What is the difference between a ski rope and wake rope?

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thesandstereo asked:

I am just getting into wake boarding after being a experienced skier for more than a few years. I am asking the question because I have several ski tow ropes, but no wake tow ropes. Before I spend the money I wanted to know if there is actually a difference or if it is all a marketing gimmick to overcharge on ropes.



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2 Responses to 'What is the difference between a ski rope and wake rope?'

  1. :) - April 30th, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    wake ropes are made for wake boarding, they are shorter, they keep you closer to the boat so that you have a larger wake you ride.
    a ski rope is longer.

    if you have a ski rope, most will shorten so that they are wake rope length.

    if you are just beginning, a ski rope is fine.

    the shorter rope is better for tricks and jumping the wakes

    eventually you will need a wake rope, but until then, you ski rope will work fine,

    good luck and have fun
    :)

  2. bobalo9 - May 3rd, 2009 at 11:13 am

    The Handle. The # of strands.


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