Manual Power Pole DIY

[@glenndykes8772]

Awesome anchor pole set-up. I'd like to see that wooden one you spoke of. Good video, I like that idea. Keep on yakin..... thanks Glenn

[@lkndavid]

Kevin is a GREAT guy! He is quickly becoming a legend in the kayak DIY community!

[@FishJunkie]

Awesome idea. I think I am going to do something similar except I am going to use one of those flag pole holders that rotates so I can collapse the pole so its parallel with my kayak and stow so I can pass under low bridges and such.

[@patrickgosier2908]

Fish Junkie I’ve been looking into ways to have a rotating one to run parallel. Have you completed yours yet?

[@BruthaTuck]

So no problem with the 1/2 inch? I was looking at that and the 3/4 but it's twice the price! Hard to find these things

[@rj_babydoc2534]

Tucker M go ahead and get the 3/4”. I didn’t have many problems but once I got a 3/4” it was even better

[@BruthaTuck]

@@rj_babydoc2534 thanks for the quick response however I got trigger happy and already ordered the 1/2 inch. It was like half the price on Grainger. Its tough to find reasonable pricing for those things.

[@rj_babydoc2534]

@@BruthaTuck It'll treat you fine I bet. The 3/4" is just "better" than the 1/2" which works just fine. Purely personal preference.

[@philipjohnson6662]

My concern is removing pole if needed for clearences under bridges of culverts.

[@rj_babydoc2534]

That’s certainly a valid concern. When I need to I paddle to shore and undo it. Then go to a bank on the other side of whatever obstacle. I do the same now with my actual micro power pole.

[@loudemartino2825]

The stopper is a 1/2" shaft collar, awesome video.

[@rj_babydoc2534]

Thanks! I had no idea what those were lol

[@smoked85920]

Does the mount just attach with self tapping screws or what?

[@gdazey1]

Is there someway you could give us the dimensions to the aluminum piece?

[@braveswin1]

Does the pole go in with enough force to allow you to stand in your kayak. Does it make your yak more stable in that regard? I have a T120 and I want to stand, but I can't do it without some added stability.

[@rj_babydoc2534]

braveswin1 this won't help at all in that department. It's just gravity keeping it down.

[@braveswin1]

thanks

[@stephencallegarijr.156]

just curious, what is the LxWxH of the aluminum? wondering if this could work on my feelfree moken 13 yak? pretty sweet..

[@mitchlennon7507]

Kevin Dismuke is a great guy to work with and he was able to provide a custom solution for my NuCanoe F12. Here's a link to a related post in the NuCanoe Forum that will give you some of the details you're looking for. www.nucanoe.com/forum/outfitting/poor-mans-river-stick/ The business end of the mount is 3" wide x 3" high. The base length will be based on your yak's profile and mount location. Reach out to Kevin on Facebook and I'm sure he'll be able to take care of you!!!

[@allbass-nobacklash2006]

Did you bolt it in or use screws on the mount to secure it to the kayak

[@rj_babydoc2534]

I drilled holes and used large washers and bolts to secure it. Considering the torque It would experience I wanted to spread out the weight of the twisting

[@williamalvarez9826]

How hard was it to como up with that fiberglass rod ??

[@rj_babydoc2534]

Ask Kevin Dismuke lol

[@illduitmyself]

use aluminum rod. or wood

[@glenndaugherity6187]

Just google it there’s a number of places to get them. 8 ft about 30.00 dollars

[@coosabass4934]

@@glenndaugherity6187 What types of stores sell them? I've been thinking of using a tomato stake but this looks much nicer.

[@billymarkwell1105]

thanks for the video.....love the idea...

[@engine1life21]

out fucking standing!

[@stevemoore1799]

Thanks, great idea!

[@terryfarris263]

I don't have Facebook. Do you have a email address to contact Kevin for the aluminum bracket?

[@Nick-wq4sm]

Where do u buy that pole??

[@rj_babydoc2534]

I believe Lowes or Home Depot. I actually got mine directly from Kevin Dismuke.

[@Crussman499]

I wish I had a mill and lathe.

[@rj_babydoc2534]

??? This was made with basic tools. Nothing near that intricate lol

[@hothmobile100]

Where does one buy fiberglass poles like that?

[@fredgeorge9693]

Walmart has 3/4 in diameter garden stakes that are up resistant

[@larryfulmer]

I bought two 3/4 one for each end of my jon boat. mgs4u.com/shallow-water-anchor-parts-kits/?gclid=CjwKCAiAnIT9BRAmEiwANaoE1QKdW8aeLYwvrEi0qse2IRLSA7JKwM90TNncYoMaBCNRkOqhZ6G6hhoC9-EQAvD_BwE&v=7516fd43adaa

[@wayfararout6258]

It's awesome I want one