Does anyone know if a Spectra Core Line wrapped with Poly E is as good as a 100% Spectra line? They claim that they are both no stretch, I like the Spectra Core wrapped with Poly E because you can get bright colors for a reasonable amount, let me know your thoughts between http://www.amazon.com/AIRHEAD-Bling-.../dp/B007I6QQ8Y or http://www.boardco.com/shopexd.asp?id=20520 Thanks for your help
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- Nov 2007
- 1575
- Fort Meadow Recevoir
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- 2012 Super Air Nautique 230 1999 Nautique Super Sport with 502 Python (for Sale)
I agree that the the stretch level of a rope is all based on the core and not what it is wrapped in. I am pretty sure the Boardco rope is made by Proline specifically for them and it a quality rope. Airhead makes a lot of relatively cheap watersports equipment. I can't speak to that rope combo in particular but a friend of mine has a vinyl coated Airhead line and the vinyl started cracking after about a year. Also the handle was not very soft. Of those two I would go with the Boardco but here are a few more options, specifically that Pro Line set up: http://www.evo.com/outlet-shop/wake/ropes-handles.aspx
Take another 20% off with the discount code "wake" and you are paying the same as the Boardco handle with more color options.Shawn
2012 Blue Metal Flake SAN 230
1999 Black and Tan Python 502 Powered Super Sport (for Sale)
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Spend a few extra bucks and get a good coated line.. Here's some on sale
http://www.the-house.com/buy-cheap-w...d-handles.html
Handles are cheap and easy to find what you want.
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- Nov 2007
- 1575
- Fort Meadow Recevoir
- Mass
- 2012 Super Air Nautique 230 1999 Nautique Super Sport with 502 Python (for Sale)
My observation has been that as long as you keep them out of the sun and out of the prop they last a LONG time. The Straight Line spectra rope I got for HS graduation along with my LF Trip back in 99 still looks good and it was heavily used until about 08. Another straight line rope that had heavy use from 08 to this year still looks brand new. Both of those are now backup ropes since I scored a great deal on a vinyl coated Accurate A-line over the winter and so far that is holding up good as well. Just like wetsuits, neoprene vests and bindings, leaving ropes in the sun for extended periods of time will definitely shorten their lifespan. I have found that white or bright neon colors tend to help less attentive drivers to keep them out of the prop since they stand out better in the water.Shawn
2012 Blue Metal Flake SAN 230
1999 Black and Tan Python 502 Powered Super Sport (for Sale)
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My Accurate A-Line is 6 seasons old @ 100-120 hrs per season. I wont be replacing anytime soon.Migs
G21 - En route
SAN 210 TE (Finally)
06 Sky Supreme V220(previous)
05 Sanger V210(previous)
01 MC X1(previous)
99 Air Warrior(previous)
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- Feb 2010
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- Phoenix AZ
- 2013 G23 550 hp (ordered and awaiting delivery) 2002 Super Sport (coverted into a SAN) 330 hp Excaliber 1994 Sun Tracker Party Barge 115 hp 1989 Horizon 200 Four Winns - sold 1989 Regal Commodore 280 - previous Possibly looking into picking up a 70'2-80's Nautique to rebuild as a ski boat
I have had great luck with the Ronix square line (not sure what the official name is) and handle (North). No tangle/knotting, etc. easy to coil for storage. Not sure of the cost comparison, but I usually will pick up lines, bindings etc as last years models from the stores in the area or online retailers. Just my 0.02$Eric, Phoenix AZ
G23 550 hp (finally here)
2002 Super Air
1994 Sun Tracker Party Barge 115 hp
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Thanks for your help everyone. @ s_kelley2000 thanks for the link, I actually bought that proline one from boardco at the beginning of the season and really liked it but one of my friends got it stuck in my prop the other day and now I am in search for a new one and was looking for a bright color cause maybe it will help! I just ordered the yellow one that was a good deal!
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