strech rope vs non-strech rope?

eggo1973 · Newbie Joined: 16 Apr 2006 Posts: 15

Which is better to use? I have heard NON-STRECH is better. What are the pro's & con's?

I wakeboard behind my mates bayliner. Rope is attached to back of boat, not high on a tripod thingy. We just bought a bladder for the front of the boat and it has made a world of difference to the wake! (If you need one I reckon its $ well spent).
My level is beginner. Crossing wake TS & HS is alright. butterslides average. HS W2W shakey but land a few although not much pop. Last trip I was putting into practice technique (read from here) to get more pop. It worked well because we were getting heaps of air but I was not landing any. After reading more I think I know what I'm doing by not holding my edge thru the wake, so thats on the cards for next trip.

Anyway, whats the deal with the ropes?

waterdork88 · Outlaw Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Posts: 221 City: lake placid

get a non-stretch

when a rider falls with a non stretch rope everyone is safe...and i think it is somehow a lil bit better for edging and getting more pop

when you fall with a stretch rope...the handle could go flying into the boat and hit someone

jixxxer · Posted: Apr 16, 2006 6:03 pm Post subject:

My buddy has a bruise on his bicep from a stretch rope slinging back and nailing him while we were in the boat! Non stretch is the way to go imo.

alliance160 · Newbie Joined: 16 Apr 2006 Posts: 6

Non stretch is definitely the way to go. By not stretching, it keeps the line taut, helps for a good progressive edge.

brath5 · Outlaw Joined: 06 Jul 2004 Posts: 222 City: Winnipeg

besides the already stated facts if u use a non stretch wake when u pop off the wake it springs back towards the boat which may pull u off axis Sad

...go non stretch..i switched and i'd never go back. It's what all the pros and pretty well everyone on this site uses.

pilot_ryder · Posted: Apr 20, 2006 1:05 pm Post subject:

non stretch is better

RELAx · Newbie Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 14

Non-strech. By far.

Pros:
-They are way better. Thats just it.

Cons:
-They can be alittle more exopensive.

Donkey_Wakeboarder17 · Criminal Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 61 City: Okay

There is no doubt in my mind after using a non-stretch spectra rope, I will never go back to a regular rope again.... Much better pop off the wake, easier to get a good edge, helps pull you out of the water better.....Other than the fact it is more expensive there is no down side