New Line Same Handle...

spicychalupa69 · Criminal Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Posts: 72 City: Woodbury

Just got the 2006 Accurate A-line to replace my old line. I have the 2005 Accurate Parks Handle and i dont want to buy a new handle. I was just wondering...since it seems almost impossible to me, if anyone knows of a method to seperate the handle line from my old line without making any sorts of cuts to the mainline...Thanks in advance for your input!

Damon · Posted: Jan 24, 2006 7:18 pm Post subject:

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The 5 feet stay with the handle.

bradmo42 · Criminal Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 50 City: Houston

yea..thats how mine is..

kmagnuss · Posted: Jan 24, 2006 8:15 pm Post subject:

if you can grab the loop with both hands, pull it apart. You should lose a little bit of tension on the knot which should allow you to get it out.

pooser · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 4738

a lot of pushing and pulling. did you knot tie the rope to the mainline or did you just forget how you did it.

Nauty · Addict Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 827 City: Lake Dallas

Use soap, a screw driver, and needle nose pliers.

spicychalupa69 · Criminal Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Posts: 72 City: Woodbury

Thanks for the input guys and Nauty, ill try your idea. I have a 80 ft Mainline and then the Parks handle which comes with the 5 ft. Line. When i joined the lines together i just "looped Tied" them, you know how you do with rubberbands to make a chain...i didnt tie any knots, but after all the riding 'joint' where they join together is incredibly tight due to all the tension build up. I just dont want to sacrifice my old line and cut it...ill still use it for the tramp or when i ride on other boats without a wake line...Any other imput will be greatly appreciated.

Nauty · Addict Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 827 City: Lake Dallas

Spicy,

I know exactly what you are talking about. I too just bought a new line and had the same problem in getting my handle off of my old line. I used liquid soap to lubricate the knot and then just worked it by pushing the two ends together. After a minute or so you should be able to loosen it enough to slide a small phillips head in there to break it apart. You may need needle nose pliers as well. This should do the trick without damaging your rope.

- Richard

acurtis_ttu · Soul Rider Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 499 City: Houston

or put the knot on a piece of 2x4 or smooth surface and put a piece of cloth over the knot, then hit it a few times with a hammer, I don't understand why this works but it does. It's gotten out a few very stubborn knots for me.

dmb · Posted: Jan 25, 2006 6:45 pm Post subject:

I was just about to suggest the same thing as acurtis_ttu, Just take to it with a hammer, works a treat

spicychalupa69 · Criminal Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Posts: 72 City: Woodbury

Thanks for all your input guys, you helped me save my line! I used soap, needle nose pliers and an ice pick and it came out in minutes!