Ski Ropes & Handles

The style of handle you use for waterskiing depends on your ability and skiing style. A handle with a long vee section makes deep water starts easier for beginner slalom skiers by holding the ski steady as the boat pulls away. A short vee handle is better for experienced skiers as it has less roll and gives you a more consistent pull from the boat.

No longer do you use one rope for all occasions! We have purpose built rope and handle combos for almost anything you want to do behind a boat. Check our PRODUCT GUIDE to see which is the right for you!

The standard length of a waterski rope is 70ft (~21.3m) while the handle is 5ft (~1.5m).

Tournament ropes are made shorter at 60ft (~18.25m - the starting length for running a slalom course) and have sections precisely set to competition standards. They are pre-stretched for consistency in competition and at a shorter length with less stretch, should only be used by experienced waterskiers.