Air head flag holder

[aarons1k]

Was looking more into the air head flag hold for the ar , and i was confused on how the flag stays in the holder and is there a special flag that goes w it ?

 

[sstegh]

Yes there is an airhead flag for the holder. The Overtons part numbers are listed below but you could probably find them cheaper.

13746 Deluxe Watersports Flag
13748 Watersports Flag Holder For Wakeboard Towers

 

[Jpseph296]

I had it and wasn't to happy with it. You could only use their flag. And I could never get it to stay up straight I put washers, lock tight and cranked it down pretty hard but once I would get moving with a flag in it would fall back pretty quickly

 

[Jackew]

 

[Jackew]

This was my configuration on my AR. 240

 

[Jackew]

Just sold and got me a 240 LS .... I found a better system!

 

[Jpseph296]

What are those rod holders?

 

[aarons1k]

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I had it and wasn't to happy with it. You could only use their flag. And I could never get it to stay up straight I put washers, lock tight and cranked it down pretty hard but once I would get moving with a flag in it would fall back pretty quickly

hmmmmm good to know , what did you end up going w ?

 

[Jpseph296]

Nothing yet I sold that boat so now that I'm picking up my new scarab in 2 weeks and im trying to figure out what im going to do since I would like to fly a full sized American flag

 

[sstegh]

At speed the flag can work it's way out. I use a strap of velcro to tie it to the tower too.

 

[aarons1k]

Nothing yet I sold that boat so now that I'm picking up my new scarab in 2 weeks and im trying to figure out what im going to do since I would like to fly a full sized American flag

What model scarab r u getting? I looked at them before I bought my yami

 

[aarons1k]

Well I can check the airhead off my list ! I don't want to have to rig something up for it to work.

 

[Jpseph296]

yea i lost the airhead flag a few times also. i am getting the 195 ho impulse i can't wait to take delivery

 

[Jackew]

I got these at a great price! http://www.anchorexpress.com/lees-tackle-ra5005sl-clamp-on-rod-holder Has them in stock in Sliver!!!

I use a 1" PVC -12" long for the base and notch out the bottoms so that it locks in the rod holder.

The I take 1" 45 degree elbow and a 1" to 3/4" reducer and glue them in tight!

Slide a wood dowel into the 3/4" PVC and glue a cap on the top.

Drill 2 holes and in the place you want to attach the flag.

I have one pole that has a threaded connection - so that I can change out the flags. I have a Dive Flag and a USA flag. Besides the Dive flag all my other flags are 3' X 5'.

On my 2013 AR240 I did a similar set up and the flags could be flown at all speeds- I could run wide open even with no issue. I think this set up is much better.

I am so ready to spend some time on the water!!!! Here is my flas on my AR 242 last year in Destin .. View attachment 20527

 

[aarons1k]

yea i lost the airhead flag a few times also. i am getting the 195 ho impulse i can't wait to take delivery

Congrats !! What color?! 14/15? Love the looks and options on the scarab !!!!

 

[aarons1k]

I got these at a great price! http://www.anchorexpress.com/lees-tackle-ra5005sl-clamp-on-rod-holder Has them in stock in Sliver!!!

I like that set up !! I think it will work perfect for what I wanna use it for !!!

I use a 1" PVC -12" long for the base and notch out the bottoms so that it locks in the rod holder.

The I take 1" 45 degree elbow and a 1" to 3/4" reducer and glue them in tight!

Slide a wood dowel into the 3/4" PVC and glue a cap on the top.

Drill 2 holes and in the place you want to attach the flag.

I have one pole that has a threaded connection - so that I can change out the flags. I have a Dive Flag and a USA flag. Besides the Dive flag all my other flags are 3' X 5'.

On my 2013 AR240 I did a similar set up and the flags could be flown at all speeds- I could run wide open even with no issue. I think this set up is much better.

I am so ready to spend some time on the water!!!! Here is my flas on my AR 242 last year in Destin .. View attachment 20527

 

[Jpseph296]

Thanks @Aaron Stammet i got the red

 

[Andy S]

I really like what @Jackew built for his rod holder flag poles. For those with rod holders and don't want to build flag poles, I have two of these and very happy with them, http://shop.coolwaterproducts.com/4-Rod-Holder-Flagpole-FP48.htm The flag pole comes with one set of flag clips but I added an extra set per pole, http://shop.coolwaterproducts.com/1-2-Flagpole-Clamps-with-Stainless-Steel-Clips-2-FPC.htm

This picture was taken at the half way swim stop on the 2014 Bimini trip.

 

[Jackew]

Update. Took out the boat this weekend - new Flag poles and rods are a amazing ! Was able to run wide open no issues! Much better setup than what I had on my other boat