Water skiing, wakeboarding, and wake surfing are fun watersports, and they all have one major thing in common – you need a tow rope to pull you across the water.
The rope is probably the most overlooked piece of equipment involved in the whole experience. Most people think about upgrading the board or skis and even their safety gear before considering different ropes options.
A high-quality ski rope can change the entire tow sports experience. Most of us just pick up the rope and get ready to go without a second thought to the quality of the gear. There are different lengths for each discipline, and you’ll find the technology in rope design more advanced than you expect.
This post unpacks the best water ski ropes. We’ll look at the design, performance, quality, and pricing to help you find the right model for you.
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Our Top Picks
- Best Overall Water Ski Ropes – Obcursco Water Ski Rope
The Obscuro brings you a five-section, 75-foot water ski rope that’s highly adjustable, with an EVA handle and floats. The rugged 16-strand braided E-poly rope gives you over 2,000-lbs tensile strength. - Best Premium Water Ski Ropes – Airhead Dyneema Thermal Rope
The Airhead Dyneema is the best premium ski rope available. You get a five-section design, with a total length of 7-feet and full adjustability. The innovative Dyneema tow cable provides ultimate repose for performance towing. - Best Budget Water Ski Ropes – Airhead 3-Section Ski Rope
The Airhead 3-section rope offers you a great value deal. You get a 16-strand braided E-poly design with an EVA-handle and three sections for a total riding length of 75-feet.
Water Ski Ropes Reviews
Best Overall Water Ski Rope – Obcursco Water Ski Rope
If you’re looking for the best overall water ski rope for skiing and wakeboarding, we recommend going with the Obcursco 5-section 75-foot ski rope. One look at this rope, and you can tell it’s durable, and the professional look and design make it a top choice for any competitor or enthusiast user.
The rope comes with a spiral-braided 16-strand weave. The result is a strong, durable rope with no chance of fraying or snapping, even on the deepest carves out on the water. The braided poly-E rope comes in five sections, allowing you to adjust the length to your riding style.
- Spiral-braided design for safer and more sturdy pulling, plus 16 strand braided 3/8" diameter Poly-E rope, can maximum provide 2202 pounds tensile force.
- The 17 inches EVA cover with a aluminum core help provide a superior grip for optimum performance.
- 5 sections adjustable design meets different demand at 75, 65, 55, 45, 35, 25, or 17 ft. Ideal for wakeboard, water ski, kneeboard and wakesurf.
- The foam helps handle float on the water, which keeps the rope away from your boat’s propeller and is easy to spot.
- A rope keeper is included for tangle-free storage. You have ONE YEAR Warranty Covered.
There’s a 40-foot black rope attached to the 5-foot handle rope for your standard setup. You get three more 10-foot green rope sections, allowing you to customize the rope length for skiing or wakeboarding. The 3/8″ diameter provides you with 2,202-lbs tensile strength.
The 15-inch EVA handle comes with an anti-slip design features a cross-hatched grip that gives you complete control over the rope in use. The front of the handle features foam floats, keeping the rope at the surface for easy collection. The bold green or red color scheme on the handle makes it easy to spot after a fall.
The tangle-free ski rope is a great choice, with an affordable price tag, and you get a 1-year warranty included with your purchase.
What We Liked
- 5-section adjustable length up to 75-feet.
- EVA easy-grip handle.
- 16-strand poly-E rope.
- Rope keeper included.
Best Premium Water Ski Rope – Airhead Dyneema Thermal Rope
If you’re looking for the best premium water ski rope money can buy, we recommend going with the Airhead Dyneema. This rope comes with a thermal-coated “Dyneema” line that removes any chance of twisting or kinking, giving you a stiff rope with no give.
This rope is the best choice for professional riders looking for more responsive performance from the Airhead Dyneema in turns. As a result of the stiff line offering no flexion, you get a responsive rope offering instant response for deep carving. This rope comes in a five-section design, with a 50-foot mainline and a 5-foot rope and handle. The three five-foot sections included give you a total rope length of up to a 70-foot distance.
