wakeboard ropes & handles

[Hogwild]

Originally Posted by BrooksfamX2

10% Dawn-75% water in a squirt bottle.......

Should I be scared to know what the other 15% is?

[G-Star]

Originally Posted by 76S&S

I recently ordered the Proline LG. Hope to be testing it out this weekend.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...E:L:OC:US:3160

I've got the same rope & handle. Used it for 1 season now, and we really like it.

[swatguy]

I qwould highly advise against the dishsoap. The degreasing agents in there will dry out your gear and make it crack and brittle over time. It also never really leaves you skin as easily as u want. I assume we are talking older bindings for the lube as most newer models don't require it. A good alternative is shaving cream. Wash away easier off your foot and isn't so harsh on the bindings.

[MasterKraftS&S]

Originally Posted by mcparadise

As long as we are talking ropes/handles--

My sisters still like/use double handles...Does anyone know of such a critter nowadays? I searched the web and found a patent but that's all.

YOU MEAN SOMETHING LIKE this ON EBAY

- TAPERFLEX DOUBLE WATERSKI HANDLE W/ BRIDAL RED/WHITE - $9.95 - ONLY 13 AVAILABLE!

[snork]

Originally Posted by swatguy

I qwould highly advise against the dishsoap. The degreasing agents in there will dry out your gear and make it crack and brittle over time. It also never really leaves you skin as easily as u want. I assume we are talking older bindings for the lube as most newer models don't require it. A good alternative is shaving cream. Wash away easier off your foot and isn't so harsh on the bindings.

maybe some shaving gel with aloe

[Hogwild]

Originally Posted by swatguy

I qwould highly advise against the dishsoap. The degreasing agents in there will dry out your gear and make it crack and brittle over time. It also never really leaves you skin as easily as u want. I assume we are talking older bindings for the lube as most newer models don't require it. A good alternative is shaving cream. Wash away easier off your foot and isn't so harsh on the bindings.

No, I was under the impression the new bindings needed lube as well. Good to know that's not the case.

[michiganTristar]

Originally Posted by swatguy

I qwould highly advise against the dishsoap. The degreasing agents in there will dry out your gear and make it crack and brittle over time. It also never really leaves you skin as easily as u want. I assume we are talking older bindings for the lube as most newer models don't require it. A good alternative is shaving cream. Wash away easier off your foot and isn't so harsh on the bindings.

100% agree, dishsoap is basically a mild stripping agent for bindings. If you read your owners manual when you buy them new I know for sure the RONIX has this specific thing in bold. DO NOT USE DISH SOAP AS THIS WILL PREMATURELY WEAR OUT THE BINDINGS AND FOAM.

[76S&S]

Originally Posted by G-Star

I've got the same rope & handle. Used it for 1 season now, and we really like it.

That's good to know, thanks.

Oh, and it looks like we have the same boat as well.

[G-Star]

Originally Posted by 76S&S

That's good to know, thanks.

Oh, and it looks like we have the same boat as well.

Right you are. I hope you got the yellow rope to match

[swatguy]

Most bindings rolling out these days are combinations of a ton of different materials and stitching. Almost all bindings in the last 4-5 years have gone to a lubless design as they no longer are just rubber. While I know a few guys still use some lube these newer bindings get eaten up twice as fast with the dishsoap as there trade off for comfort and performance is a little less durable material.

Also there are some riders on the tour that prefer to wear a pair of socks in their closed toe bindings. I don't get it, but there is enough people rocking the socks these days to not let it be a fashion statement. Shaun Murry being kind of thought as the guy who started it. That would also ease entry if you have issues. Myself I ride Ronix and have since their inception. Switched between the cell to the now One. I have found that for me not dunking my board/ bindings first and just getting my foot wet works best for me. My riding buddies are split on that some dunk some don't.