Non-stretch line

Skyline_GT-R · Newbie Joined: 05 Aug 2004 Posts: 9 City: Federal Way

My dad just went out and bought a ski rope and i was wondering how you tell if it's a non-stretch or stretch line.

DRAGON88 · Posted: Aug 05, 2004 11:24 pm Post subject:

Spectra line is usually very thin. and if you tug on it it will strech none.

Mister C · Posted: Aug 05, 2004 11:26 pm Post subject:

Take the line and push it in and then pull it back out. If it comes back to the original position and no farther than its a no stretch line. If it gives a little then it will be a low stretch line. You get the picture.

AndyDeeJay · Outlaw Joined: 20 Jul 2004 Posts: 239 City: Belfast

Generally ski rope has a little stretch in it when new and needs to be "broken in"
This can simply be done by just using it but it takes a while. A faster solution is to tie the rope around a big tree and put the other end round the toe bar of your truck. Put it in a low gear and put loads of tension on it. Leave it parked overnight under strain and in the morning it will be non-stretch. Trust me.

Stretchy rope is useless for wakeboarding as it absorbs pop. You really want the rope to be solid from the tower for maximum control.