Benefits of Spectra Rope

 Why string up a handle in spectra rope instead of polypropylene rope?

• Superman Strength - 1/4" spectra rope has an average breaking point of 7000 lbs versus 3/8" polypro rope has an average breaking point of 1800 lbs.  Spectra provides skiers super strength at the most skier stressed spot of a handle...the rope around the grommets.

• Lightness Factor - An IN TOW Team 12" (1.03) strung up in 1/4" spectra rope with the short grey sleeves weighs 11.1 ounces compared to a Masterline Team 12" (1.03) strung up in 3/8" polypro rope with the short black sleeves weighs 13.1 ounces.  (Note:  IN TOW and Masterline handle core bars are exactly the same purchased from a U.S. manufacturer).

• Precision Measurement - With spectra rope a skier can fine tune the length of the handle without a fid and without untying any knots providing slalom skiers as much length as possible.

• Durability - Nick Parsons states, "I like the spectra rope because of durability and thickness.  My spectra handles don't fray and last longer".

• Extra Length - Freddie Winter states, "I like the thin rope because it gives me a little extra length when tied to a tournament line".  The loop of a handle strung up in 1/4" spectra rope is a single thickness while a handle strung up in 3/8" polypro rope is a double thickness.  These handles will measure the same by themselves, but when connected to the slalom mainline the spectra handle gains an extra inch over the thicker polypro rope.