Wakeboard ropes differ to water ski ropes as they have little to no stretch. Unlike slalom skiers, wakeboarders rely on their ability to load up the rope, generate speed and propel themselves off a wake. With no line tension, riders will find it difficult to progress their skills. To choose a new rope, you’ll need to consider the material of the rope, available rope lengths and the style of handle to pair it with.
ROPE MATERIALS:
Wakeboard ropes are available in Poly E, Dyneema or Spectra constructions. Poly E is a low-stretch fibre that is forgiving, inexpensive and commonly used for water ski and tube ropes. Poly E ropes are suitable for beginners however may become problematic for intermediate and advanced riders due to its inherent stretch. Poly E ropes are typically available in maximum lengths of 65’ with a limited number of sections. In contrast, Dyneema and Spectra are no-stretch fibres that offer incredibly high breaking strengths and are covered with a silicone or plastic jacket for durability, waterproofing, floatation, and colour. They offer a significant performance increase over poly E ropes due to their lightweight, no-stretch characteristics. Dyneema and Spectra ropes are available in maximum lengths of 80’ with between 4 and 8 sections.
ROPE LENGTH
The shorter the rope, the lesser the distance between the two wakes resulting in easier wake to wake jumps but with reduced airtime. While beginner ropes are available in lengths up to 65’, advanced ropes feature a maximum length of 80’ plus a 5’ handle, increasing the distance between the two wakes increasing airtime.
HANDLES:
Wakeboard handles come in 15” widths for a wide, stable grip with various handle shapes, diameters and materials aimed to satisfy rider preferences. Premium handles become lighter and stronger and often have unique textures for added grip. Some handles include T-bars designed for advanced riders pre-wrapping spin tricks.
Ronix 2024 One Wakeboard Combo Rope & Handle Package
Description
As one of the founders of Ronix and the pioneer of the 1260, Danny Harf knows handle passes - this new One handle and R8 mainline package is designed for advanced revolutions.
Specifications
• 15” Extra tacky hide & ribbed Lycra grip w/ silicone seam grip closure
• 1.25” Handle diameter
• T6 Lightweight aircraft aluminum dowel
• EVA inside handlebar for flotation
• Handle strung with 12-strand Dyneema rope
• Ultra-thin round silicone honeycomb embossed coated cover
• Buoyant technology - it floats!
• 100% Dyneema core
• Abrasion free, snag resistant cover
• R8 80ft mainline with 8-sections
• 85ft total length including handle
• One 45ft section
• Seven total take off sections
• One – 10ft take off section
• Four – 5ft take off sections
• Two - 2.5ft take off sections
MAINLINE – R8 80ft – 8 Sections with embossed honeycomb pattern
GRIP – Ribbed Textured Lycra
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