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08-28-2014, 03:35 PM #1
Importance of a "ski" rope for newbies???
How important is it for me to have a dedicated "water ski" rope? I'm basically a beginner on the slalom.
This is the rope I've been using. it's my "spare" cheap-o rope.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/20961573?w...896632&veh=sem
Obviously, I know that true comp skiers use a stretchy rope that will allow them to get that last couple inches to the bouy. But that's not me...
So how important is the rope in the equation?2008 Moomba Mobius XLV. Monster Cargo Bimini, WS Rev 410's, Polk Cabins, 3 Infinity Subs, PPI amps, WS420, Exile BT, upgraded ballast pumps, up to 3,500+ pounds of ballast, Blue LED's...
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08-28-2014, 04:02 PM #2Senior Member
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It's not that important. The biggest difference in my opinion is the handle. Cheap handles feel bendy and squishy to me. Other than that, it's "nice to have" all of the different take off sections of a ski rope to find the sweet spot of the wake crossing or just to try different lengths but this isn't a big deal for a beginner - this becomes more critical in a course.
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08-28-2014, 06:25 PM #3
Concur with Greg. Not a big issue at all. The "nice to have" part for your situation would be ability to shorten the rope to 22 off when skiing from the tow eye. I really don't see that as a big deal at all.
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08-29-2014, 01:45 AM #4Senior Member
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I don't think "cheap" is as important as a specific ski/slalom rope compared to a no stretch wakeboard rope. Using a no stretch rope for slalom is a little dangerous.
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08-29-2014, 03:07 AM #5
Also, you may have a guest who skis also and it is nice to hand them a rope they are familiar with.
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08-29-2014, 11:49 AM #62008 Moomba Mobius XLV. Monster Cargo Bimini, WS Rev 410's, Polk Cabins, 3 Infinity Subs, PPI amps, WS420, Exile BT, upgraded ballast pumps, up to 3,500+ pounds of ballast, Blue LED's...
1992 Supra Sunsport. **SOLD** 2k pounds ballast, Surf System, Blue LED's everywhere, decent audio system.
Tow Rig: 2013 F150 Ecoboost FX4 (wife's rig) Other money pits include:1998 BMW M3 Cabriolet, 2009 Audic A6 Avant 3.0T, 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R 636.
www.TraysonsToybox.com
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09-01-2014, 06:48 PM #7