Other How much rope?

[baxt3r]

How much rope would it reasonably take to safely tow a standup ski? Maybe 8 feet? Just thinking about stashing some rope on the couch in case I need a pull at some point.

 

[chad]

Should be fine, make sure it has ends that can be qiuckly-easily attached.. some rope is better than none rope

 

[Big Kahuna]

Best to pull with the shortest length possible. I would say about 36" tied into a loop and keep a stainless "D"-Ring to connect.

 

[swapmeet]

Isn't there potential damage from towing? I know i've read about it, but I'm not sure what it is.

 

[baxt3r]

Let's assume its one standup pulling another standup. You couldn't possibly do it with only 3 feet of rope. Could you?

 

[eeerieski]

don't forget the length of rope required for the knots on the end (if you aren't using clips)
Edit: I would use a daisy-chained 550 cord around my waist or as a limiting rope.

 

[227]

You're going to get a ton of different opinions with this one. Here's the basics. IF you're only towing a short distance, then a very short rope will work fine, for example, 200 yrds to the shore. If you're planing on towing any kind of lond distance you will be better off with a Long rope, approx 30' plus. With a Long rope you can tow at speed on plane and the ski being towed won't be in the "V" wake of the ski doing the towing. For a short tow a long rope isn't necessary

 

[Guigs]

I personally better like a longer rope. I'm using a 12 feet floating rope.

 

[Lucaumpits]

OMG 12ft, you will need a backpack to carrier that

dont go any longer that a waist size!
if u got a sinking ski u want real short!

been there, done that

 

[Big Kahuna]

Let's assume its one standup pulling another standup. You couldn't possibly do it with only 3 feet of rope. Could you?

Actually, it would take about 4' of rope, not 3' like I posted.

 

[kraqus]

Surf = 3 feet for short distance tow (you can double it as limiting rope)
Flat = 20 feet for long distance tow (it will allow you to tow at high speed and standing up. It will also keep the back rider away from the Jet stream)

I personally carry both and have used them successfully as I described.

Benny

 

[baxt3r]

Okay. Good answers and info so far. Other than around the waist, how do you carry it?

 

[AtomicPunk]

We use approx 6' (twice around the waist) in the surf and our ride from launch to surf is better than 1/2 mile.

Long is nice if you have that luxury (flat water and a place to stow it)

I recently started bundling my rope and attaching it to my vest.