One of your most essential equipment pieces will be your wakeboard rope. This is the line that connects you to your boat. The quality of your rope has a significant impact on your safety and enjoyment while wakeboarding. While the wakeboard rope will maintain your connection to the boat, you cannot rely on this for total support. You must learn how to balance yourself steadily on your wakeboard while it is being pulled and as you go through wakes.

If you have ever surfed or skied, then you are ahead of the game when it comes to balancing on a wakeboard. If not, practice makes perfect. This is an important skill to master because poor balance is a safety hazard and you do not want to become entangled in the rope while on the water. Your first step to practice with the rope is to float on your back in the water. From this position, you can be pulled to upright with your wakeboard rope as your boat begins to move.

When you are deciding which wakeboard rope to buy, it is important to understand the purpose of the rope and its different rope features. You never want to use an old ski or tow rope as a replacement. Getting the right equipment is very important. Unlike other ropes you may have used, this rope is very taught and resistant to stretching. This means that you will not have to deal with recoiling while you are in the air. In addition to  resisting stretch, you will need a rope of the appropriate length. Ski and tow ropes are often much longer than a standard wakeboard rope.

Ropes come in a variety of lengths ranging from 60 to 70 feet. These lengths are for different styles of riding and different ability levels. Some ropes come in one long length and can be adjusted to the length that you need. You will also want to consider that rope quality will effect flexibility. A rope made of Spectra will not stretch as much as a rope made from Polyethylene. If your goal is lots of hangtime and awesome tricks, then you want to get a tighter rope.

If you are a beginner, then a shorter rope, about 45-50 feet, is the most appropriate for you. If you don’t think you are getting enough air because the rope is too long, then you can shorten the rope. If you feel too close to the wake’s wash, then you may want to lengthen the rope.

To recap, short ropes equal less air. This is because they limit your maximum height. You can attach your rope to the back of your boat or to your wakeboard tower. The latter will boost you up and allow you to do more tricks. Wakeboard towers come in many different styles of varying quality in many price ranges.

Getting some accessories could add just the right amount of awesome to your wakeboarding. You can trick out your wakeboard towers with light and sound equipment. Not only will you look cool, but you also increase nighttime visibility. And don’t forget your safety gear, including a helmet, to protect yourself from getting hurt.

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