- The Dyneema Flat Line Wakeboard Rope offers no stretch, as it boasts a crisp, instantaneous response that advance wakeboard riders demand
- Thermal-coated Dyneema rope is flat and virtually impossible to tangle. It floats well and the bright green color makes it easy to spot
- The wakeboard handle has a 15-inch EVA grip which provides a secure and comfortable hold
- The 70-foot rope features a 5-foot handle bridle, 4 section mainline (5,50,5,5,5), and boasts a 2,000 pound break strength
- A Rope Keeper is included for tangle-free storage
This line has impressive tensile strength, accommodating up to 2,000-lbs of tensile force before snapping. The Airhead Dyneema comes with a 15-inch EVA handle, featuring raised knurling for a better grip when wet.
The front of the handle comes with two foam floats to keep the handle on the surface, preventing it from catching on the motor props. There’s a rope keeper included for tangle-free storage, and you get a 1-year warranty on your purchase.
What We Liked
- Suitable for professional use.
- Five line section for 70-foot total length.
- EVA handle.
- Dyneema line construction for ultimate performance.
- Rope keeper included.
Best Budget Water Ski Rope – Airhead 3-Section Ski Rope
Airhead gets another mention in this review with the 3-section ski rope. Not only do Airhead make the best premium ski rope available, but they also make the best-value rope. The Airhead comes with a 3/8-Inch, 16-strand, UV-treated poly-E mainline, offering you up to 2,200-lbs tensile strength and plenty of stretching.
The rope comes in three sections. You get a 75-foot, 60-foot, or 45-Foot adjustable length, allowing easy wakeboarding or skiing adjustment. There’s a 12-inch grasp knot with oversized spiral rope braiding to give you a little bit of flexion in the rope, pulling you out of turns.
- 17 Degree, 13-Inch radius aluminum core handle
- Amoeba patterned EVA wraps the handle
- 3/8-Inch, 16 strand, UV treated mainline
- 3 Sections for skiing, wake boarding, or knee boarding at 75, 60, or 45-Feet
- Full length finger guards create a comfortable split finger grip
The Airhead 3-Section Ski Rope features a UV-treated mainline, preventing fading of the colors. The Amoeba-patterned handle extends the design theme through the rope for an eye-catching pattern, and you have two colors, red and yellow, contrasting the black braiding for easy identification in the water.
The 17-degree, 13-inch EVA padded handle features raised bumps allowing for easy grip when wet, and the rugged plastic leaders prevent the rope from squeezing on your hands and fingers.
There’s no foam float, but you could easily add your own made from DIY materials that will cost you next to nothing. It’s an affordable rope for wake sports and skiing enthusiasts.
What We Liked
- Affordable quality.
- EVA handle.
- Ploy-E 16-strand braided design.
- Rope keeper included.
Hyperlite Pro Surf Rope
The Hyperlite Surf rope is a great choice for professional wakeboarders. This rope comes with a 25-foot length, so it’s not suitable for waterskiing or doing deep turns, but it’s a great choice for landing the largest airs, allowing you to send it to the max.
The rope features a design from professional wakeboarder Noah Flegel. Noah decided to integrate the use of E-poly materials for a bit of stretch and play in the rope without losing tensile strength, thanks to the 16-braid design.
Hyperlite added oversized foam end-caps to the professional 10-inch handle, suitable for team riders. The 10-inch grip makes it ideal for double-hand and single-hand riding styles.
We like the addition of the integrated foam on the handles, keeping the handle on the surface for easy collection. There are also four machined floats included preventing the rope from tangling in the props after a fall.
The handle features comfortable EVA materials, with knurling for easy handling in the water. You get options for three colors: blue, green, and Rasta-styled colors. Unfortunately, there’s no rope keeper included.
What We Liked
- Professional design suitable for team riders.
- Four machine floats included.
- E-poly materials and 16-strand braided design.
- Three colors available.
Obcursco Wakeboard Rope
The Obcursco wakeboard rope is another top choice from this leading brand. You get a two-section design, with a total rope length of 70-feet for skiing and wakeboarding.
