Standard Slalom Ski Rope Length

This is considered 15 off which gives a rope length of 60 feet 75 15 60.

Standard slalom ski rope length. The first loop is 15 feet from the rope s original full length connection point to the boat. In some competitions top skiers may begin their runs at the top sanctioned speed for men 36 mph 58 kph. Water ski size chart. This water ski size chart is a guide for the water ski length.

All levels 4. Legends around to talk to and to see ski. For women 34 mph 55 kph increasing their difficulty level by shortening the tow rope. So as the off number gets bigger the distance from the hook to the handle gets smaller.

Slalom handles slalom ropes slalom rope handle combos trick ski ropes and handles jump ski ropes and handles combo ski recreational ropes and handles. It refers to how far the rope has been shortened from the standard 75 foot length e g 22 off means 22 feet taken off the rope so the rope is 75 22 53 feet long. If you are more advanced you will want a water ski rope that is sectioned so it can be shortened as desired to increase your difficulty level. Standard rope lengths are 70 feet.

Big dawg rules skiers 35 and older who have not placed in the top 10 in the open division of a pro slalom tournament listed below in the past 3 years. Water ski ropes require a slight bit of elasticity that can provide give as the skier changes his or her speed and goes from one turn to the next. In our example of 5 32 off the rope was shortened 32 feet for an overall length of 43 feet. For a beginner a one piece rope is fine.

Bar lock 13 team standard handle. The most common mistake is to buy a length that is too short for your weight thus making it difficult for that rider to get up on that slalom ski. Add to wishlist add to compare. Typically water ski ropes are made from polypropylene that will stretch 2 3 of its length under normal conditions.

10 75m youth 8mm tournament slalom water ski line designed for b2 g2 skiers 69 95 12m youth mainline water ski rope designed for g1 and b1 skiers 5mm line. The length of your water ski rope should be 70 or 75 feet. 11 1 12 14 13 22 15 4 ability level. 2009 moomba masters australia.

75 feet with the handle included. The skier s score is determined by how many buoys are cleared and by the speed of the boat and length of the rope.