jump/skip rope

ws6ta · 07-13-2006, 11:48 PM

I'm 5'8 what size skip rope woudl be best for me? 7' 8' 9'? thanks in advance... I bought a 7' leather and it seems really hard to skip I was just curious if I bought the wrong size or if I just need to improve my technique..

thanks guys

likkuid · 07-14-2006, 12:51 AM

I'm 6'2 and one of the student teachers at my gym said to go with 8 feet. I dunno if that helps you though lol. I'd go with 8 if 7 is hard to skip with...BUT..the way to tell is:

Stand on the rope, stretch it up and it the handles should be at your pecks.

Goshinjitsu · 07-14-2006, 01:10 AM

I think mine is 9 feet and I'm 6'2".

likkuid · 07-14-2006, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Goshinjitsu

I think mine is 9 feet and I'm 6'2".

Really? Do you find that it's too long or just right? Maybe I should purchase a 9 footer

ws6ta · 07-14-2006, 01:14 AM

mine is well below my pecs so I guess its too short :o i'll get an adjustable one this time I guess so I don't have to keep buying new ropes lol anyon ewant a 7' leather rope? used for 2 minutes?

anvar · 07-14-2006, 01:51 AM

buy a buddy lee jump rope...he gives you 9' of "plastic" that you can cut to the perfect length.

to find the perfect length you stand on the rope with one foot and make sure the handles touch your armpits.

ws6ta · 07-14-2006, 04:42 AM

thanks for all the replies...which rope would be best for hardwood floors...noticed that the leather one is already messin with them with just a minute of jumping :o

Happnin' Mojo · 07-14-2006, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ws6ta

thanks for all the replies...which rope would be best for hardwood floors...noticed that the leather one is already messin with them with just a minute of jumping :o

If you insist on hard wood floors (I prefer a nice leveled concrete, firm, little chance of warpde surface and no need to worry about scuffing) a knitted canvas rope would probably be your best bet.

smellycrimplock · 04-15-2007, 12:50 PM

what if you only have one pec like tra telligman?

chaseut · 04-15-2007, 12:54 PM

buy a plastic "speed rope", and knot the ends until you find a length that you are comfortable with.

i have a condo and i skip on that thin foam exercise mat. pick both rope and mat cheap at your local walmart.

but as a rule, i like my rope about up to my arm pits.