Beginner Rope

malibu73 07-04-2006, 6:05 PM

I have been wakeboarding for about a month now, but I have been using a slalom rope and handle. I know that a wakeboarding rope doesn't strech as much and the wakeboarding handles are bigger, but will it make that much difference. I am starting to increase my jumps and going for w2w, will a stricly wakeboarding rope help a lot? Thanks

(kacer) · (kacer) **Join Date: May 2006** 07-04-2006, 7:09 PM

Yes, a non-stretch rope is way better. It helps you load the line with tension better. Get one and you will instantly tell a difference.

malibu73 07-04-2006, 7:51 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/06-Obrien-Livewire-Poly-E-Wakeboard-Rope-Handle-Combo_W0QQitemZ260002917322QQihZ016QQcategoryZ7404 8QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks, Is this a good rope?

(wakeman21) · (wakeman21) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 07-04-2006, 8:58 PM

i'm sure its a good rope but it isn't the best when it comes to wakeboarding. Low stretch dosen't really mean that it hardly ever stretches. Yes non-stretch ropes are expensive but they do make all the difference in the world. You don't necessarily need a carbon fiber handle but if money isnt a problem and if it feels comfortable for you, i'd say go for it.

(helix_rider) · (helix_rider) **Join Date: Mar 2003** 07-05-2006, 6:42 AM

I would suggest these 'jacket' mainlines from Grizzly...hard to beat $50.

http://www.grizzly-sports.com/den/index.htm#ropeshandles

malibu73 07-05-2006, 7:13 AM

Who makes those ropes? Grizzly? Do you know where I can find a picture? How do you know that these are no strech or low strech? Thanks for all the help guys

(helix_rider) · (helix_rider) **Join Date: Mar 2003** 07-05-2006, 7:30 AM

Here's a picture of the rope for sale on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hyperlite-Accurate-Blue-Jacket-Rope-Wakeboard-Mainline_W0QQitemZ190003682184QQihZ009QQcategoryZ7 4048QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The limejacket rope will simply be 'lime' instead of blue. I bought this rope from Grizzly (I got the blue) and it has worked perfectly for me for 3 years. 0 complaints.

(ghostrider_2) · (ghostrider_2) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 07-05-2006, 9:07 AM

Call Mike or RV at Grizzly (1-866-444-BEAR)they will take care of you, but you do need a non stretch rope.

malibu73 07-05-2006, 3:09 PM

Thanks alot, I will probably end up buying the blue jacket from grizzlys, Anyone have any good places to buy a handle. Any special thing i need to look for on that?

(ghostrider_2) · (ghostrider_2) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 07-05-2006, 3:45 PM

same place, make sure you talk with Mike or RV tho. This is were I/Family/Friends get 99% of our stuff. Prices can't be beat and anytime you have a problem with something they will correct it right away, all you have to do is ask.