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Can I use the same rope and handle for water skiing and for wakeboarding?

Q: Can I use the same rope and handle for water skiing and for wakeboarding?
A: Actually, if you are out riding on a wakeboard, you are going to need a stiffer rope than someone on water skis. A stiffer rope will help you perform tricks because it will not stretch and can therefore allow you to get more air and also to pull yourself into some awesome spins and flips. Of course, if you spend a lot of time water skiing and you only want to get one rope, get a ski rope. You can still wakeboard with it. If you do not water ski and only wakeboard, go with a no stretch rope. If, however you spend equal amounts of time out on the water on both your wakeboard and water skis, then you want a low stretch rope… it gives you a happy medium. You may need to vary the length of your rope, though. Also, wakeboard handles are generally more specialized than water ski handles. They tend to have a wider grip (for tricks).

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