FLWakeRider
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Sep 1, 2008
- Messages
- 150
Just wanted to throw out a post about ropes and handles.
Not many people realize how much of a big difference this can create in being pulled behind a boat. It is impossible to load the line probably without a good rope. A dyneema or spectra line is preferred, but you can get by with a tight Poly-E line if you are just recreational boarding.
Now, the reason for this is because any slack in the line will cause the rider to loss momentum and also completely destroy their Pop off of a wake. This is why a ski rope should not be used for wakeboarding. As soon as you release from the water, the line will begin to coil back, creating a lot slack in air, and when you hit the water. For a better definition, visit this site.
Now, that his has been somewhat explained, who is using what kind of line? Don't be embarrassed.
I am actually currently back to using my regular ski line (Which by the way is pretty horrible to go back to). I loaned my spectra to my friend, and haven't seen him in about four to five weeks. So, I am not fond of that part.
Not many people realize how much of a big difference this can create in being pulled behind a boat. It is impossible to load the line probably without a good rope. A dyneema or spectra line is preferred, but you can get by with a tight Poly-E line if you are just recreational boarding.
Now, the reason for this is because any slack in the line will cause the rider to loss momentum and also completely destroy their Pop off of a wake. This is why a ski rope should not be used for wakeboarding. As soon as you release from the water, the line will begin to coil back, creating a lot slack in air, and when you hit the water. For a better definition, visit this site.
Now, that his has been somewhat explained, who is using what kind of line? Don't be embarrassed.
I am actually currently back to using my regular ski line (Which by the way is pretty horrible to go back to). I loaned my spectra to my friend, and haven't seen him in about four to five weeks. So, I am not fond of that part.
