big deal?

WHY · Outlaw Joined: 27 Sep 2006 Posts: 138

i use a normal ski rope but want to know wat the big deal about no streach lines are, can they honestly make that much of a difference. what is the point of wasting $80 on rope and handle(or more) when u could get a normal towline for $15. i reallize to get maximum pop u need to be able to pre load the line with tennsion before leaving the wake(which i do) but will it increase my chances of getting more height if i spend my paycheck check on an non-streach line.

thanx,

Sinkoumn · Posted: Sep 30, 2006 8:21 pm Post subject:

When the "snap" on the stretch rope pulls you over your heels on a BIG bs 180 air, then justify having any stretch in your rope. As the saying goes, "you get what you pay for," trust many people who've been ridingn for many years saying "get a non-stretch rope."

Rhawn · Posted: Sep 30, 2006 9:52 pm Post subject: Re: big deal?

Natman · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Posts: 873 City: Eddy TOWN

yea, its just a way different feel, i can feel the difference, even w2w is completely different

nickdakoolkat · Posted: Oct 01, 2006 3:52 pm Post subject:

I echo what everyone else is saying....you can find some cheaper ones on ebay, and they are great quality:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-2006-75-SPECTRA-CORE-WAKEBOARD-SKI-ROPE-MAINLINE_W0QQitemZ230032813499QQihZ013QQcategoryZ74048QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

WHY · Outlaw Joined: 27 Sep 2006 Posts: 138

thanx for all the feedback i really appreciate it. that line on ebay was a really good deal. i think i might have to buy that.

thanx

LF79 · Newbie Joined: 08 Jul 2006 Posts: 43 City: Palm Harbor

Also from a safety viewpoint if you have ever had a line break when riding if it is not a non streach line it will whip into the boat and there is the risk of smacking who ever is driving in the back of the head or who ever is watching you ride in the face.

biglouie · Outlaw Joined: 02 Aug 2006 Posts: 135

Non-stretch seemed to make a big difference even for a novice like myself. I started with a stretchy rope and soon went to a non-stretch and noticed a little difference, but not much. At the end of the summer I was out with a friend who did not have a non-stretch rope. Boy did I notice the difference then!

leviwynnyk · Posted: Oct 04, 2006 10:11 pm Post subject:

I have that exact same rope from ebay. I got it along with the blue handle for $75. Rope is awesome, handle is good although I wish it was a bit "grippier or sticky". The rope made a Huge difference. I can go W2W without even cutting out far and there is more control in the air. Definitley worth the $$$.

timmyDecker · Outlaw Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 187 City: Manhattan...KS

Like everyone else, I can't put into words the difference between a ski line and a non-stretch wakeboard line...the difference is huge. Also, like LF79 said, strecthy lines can rebound back into the boat. Before I had a spectra line, a buddy of mine held onto the handle as he was falling, really loading that line. When he finally did let go, the line shot into the boat and chipped a quarter-size hole in my gelcoat Evil or Very Mad

...lucky it hit the boat and not a person though.

LakeIolaLuke · Posted: Oct 05, 2006 3:34 pm Post subject:

timmyDecker, do you ride with a steel handle?