rope strech

BLAIRWITCH · Posted: Jul 18, 2008 3:07 pm Post subject: rope strech

i use a regular ski rope and evry time i throw a shuv when i catch it the rope rips out of my hand would a no strech rope fix this?

daniel · Back Big Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 3669 City: Duncan

BLAIRWITCH, would help.

LemonWake · Posted: Jul 18, 2008 3:12 pm Post subject:

im havin the same problem

MattG · Posted: Jul 18, 2008 3:25 pm Post subject:

BLAIRWITCH, any type of wakeboard line would help low-stretch are just as good in my opinion and half the price
just remember the thinner the better Wink

BLAIRWITCH · Posted: Jul 18, 2008 3:42 pm Post subject:

im think im gonna get one thanks for the help does any one know where to get one for cheap

MattG · Posted: Jul 18, 2008 3:50 pm Post subject:

these are both coated(the best non-stretch)

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Helium-80-SUSPENSION-LINE-PINK-wakeboard-towline_W0QQitemZ360071552121QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item360071552121
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ACCURATE-A-LINE-BLACK-80-WAKEBOARD-
ROPE_W0QQitemZ370064636366QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

this company makes tubes but cheap combo

http://cgi.ebay.com/Red-Wakeboard-Rope-Deluxe_W0QQitemZ110271853279QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110271853279
http://cgi.ebay.com/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110271852632

BLAIRWITCH · Posted: Jul 18, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject:

MattG, ok cool thanks

junglesmacks · Posted: Jul 19, 2008 8:10 pm Post subject:

I second, third and fourth the Helium lines..

I picked up one this year and didn't notice the description on Ebay said "Spectra Infused".. When I got it, it looked like a typical hollow core nylon braid rope. I was slightly pissed thinking I got ripped.

Turns out that this thing is sick.. way better than the traditional Spectra Accurate/whatever lines. Strong as hell, light as a feather, doesn't hold any water because it's hollow braid, slick and smooth, and the really cool thing is that you can cut it and make your own length out of it without having to tie any knots in it. Cut, pass back through, and back down the middle of the line and you have it. You'll see when you get it.

Just... get it.

Idea

http://www.heliumwake.com/dyn_prod.php?p=G564B/W&k=86624

badskater · Pop Shuvit Joined: 14 Jun 2007 Posts: 111 City: portage

yes i ride a non stretch rope and i cant go back to a regular ski rope now

mr robotto · Backside 180 Joined: 05 May 2007 Posts: 1052

BLAIRWITCH, get that pink line... I dislike the ones that look like a rope because they seem to have a tad more stretch than the wire looking wake ropes

junglesmacks · Posted: Jul 19, 2008 8:52 pm Post subject:

I dunno.. the suspension line looks heavy.

I'd look around and pay the extra $$ for the Spectra Fusion line.. worth every penny. Zero stretch, regardless of what it looks like.

Below is a close up of the Suspension line in another color:

ripava82 · Guest

one of my buddies has an incredibly stretchy rope, and besides you being catapulted when you get up, there is no difference at all while riding (besides taking a hard edge)

Slapdown · Kickflip Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 4240 City: Austin

i ride with a stretch rope sometimes when i ride doubles and let my friends use the better rope. It's actually really fun. It doesn't really make a difference though when it comes to doing tricks.