wakeboard rope length

[TRD]

What is a good rope length for wakeboarding, I asked for a new one for Christmas and didn't realize there was so many options. I have a 60' now. I am a general rider, don't know how to do tricks or anything. I would be happy to jump the wake and land it.

Just looking for suggestions, and don't need the most expensive one.

TIA

[Shamus]

I always use the 60'. I am comfortable there...I have some buds that ride at 80'...need a big wake and its a long way accross! I am not as young as I usto was. Tried 50' on an X-9...shot me to the moon. I like 60'...i am sure you will get lots of opinions on this one!

[highrock]

I have been riding around 75 the past year or two. Some people ride longer, but it just means faster and more weight needed.

I would say get a rope thats maybe 70-75 in lenght, and then you can always shorten it up. Most handle/rope packages now range from 60-80 feet with removable sections so you can find the right length for you.

As far as rope get some non-stretch thats coated and it wont tangle easy or get knots in it. I have an accurate currently that coils very easy and the coating feels soft (which is good). Straightline has some good ones also.

[talltigeguy]

Most ropes have sections that come off for when you need to go shorter.

Depending on your boat and speed you go, you will need different lengths of rope, so there is no right answer without going to the lake with you and finding where you are at. Then next summer as you progress you may need a different length rope.

Keep an eye on Ebay and www.boardersbestbuy.com. Right now is the time of year to buy. You should be able to get a good rope for a way less price than you will pay in the summer.

[somebodyelse5]

really depends on how big you go. Id get the real thin braided line that has the removable sections, that way you can be sure on what length you wanna ride. cause ropes are expensive. Basically the longer the rope, the wider the wake and generally youll need to go a little faster with a longer rope.

[turbonine]

Some guy once told me that 70' is the shortest you should ride.

It all depends on the boat. But I think that 65' and 20 MPH is the lower limit for all types.

[TRD]

WOW, there is a lot on Ebay. Don't know what is good or not.
I have heard of Straightline (have one of these), but not accurate. Would these 2 names be the best to look at.
Thanks

[turbonine]

Straightline, Accurate and Proline are the three popular brands.

[G-MONEY]

Straightline, Accurate and Proline are the three popular brands.

Talk to SPBfan he is a dealer for Accurate....

[Fit to be Tige]

I have a friend who is 45'ish and rides at 75 ft and can't go wake to wake... It kills be to watch him. Even when he does make it, he isn't getting much pop, it's all speed. I ride at 65 or so and have no problem clearing it. It is just a pride thing for him I think.

Ride where you are comfortable, have the most fun, and can make it wake to wake.

[TigeTrojan]

It depends on the speed you like the boat to go, and the speed you like yourself to go. If the boat speeds up it will make your wake narrower, if it slows down your wake will get wider. The faster and harder you go, the wider you want your wake to be to have a smooth landing on the transition. If you are just working on wake to wake jumps go with a 60' rope. That way you will be jumping at a narrower part of the wake and won't need as much speed to clear it.

If the guy who told you you should never ride anything shorter than 70' was a pro rider, then don't do what he does because you are not a pro. If the guy wasn't a pro, don't worry too much about what he has to say.