Rope length

mosaic13 · Newbie Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 4

Been wakeboarding off and on for a while but now a new boat owner so using my own setup. Not sure about the best rope length for intermediate level rider (using a tower). Basically working on the Progressive Edge technique and getting as much pop as possible. Thoughts? Thanks!

RufioSwashbuckle · Posted: Apr 19, 2005 12:13 pm Post subject:

scroll down , read the "rope size" topic. should help you out.

icerider · Criminal Joined: 17 Apr 2005 Posts: 77 City: Saskatoon

i usaully ride about 4 feet infront of where the wake crest's over. You pretty much have to find your own spot because it's going to be different on each boat you ride. Get out one day and figure it out. good luck

mosaic13 · Newbie Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 4

Missed the "rope size" post. Looks like 70' give or take is the consensus. I'm so new I don't even know how long my rope is Embarassed

It just feels a little long to me. But...I'll find out when I get to the house! Thanks!

SkyHighCoaster · Criminal Joined: 01 Aug 2004 Posts: 80 City: Oklahoma City

Its all a matter of preference and where the best spot on your wake is, just gota play around with it some

The_Vandall18 · Newbie Joined: 18 Apr 2005 Posts: 22 City: Gallatin

its all preferance but most of the intermiatate guys i ride with usally go about 65ft out and remember with a longer rope you will probably need to go faster

Buddybud · Outlaw Joined: 25 Nov 2004 Posts: 106 City: Ottawa

I'm not sure what rope length suits my boat. However, I would like to get something longer than what I already have- I'm at about 50ft right now behind a 7ft pylon. Do they sell ropes that have removable sections? This would allow me to experiment and determine the ideal length. If so, are these ropes any good and how do they work? What are the typical length ranges for these? Otherwise, I'll end up buying a certain length of rope that may or may not be suitable.

roundbaywakeboard · Posted: Apr 23, 2005 9:17 pm Post subject:

your rope length should be no longer than 45 feet of nylon rope. Anything longer is just unnecessary and goofy looking. And the whole point of wakeboarding to to look good.