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07-26-2010, 04:29 PM #1
wake board rope
how many people are using those zero stretch ropes? and where is the best place to get them?
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07-26-2010, 06:18 PM #2
I picked mine up from a local shop and its worked out great for the past couple of seasons.
2002 kanga, skylon tower
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07-26-2010, 06:32 PM #3Senior Member
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once you try it you will never go back. I found that after going back to even a low stretch rope it was throwing me off when I was trying to do spins in the air as I was being pulled forward too much.
you can get an airhead spectra line and handle for like $80 cdn.
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07-26-2010, 08:41 PM #4Senior Member
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Spectra 1/8" rope (sheathed) is the gold standard. Once you use it, you'll realise that all lesser materials were a complete waste of your money and riding time.
I started with an unsheathed Spectra rope, which was great for being extremely lightweight. However, it suffered wear and was prone to tangling. On my boat, we now carry a regular 75' sheathed Spectra rope, plus another one with a deep-V for beginners on the hydrofoil. The beginner rope can be switched to the other handle in a pinch, in case anything happens to the main rope.
Also, if you have been using lesser ropes, you have probably also been using substandard handles. I went through many hardware-store poly ropes with handles that wouldn't float after a couple of hours of use. If you have a handle that does not reliably float, most Spectra rope/handle packages have a good handle.2005 XLV, upgraded ballast, Comptech swivel wakeboard and hydrofoil racks, Monster cargo bimini
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07-26-2010, 09:21 PM #5
well the handle i have now is a pretty nice one it floats well and the my rope has 50 foot main then a 10 and four 5 foot sections but heard about the zero stretch and thought i'd give it shot and was told to get the coated one for a tangle free convience. thanks guys for the help
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07-27-2010, 02:14 AM #6
http://cgi.ebay.com/75-COATED-SPECTR...item35aaf98f7f
These ropes are pretty good and a decent price. I had this same rope until it ended up wrapped around the prop...'99 Outback (Maroon/Creme) GM 350/Holley 4150
550 HRS
LaSalle-Peru, IL
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07-27-2010, 10:16 AM #7
http://www.bulletlines.com/Foam-Grip...ndle-p/119.htm
you guys that use those ropes what do ya think about this one?08 lsv all red- dual battery system, kicker 700.5 and 450.2 amp, 10" kicker sub, wetsounds eq, polk db651 cabin speakers, exile xm7 tower speakers, ss thru hull fittings, seadek pad, evolutions cover
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07-27-2010, 10:44 AM #8Senior Member
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I have a rope from bullet lines, spectra covered. It is great, has no strech and never tangles, I would never never ever go back those poly shit ropes again. I have had mine for like 5 years and still looks and feels new.
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07-27-2010, 02:50 PM #9Junior Member
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Saskie 99 -what area are you in? Paully
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07-27-2010, 02:55 PM #10Senior Member
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melfort sask, where are you?