Did I get screwed or am I just confused?

[Whunt11]

Bullet Lines Spectra Core Wakeboard Rope and Handle

I bought this. I thought it was supposed to be 100% dyneema core and be a "non stretch rope". I tied this thing up to a tree and started tugging and it stretches more than the freaking $30 piece of sh*t I bought at Walmart.

Is there something I'm misunderstanding here? Or did I get screwed?

Thanks guys.

[bridges]

http://www.bulletlines.com/spectra-core-wakeboard-mainline-p/275.htm

is the one you got? there gunna stretch some when you first get them but once they get stretched out a little then its fine it wont stretch anymore it just stretches some at first then there good..

[Whunt11]

We bought it from this guy off ebay.

Let me know if you cant view this. Check it out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320516108352&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

It says Spectra Core in the description. And on the rope itself it has the little rubber gaurds that Say "Bullet Ski Lines" "Section Power Cord Mainline"

What ya think?

[bridges]

http://www.bulletlines.com/Wakeboard-Core-Rope-p/2.htm

so its this one right? thats directly off of the bulletlines site...

[Whunt11]

Yes sir! That's the one. It just stretches a HELL of a lot compared to the $30 I got at Walmart. He did say in the description that he only used it a few times so you think the more I use it the more it will strech out and stay?

[bridges]

i was always told they will stretch a little at first but once they get stretched out then there good to go.. i mean i dont think the bulletline company would lie about there product and say it doesnt stretch then it does.. only ones i know that actually stretch are ur poly e mainline tune ropes i mean i just bought the chamois package
http://www.boardstop.com/product_info.php?products_id=4359&ref=35 and as long as its a dyneema which it is u shud be good. but maybe someone else will give some input to..

[Wakeboarder3780]

I say this so many times I think I might autohotkey this so I don't have to type it so often but I'm going to say it again because it gets me every time. Every time I see the phrase "no stretch" I freak out.

A "no-stretch" rope does not exist. Nor will it ever. Every element and compound in this world stretches - at least some. Even steel. The reason spectra / dyneema / any other UHMWPE are so great for wakeboarding applications is because they stretch a *very small amount*.

If you ever see a product and it says "no stretch" laugh at them, ridicule them, and if possible punch them in the face.

That being said, I have no idea what's going on with your line. Sounds like bridges heard that's normal for that line at first. I would also wait to hear other peoples responses first OR call the manufacturer (bullet lines) and simply inquire about it. They'll probably give you an answer 10x faster than anyone on this forum can.

Also it says the guy used that line for a season. If that's true you'd think it would be stretched out by now. Perhaps he accidentally sold you the tubing line

[bridges]

haha +1 for the punch em!

but true give them a call there located in texas... i called them the other day to talk to them about a package of rope and handle which i actually bought... but i sold it couple days ago.. but i had the black rope and black handle with cheater grip.. i really wanted the chamois handle so i just sold it and got it and im glad i did its SWEET! but im pretty sure its gunna be fine. just give them a call and let us know what they say about it, cuz id like to know also..

[Whunt11]

Wakeboarder3780, what kind of rope and handle do you use?

I see that bridges got the Chamois handle, but I just thought I would see what you got. And I think I will give them a call tomorrow afternoon and i'll post back on here telling yall what they said.

Thanks!

[bridges]

Wakeboarder3780, got a liquid force handle. not sure which one it was though.. he said something about it on a previous topic that i saw... u thinking about turning around and sellin that rope? and buyin a whole new package?

[Ralph]

Here is my understanding with jacketed ropes:
Spectra core does not stretch (or very little, to avoid face punch)
Dyneema jacket does stretch.

When they produce the rope the core is slightly longer than the jacket. It takes a few rides to stretch the jacket to match the length of the core, once that is done then there is no more stretchy feeling and you have your non-stretch tow rope.

If they produced the core and jacket in the same length then the jacket would end up becoming baggy as the line ages.

[Whunt11]

Bridges, I didnt plan on it, but I just may man because this rope is stretching a good bit, and i dont understand it... Maybe the guy only used it a couple of times, idk. Just it stretches alot..

[bridges]

do u have a handle hooked up to it and the rope around the tree? u sure its not just slipping around the tree or something? i mean its gunna stretch some like wakeboarder said but i honestly think it will be ok. i bet you wont even notice it when riding other than it will be in ur head.. get on the lake and try it and if you dont like it turn around and sell it..

but if your just pullin on it buy hand it cud just be slipping a little threw ur hand making u think its stretching?

[Wakeboarder3780]

[Whunt11]

Lol, now that you mention it I do have some huge friends, but the problem with that is they cant ever get up on it at all. Still though I'm 185 so I guess I'll just try it out for a month or so and if i dont like it I will try to buy another mainline.

Any suggestions on a REALLY nice mainline?

[bridges]

accurate a-line (80 foot) accurte x-line(75 foot) nothing different about them other than 5 foot. there expensive though but I picked that chamois package up for 100 bucks even and the rope it's self is usually 80 bucks or so..

[LakeIolaLuke]

xlines are 70. the combo is 75 total. The LF plush combo is prolly one of the best buys on the market, same with the xline combo.

As for lf handles breaking, that was the old carbon ones when they were made by hardline. LF now owns straight line, and they make a darn good rope and handle

[bridges]

pretty sure x lines are more than 70 bucks. unless u find a good deal.. that chamois package goes for 119.00 usually but i can get you the same package i got for a 100 also.. you cant find the combo for less than 90-100

here is the xline..

http://www.evogear.com/ropes/accurate-70ft-x-line-cable-mainline-2008.aspx?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_campaign=googlebase

here is a good accurate combo. its the chamois package with a line...
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-HYPERLITE-ACCURATE-CHAMOIS-HANDLE-A-LINE-/320524288383?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa0bc817f

[Wakeboarder3780]

I'm sorry I also forgot to specify earlier that I meant my HANDLE ONLY I don't care if it's strung with spectra / dyneema. I always ride a spectra or dyneema core mainline these days. (That calculation came out to be worth it)