Rope length and Helmet question

veazer · Newbie Joined: 26 May 2010 Posts: 2

First the rope question. I have a fairly standard ~10-15 year old ski boat, which has nothing special, no ballast, etc. I was wondering what rope length I should be using when i'm between the beginner and intermediate levels (I'd give myself a 2 on a scale of 1 - 5). My rope can go anywhere from about 60-80 feet, including the handle.

Question #2: I have a Giro Encore 2 Snowboarding helmet, and I was wondering if I CAN use it on water, and, if so, SHOULD i use it? Basically, would i be less likely to get injured if i wear a helmet?

Picture of helmet: (Earpieces and inner padding can be removed)
http://www.giro.com/image_cache/assets/0000/0616/EncoreMatteBlack.png?h=520

JeffreyCH · Posted: May 26, 2010 4:06 pm Post subject:

I have an older i/o and I pulled 15 feet out when I was towing off the back ski hook and put 10 back in when I installed my tower. I basically played with it for awhile watching where the sweet spot in the wake was and adjusted for that.

As far as helmets go, I have no idea since I don't wear one on snow either. I would say unless you are hitting rails and kickers you really don't need one. If you search the forums there are lots of threads that debate the pro's and cons of wearing one.

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mucksoup · Outlaw Joined: 07 Jul 2009 Posts: 120 City: eugene

pet575 · Posted: May 26, 2010 6:51 pm Post subject:

Christobull · Addict Joined: 29 Jun 2009 Posts: 898 City: Tulsa

I see no cons to riding with a helmet if you so choose. I hit a kicker for the first time at a comp last weekend and therefore wore a helmet riding for the first time as well, and I had no vision problems even in inverts. As long as it fits snug, you're good to go. A wake specific helmet would be better, but a snowboard helmet would do fine. As far as how much it helps you when you hit the water, I don't know about that. Slapping the back of your head is probably where it would really benefit you, but I did not experience it.

JeffreyCH · Posted: May 28, 2010 5:25 am Post subject:

mucksoup, Yeah I meant that I took 15 ft. off of the rope, and after I put a tower on put 10' back on since my tow point moved forward by about 10'

mucksoup · Outlaw Joined: 07 Jul 2009 Posts: 120 City: eugene

OIC .. looked funny. jus didnt want the kid pulling 15 ft out....sorry my bad