Gotta step in because i'm shocked nobody else has said it!
no knocks on all the big companies out there but for the cost you can't beat this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AIRHEAD-SPEC...item2313cc98a1.
It's the kwik tec spectra coated mainline. everyone else can pitch in on what feature they like that this one doesn't have if there are any but seriously, ropes shouldn't cost 100+. I have a brand new liquid force rope I bought last year and I used the airhead more, no reason because they're both the same. The airhead is just the one i'm used to getting out now.
Also, the handle is well worth the money and others don't include it. I agree that once you get really good you can justify getting really picky on handles but this one's good enough anyone can use it in any skill range, and it's more comfortable than my high end ones I own. When you get to doing 720's etc, sure, you might finally be able to justify a wider, handle or something more custom...but most of your friends won't know the difference.