I bought a spectra line and Proline LG Handle this summer. It sinks. When water gets in between the coating and line at the Y between the handle and mainline, it sinks. If I pick it up, squeeze or poor the water out of there, the handle then will float for a bit. Once enough water gets in there, it sinks again. Kind of frustrating. Great handle otherwise. Any ideas?

Proline LG still kicks a$$ though. lol <BR> <BR>you could make some floats for it

Mine sinks...........love the grip. I was thinking that maybe I would spray that "great stuff" spray foam in between the coating and the line. but I don't know if that would work....or create a big mess. Who wants to try it first?????? I do know from experimentation that spray foam does float.

Yep, not the best floating handle, but I would not trade it for any other handle on the market, love the LG.

Bob, get the Proline Synthesis. Its mo betta in all aspects. Grip, float and sex appeal.

"but I would not trade it for any other handle on the market, love the LG." <BR> <BR>Word....It's the best

Any takers on the spray foam for float!

Scott, i might take you up on it haha. <BR> <BR>i have 9 blood blisters on my hands, its not that easy on mine in my opinion. <BR> <BR>but i sitll love it

I can't stand handles that don't float.

I give mine a good shake in between each rider's set (the handle too). I can live with the sinking handle for as comfortable as it is.

easy with the spray foam it expands.. so do a little at a time

Bill, that made me giggle inside <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/biggrin.gif" border=0>

well if someone figures it out let me know because I just bought one and am taking out this weekend. Maybe some caulk would work better???

<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/rofl.gif" border=0>Yeah, me too! <BR> <BR>Before I shot any foam or caulk in anything, I think I'd consider tie wrapping a piece or two of pipe insulation to the "Y" of the handle. I put some caulk in an old non-floating handle and it bled for weeks before it got relinquished to trampoline duty. <BR> <BR>Or, what if you put a tie wrap at the bottom of the clear tubing and cinched it real tight, making it harder for the water to get in there...? I might try that.

Mine sinks like a rock, but I love it.

We scrapped our LG for an Era handle. Era wins for us!

i wanna hear about the Proline Synthesis. if it's the handle i'm thinking of it's a little longer than the LG. does it have the same chamois grip? <BR> <BR>sorry to hijack

Proline Synthesis Handle <BR> <BR> <BR><a href="http://www.cwbwakeboards.com/2007/index.php?mod=ropes_detail&amp;id_prd=45&amp;id_he d=5" target="_blank">http://www.cwbwakeboards.com/2007/index.php?mod=ropes_detail&amp;id_prd=45&amp;id_he d=5</a>

thanks man

No problem I have ridin with it and I do like it, I just cant get rid of the LG I like tooo much, but it is a great handle.

My LG sinks a little too. But I don't leave it out in the water that long. We pull it in between sets so it's no big deal. I can't give up the comfort I can live with a little sinking. <BR> <BR>I did email proline about this and they said that I could send the handle in at my own expense and they would put some different floats on it. I decided to just live with it.

The Synthesis is similar to Accurate's Premier handle with a little softer grip. What I really like about it is the triangle shape of the grip is effortless to hold on to. It just fits my hand. Try it, my whole crew loves it. <BR> <BR>innov8, you guys sell Proline SK 5 ft sections in white? I need 3 of em. Let me know.

one good thing about the LG sinking is if u have a new driver, there is a less chance of them running over the rope <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" border=0>

Why does everyone care if the handle sinks or floats!? You fall, boat turns around you, you grab the line while it is still out of the water, then let the boat pull the line through your hands until the handle hits you. This helps to keep you balanced on the top of your board and allows you to distribute your weight best for the most effective deep water start with the board under the water.

Paul, its still a pain in the ass. <BR> <BR>Mine sinks also! yeah!

Mine floats like a cork? Did I get a special one or something?

i guess i lucked out, mine floats. but i could care less if it floated or not.

clear tape over the opening, keeps air in there.

I think I am going to get the LG handle and rope combo. It looks really nice. I hope it will float. <BR> <BR>(Message edited by brody on July 19, 2007)

mine sinks but i don't care, my dad does, but i love the handle <BR> <BR>it does give me calisce(sp?) type things you get after working out, but i love the handle, i rode with my friends ambush/buywake handle today and when i first got up i almost slipped because i wasn't gripping tight enough <BR> <BR>my uncle kept showing off the handle and non stretch line to EVERYONE in my family, he was amazed

I love my LG, but it does sink a bit, which doesn't bother me at all since we turn right around and pick the rider up. I have a saying in my boat actually...if the handle sinks, you aint driving right and you are wasting time and gas! Not to say I power-turn or anyting, it's quite the opposite, I idle back to the rider and idle the boat till the line is tight again. Really, you have to be in neutral for a while for the handle to sink.

I agree that in most cases a handle that sinks slightly is not that big of a deal, especially if you are always pulling experienced riders. But when pulling kids or newbies it would be nice if the handle floated a little more.

i agree with Bob T. I get out the floating handle when i have newbies aboard.

^^^^ True That