Is this a decent rope?

[Lethal_TX]

Kwik Tek Spectra Wakeboard Rope Thermal 4 section
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000OF926E/ref=ord_cart_shr?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

I have only been riding since last summer and just read that you need a specific rope for wakeboarding. We have been using a rope that is used for pulling tubes and now I know that these ropes aren't good for wakeboarding so I'm looking to buy a new one.

I was looking for a cheaper option and found this which is only $55 and comes with a handle. Is this one any good or would it be a waste of money? How would this compare to ones that cost $100+ like Accurate or Proline? If this one is significantly worse then I will spend the extra money, but I would rather save some money with the Kwik Tek if it would work for at least a couple of seasons. I'm not picky and don't have much experience right now so I don't need a top of the line rope or handle if its not necessary.

If you have any other suggestions or know where I can find a rope and handle at a good price feel free to reply or send me a PM. Thanks for any help.

[Craig-R]

well it would be better than the tube rope you've been using that's for sure, but i've never head of "kwik tek" so i can't really say if it would truly be non-stretch though..

[Lethal_TX]

[flixmaster]

I always recommend this rope combo. I think for the money you cannot go wrong.

http://www.boardstop.com/product_info.php?products_id=2545

[Craig-R]

oo yeah flixmaster's combo is a good one, almost identical to mine and i love it. the handle you use isn't as important as the rope but a 15 inch handle definitely does help when you start spinning, etc

[flixmaster]

I suggest buying pro shop level products. If you have a problem with an airhead rope/handle does airhead replace the product? I can order airhead products from one of our distributors but I never do because I know the quality of the HL, LF and CWB products are good so we stick with them. I also know that if there is a problem with something these companies always replace the item without any problems for me as a dealer.

[get_sum]

I have that same rope/handle (the green $55). yup.. it is a ton better than a stretchy ski rope, but It is hard (extremely hard) to hold on to upon tougher landings, even with gloves on. If I had to do it over again, I'd buy a nicer rope/handle. You don't realize how much you use it, until you have a crappy set. It's like a mattress, don't skimp!!

[WakeMikey]

Well I would recommend a recognized brand but I would not recommend pro level products if you have only been riding a year. You could get a perfectly good rope and handle for like $60.

http://boardersmall.com/xcart/home.php?cat=371
Ronix Envoy - Prequel -Chef's EVA Grip w/ 4-sec Poly E - BLUE for $60

Proline Upstart 15In Eva Handle w/ Elec 4-Section Mainline 75Ft
http://www.the-house.com/wklprupe9zz-proline-handles.html

House brand poly-e mainline for $20, then find your own handle.
http://www.the-house.com/wkhsm74spzznevin.html

Accurate T Premier 15in Wakeboard Handle
http://www.the-house.com/wkhacprt157zz-accurate-wakeaboard-handles.html

Many other cheap handles. The house is a great shop to buy from. Local from Minneapolis. Been there.
http://www.the-house.com/buy-cheap-wakel-wakeboard-handles.html

Some people would say you need a Spectra or Dyneema (these are patented brand names for zero-stretch rope). Many other people would say that a poly-e or very low stretch rope is fine. Personally spectra gives me tendonitis because of the increase shock to my elbow and shoulder.

[LakeIolaLuke]

dont buy poly E. get spectra/dyneema. best combo I know of is this one for the money, $20 bucks cheaper than the proline lg combo

[SilverMustang35]

We have this package along with an accurate package...We swapped the Airhead handle out with our Accurate handle and like it alot. The only thing I liked more than the accurate is that it had the plastic coating so less tangles. The handle is way too big and hard to hold on to. I really can't tell much more of a difference than the accurate spectra...both pretty good ropes, but the airhead handle is fail...

[Lethal_TX]

Thanks for all the responses, this is a lot of help. The Proline LG package looks good and I might end up getting that combo after I do a little more research. Buying a good rope now seems like a better option over trying to save a few bucks for probably a lesser quality product that I might would want to replace in the near future.

Luke - that Hyperlite combo you linked me to is the same price as the LG - both are $119. Is it $100 somewhere or did you think the LG was $139?

[LakeIolaLuke]

o i thought the lg was 139. thats a better deal actually, the line is 5 feet longer.

[Lethal_TX]

Went with the LG combo & it came out to around $117 after tax & coupon. Will be nice to use instead of the tube rope, haha.