year on the RZ4, easy to use, unlike my rz2 bimini which you needed a MIT degree to figure out, plus it was completely destroyed by the end of one summer.

[TigeDuner]

Once we figured out how to install ours, it is fine. I had to lower the brackets to allow the Wetsounds to fit, but it works fine and there are no straps in the back like our 23V had. The swivel brackets are a must.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o264/mjhcobra/IMG_0004Medium.jpg

[eks]

so what do you all think about the other the top of the tower biminis?

I for one dont like it that much, restricts what you can do on the tower, speaker and light wise.....
I liked the one from last year on the RZ4, easy to use, unlike my rz2 bimini which you needed a MIT degree to figure out, plus it was completely destroyed by the end of one summer.

I wish the bimini were on top of the tower and not below. I works as a barrier between the driver and the speakers. You also have to take the bimini out to be able to use the lights. :02:

[dcsnowwake]

dunner....thats what we had to do with the RZ last year, lower the brackets, but the replacement bimini is the one that goes over the tower as Tige' is no longer making the ones I had last year, the one you have that goes under the tower.

I kinda like it underneath, it was bigger and also you can put speaker upside down and I was going to be able to mount the lights, not I have to rethink where to mount them

[dogbert]

I like the new bimini design, it's definitely going to be easier to set up. I didn't think about the speakers, though.

[eks]

I like the new bimini design, it's definitely going to be easier to set up. I didn't think about the speakers, though.

Do they have a new bimini design for 2008, or is it the same as the 2007 I have on my RZ?

[dcsnowwake]

Do they have a new bimini design for 2008, or is it the same as the 2007 I have on my RZ?

do you have your rz underneath the tower and going back a bit?
the new one goes over and you have to add an extension to it to make it longer :(

[dogbert]

Do they have a new bimini design for 2008, or is it the same as the 2007 I have on my RZ?

I think so. The one I saw at the boat show had the back part of the bimini attached to the rear tower crossbar and it folded forward from there. So, in other words, there was no separate rear tube for the bimini. I wish I had pics.

[dogbert]

Found it, or something similar:
http://www.monstertower.com/images/xtp_bimini.jpg
http://www.monstertower.com/images/xtp_bimini_folded.jpg
http://www.monstertower.com/images/xtp_bimini_mount.jpg

[Lucky 275]

That looks like it offers zero protection, unless it's noon. I prefer to have the bimini under the speakers, as it shields my wife and kids from the sun and when I turn up the Addictions it adds a little barrier. They don't sound good up close anyway.

[eks]

I like the new design, my is the old that goes under the tower. The only negative of the new design is that it could be a little bigger

[dogbert]

Tige's were quite a bit bigger that what you're seeing in the picture. I pulled those off the Monster Tower site to show what I was talking about.

[chpthril]

Not the best quality pic, but here is an 08 I took last night

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/0127081350.jpg

[dcsnowwake]

im just not a fan of it......you cant use the bars anymore to put up more speakers upside down, or the lights on top anymore.... i want another 07 bimini in green!

[chpthril]

Your hardware is good, right? I would bet you could get one made cheaper then from Tige, even is it was still offered :02:

[dcsnowwake]

Chpthril......mine is being replaced since it got all torn up, and one of the legs came off when trailering (folded up of course)......unfortunatly Tige' no longer has any or I would of had them send me the same one but with the easier screws than the one I have

[chpthril]

Chpthril......mine is being replaced since it got all torn up, and one of the legs came off when trailering (folded up of course)......unfortunatly Tige' no longer has any or I would of had them send me the same one but with the easier screws than the one I have

Sorry, I missed that, I thought you were looking for a solution :o

[dogbert]

I actually like the new setup and I bet tall would also.

[eks]

My is at Tige to be replaced as well. The dealer left it open outside while my boat was getting winterized. Over night snow and the weight of the snow bent all the polls.

I wonder what Tige will do to fix them, It has being over a month and I have no news from them.

[dcsnowwake]

My is at Tige to be replaced as well. The dealer left it open outside while my boat was getting winterized. Over night snow and the weight of the snow bent all the polls.

I wonder what Tige will do to fix them, It has being over a month and I have no news from them.

expect to get the new one, not the same one you have now as they dont have anymore of the ones that go underneath :(

Thanks CHPTHRL, i do appreciate the help

[eks]

expect to get the new one, not the same one you have now as they dont have anymore of the ones that go underneath :(

Thanks CHPTHRL, i do appreciate the help

That would be cool since I like the new one the best. I need to call the dealer and see what is the status of the bimini.

A month ago they said that it would take 2 weeks to get the new bimini.

[eks]

Here is the best picture of my bimini before the swon bent the polls

http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8442&stc=1&d=1197926222

[eks]

expect to get the new one, not the same one you have now as they dont have anymore of the ones that go underneath :(

Thanks CHPTHRL, i do appreciate the help

dcs,

I call the dealer to see the status of my bimini and they said that Tige uses a company called Paradise uphostry and they will give me the same bimini.

[dcsnowwake]

dcs,

I call the dealer to see the status of my bimini and they said that Tige uses a company called Paradise uphostry and they will give me the same bimini.

cool...ill pass it on down here and see what we can do, thanks for the help, keep me posted on whats happening with that.