Will spectra ropes that have handles without floats sink

summit · Newbie Joined: 06 May 2009 Posts: 3

I just bought my first boat. I need to buy a rope. I have read enought to know to get the spectra. I like the rope package of the proline lg it has a chamios handle and I can get it for $100 from overtons. I am concerned that since the handle doesn't have any floats on it that we will need to pull it in everytime I need to restart because it will sink. Does this sound right. If so it will not work for me as most boarding will be done with just my wife driving and young kids in the boat. Any suggestions on if spectra ropes without the pencil floats on the handles will sink.

holdsworth · Posted: May 10, 2009 3:01 pm Post subject:

The grip of the handle should float.

LFADAM · Posted: May 10, 2009 3:01 pm Post subject:

it wont sink if you are just coming around to pick up the rider, but if you stop the boat for a significant amount of time (ie. changing riders) then it will sink.

JeffreyCH · Posted: May 10, 2009 4:27 pm Post subject:

I used some foam rubber pipe insulation on mine, floats fine.

ky1e · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Posts: 2693

Yes it will sink...had almost the exact same setup and the handle drags it down. Actually got kind of annoying until my friend ran it over with the rope

summit · Newbie Joined: 06 May 2009 Posts: 3

I am to cheap to experiment with different $100 + ropes so what do you think about this one. Is there one that the general consensus is a good rope that most people like.
Thanks for the help.

ky1e · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Posts: 2693

Never heard of the handle, but I don't think that matters. It looks perfectly fine to me and the grip looks nice. The sinking handle really was annoying though, to me anyways. Definitely not worth the $100.

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

yes the LG slowly sinks, I ended up filling mine with foam to fix the problem. Proline even put a thin float on mine when they sent it to me, but it still would sink.

DRAGON88 · Posted: May 10, 2009 6:22 pm Post subject:

What's wrong with pulling the handle in every time you change out riders? Confused

I think some of the spectra lines have a neoprene jacket that is suppose to float them, but the coated lines definitely do sink without floats on the handle. I would probably go with something like the Accurate Jacket line:

http://www.boardstop.com/product_info.php?cPath=67_55_77&products_id=531

That CWB/proline handle will definitely sink from my experience, but then again, I always just pull the line in after every set. I wouldn't feel all that comfortable having it just floating out there...

summit · Newbie Joined: 06 May 2009 Posts: 3

I wouldn't mind pulling it when I change riders but I am not good, so I end up crashing way more often than changing riders. It will probably just be me and my wife in the boat with our kids who are age 4 and 6 most of the time. I think it would be more work than it is worth to try and get my 6 year old to pull the rope in every time I crash. I do appreciate the help from everyone.

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

when the boat is moving they won't sink, just when you stop. So if you are just turning around to pick up somebody after a fall, it won't be an issue since you don't have to stop.

holdsworth · Posted: May 10, 2009 7:17 pm Post subject:

Wow I thought the handle would float haha sorry for the mistake!

DRAGON88 · Posted: May 10, 2009 7:38 pm Post subject:

Stephan · Guest

http://store.ridecwb.com/product/part_number=SynPkg/1449.0.48008.48465.0.0.0

Get the Synthesis. It has a nice soft foam triangle shaped grip and it floats just fine. My experience with the new Proline ropes is that they float fine. Not used the newest LG so I can't comment. Pretty sure they all have a foam filled handle now to make them float. The original LGs sank but I know the LGT and Synthesis float just fine.

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wakeup the 512 · Newbie Joined: 11 May 2009 Posts: 39 City: Austin

i got the byerly ARS handle and it sinks about a foot below the surface

get_sum · Soul Rider Joined: 04 Aug 2008 Posts: 395 City: Edmond

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Chad H · Posted: May 19, 2009 6:46 pm Post subject:

summit,
That proline lg is incredible for a handle. I've used one a couple times and loved it. I'd own one if i had the money.

Jim M · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 2933

Does anyone know of a one piece construction handle that has a triangle shape grip like the Proline SK or LGT? I just got a helium one piece handle and am just not a fan of the big round grip. So call me picky but Id like to find a triangle or oval handle grip with an anti-roll frame.