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mattroth54 Newbie
Joined: 16 Apr 2005 Posts: 25 City: Plainfield
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Posted: Apr 16, 2005 6:51 pm Post subject: Ebay spectra core ropes |
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What do you think about the spectra core ropes that sell on ebay for about $25 dollars? How are they different than the 80-100 dollar lines I see elsewhere? |
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ontrider Ladies Man
Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia
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Posted: Apr 16, 2005 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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They're most likely just crappy ski lines claiming to be 'low stretch'. Get the proper equipment if you want to wakeboard properly. Using a ski rope is like trying to play soccer with a football. |
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mattroth54 Newbie
Joined: 16 Apr 2005 Posts: 25 City: Plainfield
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Scott M Criminal
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 75 City: Acton, ME
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ttuclint Addict
Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 984 City: Lubbock, TX
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Posted: Apr 17, 2005 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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i have that exact rope Scott M, posted and its great. there were a ton of them on ebay at the end of last summer for 3 for 100 dollars. |
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89 skier Addict
Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Posts: 729 City: Dallas
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Posted: Apr 18, 2005 6:18 am Post subject: |
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Scott M & ttuclint, I bought that exact rope last year and I'm not happy with it at all. I think it's an imitation of the Blue Blazer Mainline because the pictures I've seen of the Blue Blazer actually have black in the color of the rope.
The first set with that rope, one of the loops on the extensions broke. So we had to tie a few knots in the rope at the loops to keep them from ripping out. Also, that rope has really never rolled up nicely to where we didn't have problems with it getting into knots when the rider was ready to go.
So needless to say I wouldn't purchase another one. Although it's good enough for an extra rope in the boat, should you need another.
This is the one I bought this year and it's been great so far. Perfect rope.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=23807&item=7149128265&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW _________________ So, I've got that goin' for me...which is nice! |
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boarditup Addict
Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 731 City: Allendale, MI
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Posted: Apr 18, 2005 7:37 am Post subject: |
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Lot of junk on e-bay. Look for an established dealer with brand name stuff. For $100 I have a line and handle combo from Fly High. Very solid, good equipment at a decent price. Not cut rate, I use it myself and I have the choice of anything on the market as a dealer. www.boarditup.com _________________ Original Boarder from 1983
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chavez Ladies Man
Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 27375 City: Roseville
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Posted: Apr 18, 2005 7:56 am Post subject: |
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If you want eBay and cheap, try to find the "Bullet" spectra lines. Hopefully they still sell them there. _________________
Quote: | That's Mr. Gingermex to you a$$hole. |
RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006 |
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gus_jd Outlaw
Joined: 18 Aug 2003 Posts: 140 City: Milwaukee, WI
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Posted: Apr 18, 2005 9:06 am Post subject: |
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I bought one of the three-for-$100 deals last year. One of the ropes is a legit blue blazer, the other two are imitations. As soon as I got them, I e-mailed the seller asking for two more that were legit, and they wouldn't do it. There is a slight difference in the rope material, but I can't perceive any stretch in any of them. We had one of the extensions break too, and I e-mailed the seller and they sent me another fakie. It's a good deal regardless, just know what you are getting. _________________ Need a mortgage in Wisconsin? PM me! |
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ttuclint Addict
Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 984 City: Lubbock, TX
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Posted: Apr 18, 2005 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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89 skier - my take on those ropes is that whoever was selling those was able to buy out some closeout stock directly from straightline that was being discontinued. That pic is of a more current "blue blazer". He got a certain number of shrinkwraps that said blue blazer on them, but he had to buy extra shrink wraps that did not say blue blazer on them. The 3 that I got were all exactly the same except for the shrink wraps.
So whoever was selling these made them himself, and they are technically straightline blue blazer ropes, but they were not made by straightline. |
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89 skier Addict
Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Posts: 729 City: Dallas
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Posted: Apr 19, 2005 11:46 am Post subject: |
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ttuclint, That's weird. Good way to make some extra cash.
Although my rope didn't have any markings on it at all. But I did email the guy and he sent me a new 10' extension to replace the one that broke. _________________ So, I've got that goin' for me...which is nice! |
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jabilitation Newbie
Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 5
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Posted: Apr 20, 2005 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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A buddy of mine got one of the bullet cable lines last year. It's a good line, no stretch and doesn't tangle. Just make sure you really look into what your buyin and whose selling. But that's a given with Ebay. |
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harenheadpaul Outlaw
Joined: 11 Feb 2003 Posts: 165 City: Hunterdon County
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Posted: May 24, 2005 7:04 pm Post subject: |
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are the bullet lines just as good as the accurate lines? and does anybody think its wrong if i was to look at someone who is selling these lines history, found someone who bought one, and emailed them asking how they liked it? i am just trying to find feedback on these ropes from as many people as possible |
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chavez Ladies Man
Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 27375 City: Roseville
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Posted: May 25, 2005 7:23 am Post subject: |
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harenheadpaul, Bullet lines are mfg'ed by the same people who make Accurate. Hold them side by side, you won't be able to tell the difference - no joke. _________________
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RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006 |
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wawakechic Soul Rider
Joined: 30 Mar 2004 Posts: 413
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Posted: May 31, 2005 11:02 am Post subject: |
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harenheadpaul, I bought one of the bullet lines. It's no stretch and I really like the handle. It doesn't coil up the best, but I've never had it tangle either. |
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WHAT???? Outlaw
Joined: 05 Nov 2004 Posts: 222 City: Simi
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Posted: Jun 16, 2005 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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I bought one on ebay last year from a guy who is in Brentwood,ca (norcal). It is a blueblazer, no stretch,no tangle. Great line. Recently I found a rope/handle setup that sells for around 130 floating down a river someone lost off their boat. The $20 rope is much better. |
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