I saw a thread a while back about the new rope adjuster thingy majig. Anyone actually have pictures of this new device. I guess they had one at the surf expo. Just curious. Any info is appreciated.
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It comes with an 80' line that you can adjust to any length you want. I saw it up in Tahoe when the I was up there for the showing of the 09 HO/Hyperlite/Accurate gear. I'll try and get some pics.
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thanks np3. I am really curious to see if it is a large device, compact..etc.etc.
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If you know how to tie knots you dont need this, but I guess it's nice to get something like that with your new line.
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I heard from Hyperlite. That as long as you can gain a lil slack between the boat and the rider you can actually adjust the rope while still in tow. Now I think that is cool. I don't know how many times I had to stop and adjust the length this past season for different kinds of tricks and what not. So if this is true...that we can make a length change while motoring along...this could be really cool.
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It's a fairly small device prob about 4-5 inches long and it has a couple of holes for the rope to run through...you pull out a portion of it to change the rope length and then push it back in to secure it
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scott firman, <BR> <BR>that sounds interesting, but now i immagine some person getting their finger cut off 'cause they were too slow... but then i have never seen the divice, so what do i know fore sure...
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Yeah, some dumbass will definitely lose a couple digits, I hope accurate has enough warning labels on their stuff that they can avoid the lawsuit.
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Personally I think it's a great idea. <BR>I ride with a lot of friends who aren't that great and don't have their own stuff, and obviously they aren't going to ride as long a rope as I do. <BR>This will save me from constantly changing ropes... <BR>Their won't be 4 ropes laying on the floor tangled up. <BR>Let me know if/when you guys get these in Nick, and I'll buy one.
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Just shorten your long rope. Why do you need 4 ropes?
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We're getting a couple in....I know we ordered some, not sure how many or if it was for the first or second order, but I'll let you know when they come in
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np3 Let me know as well when they come in. You can send me a personal email with info. Thanks...appreciate it.
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No problem...I just checked our order and we have 2 coming in on the first order date and they run $149.99 for the device with an 80 ft mainline...We should be getting them in a few wks I imagine, I'll let you know when they come in.
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Not to be a downer but I think if the price was just a bit lower they would sell a whole lot more of these. I'd love to pick one up, but being able to buy a top of the line rope AND handle for about the same price, its sort of out of the picture.
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I personally think rope prices are just plain stupid, you can find bullet lines for about 45$ a pop if you are patient enough, and sure it may not look as cool, have a crazy name, or the spectra coating may not be as of high quality, but it saves me enough money for me not to care. Markup on ropes is absolutely ridiculous.
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so you have to buy these with the line then? come on!
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yeah...other lines with the extensions wont fit the holes of the rope shortner...it's just one solid 80 ft line with no extensions
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that makes sense then i guess. i thought it was something that you could add to any line.
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no it has its own specific line...the device is actually pretty cool and really easy to use...Murray started using it at his camp for teaching students with a wide range of ability to speed things up and not have a bunch of ropes on the boat...you can get different colored sharpie's and make marks on the rope for where you ride, your friend, and so on.
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I agree with Dan about rope prices. I mean $120 for an Accurate A-Line? Give me a break. I actually bought one back when I was making some serious dough but looking back I can't believe I payed that for a flippin' wakeboard line. Its a great line but I don't see why it should be that expensive. This is definitely a rich dude's sport.
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How about an 80+ foot line with no shortening loops and without the adjuster thingy. Then just tie it where you need it. That would keep costs down. <BR> <BR>It's so flippin' easy to shorten a rope, and to do it knot free, that these gimicky things are just that.
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It is really easy to shorten a rope, but most of the world has a hard enough time knowing which end to put through the loop first, much less tie a special knot. <BR> <BR>The shortener is pretty cool. We used it at the camp for a while an really liked it. Unfortunately it was the only one they had at the time and took it back. I think a lot of people will be really into it.
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