| The Basics: | | | | The Length Yo! |
| The right wakeboard rope can really enhance your | | | | The standard wakeboard rope is about 60 to 70 |
| wakeboarding experience. In order to do stunts, you | | | | feet in length. Most beginners prefer a shorter rope |
| will need a rope that has no give or stretch to it. This | | | | so that they are nearer to the boat and their wakes |
| means, you won't be able to use your old waterski | | | | are not as wide. The best ropes are adjustable, via |
| rope. When you are buying a wakeboarding rope, | | | | loops, and can be changed per the rider's abilities. |
| you want to keep these factors in mind: | | | | Gotta Have The Handles. |
| Rope Material, You Get What You Pay For! | | | | Handles are constantly changing to fit the needs of |
| You will find that wakeboard ropes are available in | | | | wakeboarders. The newest handles have ergonomic |
| two materials, Polyethylene and Spectra. | | | | grips, making them much more comfortable. Most |
| - Polyethylene / Low Stretch: With a normal load, this | | | | handles are between 13-15 inches in width, this is 2-3 |
| type of rope will stretch about one percent. | | | | inches wider than water ski handles. Tricks such as |
| - Spectra / No Stretch: This kind of rope is incredibly | | | | spins and wraps will be easier with a wider handle. |
| strong. With a normal load, it will stretch less than half | | | | The coolest tricks require you to pass the handle |
| of a percent. Most professional wakeboarders use | | | | behind your back. And won't that be so much easier |
| Spectra ropes. A rope that does not change in quality | | | | with a larger handle! There are ropes available with an |
| is a definite plus when you are performing. | | | | additional grip closer to rider. |