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schuey 05-05-2008 5:56 PM

I'm looking to buy a new handle... I want a comfortable handle thats not going to give me blisters, with a T bar or V handle further down, and something that isn't going to break the bank. Ideas? I like what I read about the proline LG but it doesn't seem like you can get a T/V option with it?

knarbar 05-05-2008 5:57 PM

Check out the murray handle or the premier handle if they still make it. It contours your fingers and its comfy

ilovelake 05-05-2008 6:05 PM

Check out the Bullet Lines website: <BR> <BR><a href="http://www.bulletlines.com/servlet/the-63/Wakeboard-Rope-Mainline%2C-Wakeboard/Detail" target="_blank">http://www.bulletlines.com/servlet/the-63/Wakeboard-Rope-Mainline%2C-Wakeboard/Detail</a> <BR> <BR>They have similar leather grip handles with cheater grips. The link is to a handle/spectra line combo for $75. I just ordered it myself and it hasn't arrived yet so I can't say if I like the handle as much as the Proline LG (which I like a lot), but I've been very impressed with other Bullet handles/ropes I've used in the past. Just my $.02

stephan 05-05-2008 6:18 PM

As much as I like the new Murray handle, my buddies has been ridden less than 10 sets and the grip is coming apart. Use the Proline Synthesis, similar type grip, soft and durable.

johnsvt 05-05-2008 7:10 PM

I have 6-7 sets on my Catalyst and it coming apart, same happened to my LG, and our premier. Has anyone tried one of the Straight Lines with the interchangeable handles?

ethan31 05-05-2008 7:14 PM

I have a SL changeable and I hate it. <BR>Its super durable but it eats your hands. Worst grip ever. Once they get wet they get hard. <BR> <BR>I love my LG's, No probs..

mammoth 05-05-2008 7:31 PM

Two words -> LG

kraig 05-05-2008 7:45 PM

My catalyst handle is coming apart as well after only one season of use. $125 for a handle that doesn't even last one season.....

wakeslife 05-05-2008 8:21 PM

I have a Straighline ARi and just got an LG. The bridle on the Straightline is great, pretty much like a carbon with no handle roll and great flotation, but the grip (ameoba) is rough on the hands. So far no complaints with the LG, but I can see the leather stretching out and the handle sinking becoming an issue down the road.

spjc 05-05-2008 9:01 PM

I have had my LG for less than a year and the grip is already stretched out. Time for a new one, possibly the LF Watson.

da_kamp 05-05-2008 9:06 PM

Pretty much anything by straightline will last forever ! but beat the living crap out of your hands. Just look for anything wrapped in neopreme and your set dude

dakid 05-05-2008 9:23 PM

i tried the new gator leather wrap handle. it felt better than the lg...and you guys know how much i like the lg handle!

hawk7 05-05-2008 9:26 PM

Schuey, Either The Premier Handle Or The ONE/Totem Loop Handle. If it doesn't come w/ a T grip you can buy one from BuyWake.com it's made by straightline, But if you get the one handle you can add the T grip. I recieved the one handle for Christmas w/ no T grip, bought the straightline add on, but its about 10 feet up from the hamdle so I can't ever reach it. <BR> <BR>... yea. <BR> <BR>(Message edited by hawk7 on May 05, 2008)

justcoz5 05-05-2008 11:38 PM

Hijack - but i think it helps <BR> <BR>Does a carbon handle have a huge benefit? If so what is it? Sorry for hijack, and thanks

trevorcurry 05-06-2008 12:43 AM

I like my pro line handle... the baseball grip one. I just don't like how the grip gets kinda loose when its wet. It looks like turkey skin or something. <BR> <BR>I did like it anyway, my buddy got his arm caught in it today and bent it in half, almost broke his wrist but he ended up with a contusion (sp?) not a break.

curtbernstein 05-06-2008 12:30 PM

best handle = Ronix Totem

woohoo 05-06-2008 12:45 PM

I've got a bullet lines handle. I've got the all white one. I got it in December and prolly ridden with it 15-20 times and no problem. When the handle gets wet its super tacky which is great, very comfy. the only problem is it doesn't float so I'm going to tape some noodle foam to it or something.

jboard1 05-06-2008 1:19 PM

Check out the "North" handle by Ronix. I used it a few times last summer and loved it, so now I have it for this season. It looks like baseball leather, and when it gets wet, it becomes almost sticky. its far from slippery when riding, that is why i like it so much...you can see it on their webiste.....ronixwake.com <BR>good luck

wakerider111 05-06-2008 3:42 PM

I second the ronix totem handle. it has a "memory foam-like" material in it that makes it super soft. It has multiple little bumps on it and it is supper grippy too

innov8 05-06-2008 4:14 PM

Lg the original leather grip handel.<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/biggrin.gif" border=0>

waketherainbow 05-06-2008 4:33 PM

Got the new murray handle a couple of months ago, haven't had a chance to ride with it yet but I think it looks great!

lsv_doc 05-06-2008 5:25 PM

I have had several, Murray -real nice, shane - did not like, accuate - OK. I have had the pro-line carbon, it is 17" and a very good feel.<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65919/577219.jpg" alt="Upload">

gene3x 05-07-2008 7:00 AM

I am riding Helium's new leather handle and love it! Plus it floats.

wakeboardern1 05-07-2008 8:16 AM

To the guy who was thinking of getting a Watson handle up above. <BR> <BR>Unless they made some serious changes to it for the 08 (I have an 07 one), I wouldn't recommend the thing. I mean, I like it, and it's probably my favorite handle that I've used, but it eats my hands (lots of blisters if I haven't ridden with it in a week or two), and the foam started coming off at the seam within three our four sets with it, which is just frustrating. I mean, I love the shape of the handle, and the grip's great, but that darn thing gets kind of hard after being in the water and if your hands aren't ready for it, it'll get them good...

cavlxenvy 05-07-2008 9:10 AM

+1 for Ronix Totem. best handle ever in my opinion. So comfortable. No blisters and holds up great. I have one season on mine and it feels brand new.

robertr720 05-07-2008 10:57 AM

LF TEAM <BR>RONIX NORTH 08 w/ floats. <BR> <BR>Both of these handles are the <font color="ff0000">•</font><font color="ff0000">•</font><font color="ff0000">•</font><font color="ff0000">•</font><font color="ff0000">•</font><font color="ff0000">•</font><font color="ff0000">•</font><font color="ff0000">•</font> really like the triangle grip of the team so that is what I got. I Really like the the north too, one of my buddies has had it for at least a year and it is still in great shape. My team is 2 years old and in great shape as well. Both of the handles are availible with some type of cheater handle. <BR> <BR>I choose my handles greatly on how they will last and how comfy they are. From there it doesn't matter if it is carbon or has some rope winder or memory foam or whatever. In the past I had a helium that broke quick, a SL ARI that broke quickly and when I tried a replacement grip it fit poorly and was returned, I also had an accurate carbon handle that the grip peeled up on fairly quickly. I am not hard on my gear but I use it like it should be used and was glad to finally find a coulple diff handles that last. The best part is they are not the most expensive handles on the market.


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