question about ropes ?

jayh1986 · Newbie Joined: 08 Feb 2009 Posts: 14

Is there a diffrance in a wakeboard rope and a ski rope, and is it that big of a diffrance. this will be out first wakeboarding so I want to have all the right stuff.

JeffreyCH · Posted: May 02, 2009 7:54 am Post subject:

Yes there is a difference, ski ropes stretch to give an extra pop when deep starting skis. Wakeboard rope don't stretch, because of the way you come out of the water on a WB you need a solid pop, not a rubberband slingshot like a ski. On the other hand, a WB rope will make deep starting a ski very difficult, at least that has been my experiance and I've been skiing most of my life.

jayh1986 · Newbie Joined: 08 Feb 2009 Posts: 14

Ok that will help a lot seeing that it is my first year trying. thanks for all your help .

pet575 · Posted: May 03, 2009 6:55 pm Post subject:

jayh1986, you don't need the wakeboard rope to begin riding. It only becomes important once you start trying to jump w2w and stuff like that. If you're a few months away from that, no rush for the wb rope. Depends on your progression and how fast you plan on trying that stuff as to how quickly you'll need a wb rope.

jayh1986 · Newbie Joined: 08 Feb 2009 Posts: 14

while we are on the subject us the handel diffrent ?

pet575 · Posted: May 05, 2009 8:52 am Post subject:

Ya, it is usually a lot longer/wider so that you can pass it easier between hands when doing tricks.

jayh1986 · Newbie Joined: 08 Feb 2009 Posts: 14

thank you for all your help I will look in to getting a wakeboard rope and handle.

slaughterer · Newbie Joined: 20 May 2009 Posts: 4 City: Jacksonville

I would start off right and go ahead and get a wakeboard rope. The spectra lines and handles are little pricey, but worth it. Spring in the rope just doesn't help at all when wakeboarding.

sodji · Newbie Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 7

Is there anything spicificaly different between the different brands of wakeborad ropes or are they basicaly all the same? anything spicific to look for when buying one?

Josh 154 · Criminal Joined: 04 Jun 2009 Posts: 78 City: Wall Lake

Make sure it is a no stretch rope. There is some cheaper wakeboard ropes that are a low stretch. The no stretch is the way to go.