Handles..

TresKGB · Newbie Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Posts: 8 City: San Diego

What are some comfortable/durable handles on the market?

GatlinGun · Newbie Joined: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 34 City: Bonneau

I have Amoeba grip handle by Straightline.I like it better than regular ski handle.

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P hat in Cincy · Posted: May 20, 2007 3:39 pm Post subject:

I have the HL Murray and it's very comfy. Also used the Accurate Premier today and it seems very similar to the Murray.

DRAGON88 · Posted: May 20, 2007 5:04 pm Post subject: Re: Handles..

boarditup · Addict Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 731 City: Allendale, MI

From a durability perspective, the Fly High has it covered. It is a hard rubber covering, but I find it very comfortable and do not get blisters from it. My kids like it as well. I use the Fly High Double Black Diamond with the Spectra Fusion line. I have three on the boat for riding doubles and triples. The other handles on the boat are Straight Line with the cushy foam. They get used occasionally.

typeRider · Criminal Joined: 02 Jun 2003 Posts: 99 City: austin

the accurate premier's are great i've had one for a few years now and its still in great shape and as comfy as the day i got it.

jfbruin34 · Newbie Joined: 21 Mar 2007 Posts: 23 City: Los Angeles

I was in the market for a good and affordable handle/ rope combination and decided to go with the Proline LG Package that comes with 80 ft of their mainline rope (~$120 on boardstop.com). Used it a few times now and it's been great!

Chattwake · Posted: May 21, 2007 9:36 am Post subject:

I have a new Ronix handle that's freaking awsome. I don't remember the name of it, but the grip is suede leather. I've been using it for a month now and it's still in perfect condition. It's very soft, but grips very well. I'm a big fan. It was one of their less expensive handles too. I think it was around 50 bucks.

CDawg · Outlaw Joined: 29 Jul 2005 Posts: 130 City: Bellevue

biglouie · Outlaw Joined: 02 Aug 2006 Posts: 135

Just got a Proline LG with rope as well for $119 from wakegiant, free shipping. Used it this weekend and it was very comfortable yet easy to hold on to. Obviously can't speak for durability seeing I just got it. I did a lot of searching before I bought it and it was a highly recommended handle. I got it in black cause I ride in dirty water.

TresKGB · Newbie Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Posts: 8 City: San Diego

Thanks alot. Im gonna read up on all of these. Great Help!

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

Striaghtline Bantam Carbon DD...Nice and light and very comfortable. Nice and soft. The only thing is the different colors and handle patters feel very different when you grip it. so if you have a local shop it'd be good to get someone hold the rope n just get the feel of it being pulled. feels alot different then just holding a handle. IMO.

onesicktantrum · Newbie Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 26 City: AUSTIN

http://cgi.ebay.com/Accurate-Premier-Handle_W0QQitemZ170114433145QQihZ007QQcategoryZ74048QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

Buy it...it's worth every penny. I have one for years and it's just as good as new.

LakeIolaLuke · Posted: May 21, 2007 9:32 pm Post subject:

My proline LG wore out within a month...maybe I just got a bad one. But the padding underneath the leather broke down really quickly, and then it was nothing but the think leather over the aluminum tube inside the handle, which wasn't very comfy. I've had the best luck with Straight lines handles, I got the interchangeable grip one, thinking I'd just replace the tube when the grip wore out, but a year later the amoeba grip that came with it still isn't showing any signs of wear.

Chattwake · Posted: May 22, 2007 4:43 am Post subject:

I bought an accurate carbon fiber handle last season and it lasted about a month before the the grip material began to fall off.

wakeboardcamp · Soul Rider Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Posts: 496 City: Halifax

StaightLine Bantam handle is super comfy. Durability wise it's a carbon fiber handle which will last a long long time.

matt1808 · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 05 Feb 2004 Posts: 1981

In my opinion Proline LG and the Accurate Premier are the best out there. I like the LG a little bit more, but it is pretty close.