This model comes with the Obcursco 16-strand, E-poly construction, providing up to 2,200-lbs of tensile strength. This rope has a little stretch, making it a great choice for extra speed out of deep turns.
The rope features UV treatment to prevent fading and weathering, and there’s an attractive red and black weave in the rope for an impressive aesthetic. The handle is where this Obcursco model comes into its own.
- Professional 16-strand 30-filament rope can maximum provide 2200 lbs tensile force. Ideal for wakeboard, Kneeboard and other water sports
- The 15 Inch double-density EVA Cover is machined to provide a superior grip for optimum performance
- The 6 Inch TPR covered aluminum handle provides extra leverage and pull for spins and inverted tricks
- The PVC bridle is fully encased in flexible vinyl for protection against abrasion and wear
- A rope keeper is included for tangle-free storage. You have ONE YEAR Warranty Covered
You get a lightweight 6-inch TPR aluminum handle featuring a 15-inch double-density EVA amoeba-pattern design allowing for raised bumps that make the handle easy to grip in the water.
The handle features side PVC leaders preventing pinching of your hands. The rope bridal features PVC coating, leading to a foam float to keep the handle on the surface for easy collection. The rope comes in two colors, red and green, and you get a rope keeper included, along with a 1-year warranty.
What We Liked
- Unique handle and bridal design.
- Handle float included.
- 16-strand, 30-filament rope.
- EVA handle.
- Rope keeper included.
Swell Pro Wakesurf Rope
This tow rope from Swell is ideal for wakeboarders and wake surfers. The short 25-foot length means it’s not long enough to accommodate skiing. This “Pro” model is the best choice for professional riders and wakesports enthusiasts.
This rope comes with a ¾-inch thickness of the mainline, adds durability and strength, and better float, keeping the rope at the surface for easy collection after falls.
- 24' WITH 3 REMOVABLE SECTIONS
- 3/4" DOUBLE THICK FLOATING ROPE - The entire rope is designed to stay on top of the water to make sure it stays out of harms way
- 8" SOFT TOUCH HANDLE
- 7" Foam Floats - Ensure the rope stays top of water and out of harms way
The braided polypropylene material offers plenty of tensile strength, giving you a responsive feel when surfing. The rope also features four 7-inch foam floats, preventing tangling in the boat props. The rope also features three sections, allowing you to adjust the length to suit your riding style.
The Swell Pro Wakesurf rope features a professional-level 8-inch soft-touch handle for single-handed grip. The leaders prevent the rope from pinching your hands. The only complaint we have is the blue-grey color that makes the rope less identifiable in the water.
What We Liked
- Professional design suitable for one-handed control.
- Braided polypropylene materials.
- Foam floats along the rope and on the handle.
- Soft-touch 8-inch handle.
Seleware Water Ski Rope
If you’re looking for an affordable and functional tow rope for waterskiing, the Seleware is a great choice. This rope comes in two pieces, with the handle section measuring 4-feet and the tow rope measuring 71-feet, for a total length of 75-feet, ideal for skiing.
The Seleware water ski rope features design and construction with braided polyester materials, providing up to 2,000-lbs of tensile strength for high-performance skiing without worrying about snapping the rope on turns.
- High-quality rubber handle with 2 floats, won't sink, easy to find.
- Ropes are made of 100% polyester material, UV resistant, won't be moldy, load up to 4000 lbs, 2 section perfect for water ski, boat tow and towable tube.
- The handle is made of aluminum with soft rubber covered, comfy and long lasting, Which is better than the foam grip handle may rips within a few uses.
- Ideal for wakeboard, Kneeboard and other water sports.
- 100% SATISFACTION GURANTEED: If you are dissatisfied for any reason, return your order within 30-Days for full refund, we will always go above and beyond to ensure you are happy with your customer experience with SELEWARE
You get a UV-resistant poly-E material that’s fade-resistant and a bright yellow/black color for the rope allowing for easy visibility in the water after a fall. The standout feature of this tow rope is the handle. Unlike other models that rely on EVA to coat the handle, this model features a molded soft rubber construction.
