I know this has been on here many times. But now that Talon has fixed their mounting problem, how do they compare? I know they both have their pro's and con's but out of the two what is the best for the money?

power pole hands down

Why?

yes they got the mount issue fixed, but now they are having some issues of the power cable pulling out of the motor on top, thus if it is down you can not get it back up

I am buying power poles soon

Id get a power pole on one side and a talon on the other.

power pole hands down

Power Pole

Power-Pole 100%

Get on YouTube and look at the stopping distance comparison, not even close!

Try getting into a garage with a Talon, or a low bridge? Culvert? Under a walk way? Not happening! With a Power-Pole you just hit a button, lower it down and go right under!

Power-Poles have wireless remotes and Toggle switches for console and bow. Talon dosent.. So you have to keep your remotes on you or close buy to operate them...

A Power-Pole has a small pump.. I have installed more than 100 on every size, make and model with 0 problems and 100% out of the owners way.

The Power-Poles deploy with a slight outward angle to give more coverage in return keeping your boat stationary in even the harshest wind or current. The Talons go straight down and stay very close together in return are not very stable. (stand with your legs close together and have someone push you, you will fall or loose balance. Spread em and no one is going to move you)

Price is better since the Talon is made from anodized aluminum like the Power-Poles lowest grade pole which retails for 995.00. Add remotes and you are at 1250ish, which is cheaper than the Talon.

Let's see the Power-Pole has been around alot longer with 0 problems, the Talon 6-8 months with 2 major problems thus far, and since it's a cable driven system there will be more.

The Power-Poles in the Signature and Pro are powder coated and are fantastic about being durable in stumps and clean very easy.

Power-Poles are availible in upto 5 colors, Talons are all silver except the motor case at the top, you get black or white..

The Talon also us top heavy because that's were the motor is, in return make them viberate and shake very badly. Walk up to one and give it a slight push or tap, it will shake for upto a minute.

All in all I'm a Power-Pole fan 100%! these are all facts and are just a comparison from what I have seen. Hope this helps make your decisions easier.

That about sums it up......

You can theTalon back up if you loose power. All you need.is a wrench. What if you loose hydraulic fluid on the pp? I think they are both good with pros and cons to both. Also don't think for a second that the video on you tube is acurate! As for the remote you can mount them anywhere you want they have holders for them.I have the Talon so if you want REAL info on it you can just pm me.

Well the You Tube video is BS and one sided if you ask me! I have a talon and by far it is 100% better in my book! I have been in 30 mph wind and hit the remote, I'm stuck! I watched that video before I ever used my Talon, as luck would have it the first time I used it on Fork we had 30-35mph winds. I was going across a cut that I always catch fish on and I was moving pretty good just to test the Talon. Hit the remote and it stuck quick! As I've stated before on the subject, it's not that often your gonna be going 30 mph and hit the button to stop! So the You Tube video doesn't prove much to me other than you stop 5 feet sooner at 30mph with a power pole. Who cares how quick you stop at that speed???? Talon hands down is the only way to go. All electric and very little to maintain on it. I've used both and I will never buy another power pole! I've had mine now for 8 weeks and have used it every weekend and 2 of the 8 weeks I spent 7 days on the water. Used the Talon every day and once you hit the remote your boat is anchored down! The power pole has too much to go wrong, IMO! But as the old saying goes "to each his own", until you have a Talon and use it, you have no clue!! And I think it looks better on a boat!
We need a video of what your boat looks like inside when your hydraulic hose springs a leak!
I do know both product do what they are designed to do, anchor your boat in shallow water. I'm all about electric only. I wouldn't be surprised to see power poles changing design one day.

What is the big deal about hydraulics, does your engine use hydraulics or electricity for the tilt and trim ? I have a power pole, pretty sure both units will get the job done, I do believe that the power pole will hold better because of the design.