Quote Originally Posted by haknslash View Post
What do I do with the coiled rope though until I can eventually go ropeless? What happened was when I suddenly fell I tried to let go over the rope but with it being coiled up, I guess my arm went through into the coil by accident and I felt the handle go over my hand as well. I immediately pulled my arm back to get it out but it could have gone badly within another second. I’m afraid to just let the extra rope dangle by my feet in case my feet get wrapped in it.

I'd take the last section off. Think you are about 5 ft too long. On the yammy my rope was only 12 ft long. I think most surf ropes are too long. If you don't want to shorten it just let it dangle and try and only grad the handle with the first knuckles on your hand.