Water ski ropes & handles are available to suit a wide range of skier types. Choosing the correct rope & handle can drastically improve how quickly your skills advance. Most water ski ropes come in a standard maximum length of 75’ and feature coloured shortenings and loops which adhere to international standards. Most combo skiers prefer a rope length of 75’ while slalom skiers should use a rope length of 60’ (aka “15’ off”). As a skier progresses through a slalom course the length of the rope will incrementally shorten. The current world record features a rope length of just 9.75m or 43.47’ off the standard 75’.
Ropes are available in fixed lines with no sections, 5-sections, 8-sections, or 10-sections depending on what kind of skier that specific rope is targeted towards. Most package ropes include rope lengths of 5-sections or 8-sections. Rope quality is defined by how many strands make up a length of rope. A high-quality rope will use approximately 80 pre-stretched strands resulting in a rope that is accurate to international length requirements and will not deteriorate and stretch over time.
HANDLES:
- SHORT V: Short V handles are designed for skiers confident with deep water starts looking for the most performance. Short V handles come in either 12” or 13” widths with varying diameter rubber grips based on skier preference. Short V handles come in straight [standard], elliptical [oval cross-section] or arc [radius]. Some handles include a technology called ‘Barlock’ which reduces handle roll for a consistent grip. Short V handles should always be paired with a pair of water ski gloves.
- LONG V: Long V handles are designed for beginners who need assistance during deep water starts. When using a deep V handle, the slalom ski is placed between the V not allowing the ski to roll too far to the left or right during a start. Deep V handles come in 13” or 15” handle sizes and different grips such as rubber, EVA or suede based on personal preference. Note: Skiers using water ski gloves should only use rubber handles.
HO 2025 Limted Arc 13 inch Handle with 8 Section Mainline
Description
The LTD Handle is built with a 4-way weave constructed rope, TPU endcaps to reduce handle roll and add to handle durability. It’s offered in 1 inch diameter standard or Arc handle bars, for those who like the bent style grip. A great all-around handle option for recreational riders to tournament ready skiers.
The 70ft 8-section LTD Mainline features AWSA color coded rope lengths from longline through 39.5ft off(10.75m), giving users a single rope to cover beginners through the super advanced tournament skiers. It’s a great all around rope for general boating, constructed in pre-stretched 80 strand rope with shortening loops that are easy to detach/attach.
Specifications
• Available in Standard or ARC
• Standard 1 Inch Diameter Grip
• 4 Way Weave Construction
• 8 Section AWSA Approved Tow Rope
• 80 Strand Pre-Stretched
• Length ID Sleeves
• Detachable Sections
Shipping ETA
| DESTINATION | Small Items < 1kg | Large Items |
| Melbourne Metro | 1 Business Day | 1 Business Day |
| Victoria |
1-3 Business Days |
1-3 Business Days |
| New South Wales | 1-3 Business Days | 1-3 Business Days |
| Queensland | 1-3 Business Days | 1-3 Business Days |
| South Australia | 1-3 Business Days | 1-3 Business Days |
| Tasmania | 2-5 Business Days | 2-5 Business Days |
| Western Australia | 2-5 Business Days | 2-5 Business Days |
| Northern Territory | 3-7 Business Days | 3-7 Business Days |
Warranty
Products sold by Wayne Ritchie's come with consumer guarantees and a minimum manufacturer warranty of 12 months. A manufacturers warranty covers defects that occur during the manufacturing process that result in the product having poor performance or being unfit for use. The manufacturers' warranty does not cover misuse or accidental damage. Minor faults such as delaminations, broken clips, ratchets, laces and tube inners or other replaceable parts will be repaired in a reasonable time frame. Serious faults that hinder use and cannot be repaired such as cracks and tears will be replaced, or a store credit issued for the same value. In the event of a defect, please visit Wayne Ritchies in-store, or submit via the online form. Purchase history must be provided for all claims so please submit your original purchase receipt or invoice. In some cases, a bank statement showing the original purchase date is applicable.
Shipping & Returns
SHIPPING POLICY
Large items over 1 metre cannot be shipped to PO Boxes or Parcel Lockers. Large items are shipped by courier so please provide us with a business or street address where someone will be present at the delivery address between 9am-5pm to sign for the delivery. If you are not present when delivery is attempted we cannot guarantee it will be re-delivered in a timely manner. It may be returned to us or allocated to a third party company which we have no control over, and a re-delivery fee may be incurred in some instances. Once your order has been shipped you will be provided with a tracking number to follow the progress of your order online. It is the full responsibility of the receiver to ensure someone is present at the specified delivery address as there will be no compensation by Wayne Ritchie's for lost or missing parcels. All deliveries notated with "leave at front door" or similar will be left at the buyer's risk, no responsibility will be taken by Wayne Ritchie's for lost or missing parcels.
Incorrect addresses: In the event that you enter an incorrect or invalid address causing your order to be returned to us, a $20 fee will be charged before we can re-send the order to you a second time.
Pick-up in-store: Your click and collect order will typically be ready with 4 hours of placing your online order (during business hours) but this timeframe may differ on weekends and during late night trade periods. PLEASE DO NOT arrive to collect your order until you have received a pick-up confirmation email.
Pre-order items: we cannot provide guaranteed shipping dates but pre-orders are given priority and will be shipped immediately the same day the goods arrive in our warehouse.
We endeavour to keep our extensive online range as up-to-date as possible but if you cannot find what you're looking for, please Contact Us and we will do our best to find it for you.
RETURNS POLICY
Wayne Ritchie's Skiers Edge offers free returns for items that are faulty, not as described or incorrect item shipped. Please return the item to us within 14 days of date of purchase and will will issue a refund or replacement. If you change your mind, an item does not fit or the wrong size is ordered it can be returned to us in the brand new condition you received it and we will happily exchange it or issue a refund. PLEASE NOTE: it is the buyer's responsibility to pay return shipping on change of mind, items that do not fit or have been incorrectly ordered.
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- Sale items are offered at significantly discounted prices so please choose carefully as we WILL NOT accept exchanges or returns on sale items.
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