Wakeboard Rope vs. Ski Rope

(dirtyjerz) · (dirtyjerz) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 09-03-2007, 4:33 PM

Does the type of rope make that much of a difference for a new rider? I ve been out maybe 4-5 times the past month and can edge pretty well as well as jump decent (almost w2w). For my skill level would it be better to get a wakeboard specific rope or continue learning on my ski rope? Didnt want to spend the money if I didnt have to right now.

Thanks

(ebone66) · (ebone66) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 09-03-2007, 5:17 PM

Your current rope is fine for now.

(drewsnautique94)

save your money

(nasty530) · (nasty530) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 09-03-2007, 5:48 PM

Any non stretch rope will work at this point for you. Just make sure it is a non stretch. This will make learning 10X easier and is well worth the $50 you might have to spend.

(dirtyjerz) · (dirtyjerz) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 09-03-2007, 6:19 PM

Im pretty sure it is Not a non stretch though.

(johnsvt) · (johnsvt) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 09-03-2007, 7:33 PM

Proline LG combo is a good combo and fairly cheap, can be found for under 100 bucks.

(westsidarider) · (westsidarider) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 09-03-2007, 8:26 PM

ski ropes will stretch giving you alot of inconsistancy in jumping, getting pop and all around riding.

(ldr) · (ldr) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 09-03-2007, 9:36 PM

I think a good non stretch rope is a must. You should be able to pick one up pretty cheap on ebay or one of the sponsors web sites.