The soft rubber coating is easy to grip but might present more slipping than EVA. However, you get a long service life, and the molded handle leaders ensure the rope doesn’t clamp down on your hands. In front of the handle, you find two 4-inch foam floats, keeping the rope on the surface for easy spotting and collection.
What We Liked
- Unique molded rubber handle design.
- Braided high-tensile polyester construction.
- Floats on handle.
- 75-foot length.
Seachoice 4-Section Wakeboard Rope
If you’re looking for an affordable, no-frills ski rope, the Seachoice is a great buy. This rope has the same design characteristics as the leading models, featuring polypropylene construction with a 16-strand braided design for added strength.
The rope offers you a tensile strength of 2,000-lbs, making it a tough, rugged rope you can trust. You get a total 75-feet length ideal for water skiing, and you get a four-section design, offering you three ten-foot sections and a 40-foot extension rope. Set it up for skiing, wakeboarding, or surfing – whatever your riding style.
- 16-Strand hollow-braid polypropylene rope resists rot
- 15 Inch handle with textured EVA grip
- Sections (40, 10, 10 and 10 feet) allow wakeboarder to shorten or lengthen the rope according to preferred area of the wake
- Rope and handle float for quick and easy retrieval on the water
- Coated to resist the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) light
The coated rope is UV resistant, preventing fade, and you get different colors in each section, featuring blue, purple, black, and red sections for easy spotting in the water. However, we feel that they could have used another color other than blue for the handle and leader rope, making it less challenging to see in the water.
The 15-inch handle suits double-handed use for water skiing, but it has enough strength to accommodate single-handed use when wakeboarding and wakesurfing. The EVA cover on the handle provides a soft, comfortable grip when riding, and there’s traction allowing easy collection from the water without slipping.
You get rubberized leaders preventing the rope clamping on your hands and a rope keeper included with your purchase for easy storage.
What We Liked
- Affordable.
- Four-section design for skiing and wakesports.
- EVA floating handle.
- Strong tensile strength.
- Rope keeper included.
SGT Knots Water Ski Rope
The SGT Knots water ski rope proves that you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a high-quality tow rope. This model comes with a no-frills design making it affordable but functional. The rope comes in a single piece, featuring an overall length of 75-feet, with a 3/8-inch mainline providing up to 2,000-lbs of tensile strength.
You get high-quality, braided polypropylene fibers in the rope construction, with the hollow-braid structure of the rope adding to its lightweight feel and better float in the water. There are no line floats included, as we would expect with this price point.
- WATER SKI ROPE - SGT KNOTS single section ski rope is designed for all extreme water sports, including water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, and kneeboarding. 1-section kneeboard, wakeboard, and water ski ropes are a great place to start for beginners who have very little experience.
- WATER RESISTANT MATERIAL - Our water sports rope is made from high-quality polypropylene fibers, providing excellent resistance against moisture degradation. The hollow braid structure makes this a lightweight, easy to handle rope.
- FLOATABLE HANDLE - Our wakeboard rope features a lightweight, yet sturdy 12 inch aluminum core handle with performance “Tractor” grip and molded fingertip protectors.
- SIZES - SGT KNOTS watersports rope has a width of 3/8 inches and a length of 75 feet.
- VETERAN OWNED and OPERATED - Just like the Marine Corps, SGT KNOTS is committed to be the best of the best. We continue to live by the motto, Semper Fidelis—Always Faithful. Our loyalty to our customers is what makes us who we are, and the reason we continue to grow in popularity and product offerings. We promise to maintain the strength and consistency of our products. We also pass down our bulk savings to our customers.
However, you get an aluminum rubberized handle with knurling for great grip in the wet and a 12-inch width for double-handed or single-handed riding styles. The plastic leaders prevent clamping on your hands, but there are no floats in front of the handle.
You get decent float, but the black handle and blue rope might make it challenging to spot in the water. Overall, it’s a basic tow rope but the most affordable option in this review.
What We Liked
- Affordable price tag.
- Polypropylene materials hold up to 2,000-lbs.
- Aluminum handle with high-performance “Tractor” grip.
Other Best Selling Options
- This water ski tow rope features a 12-inch aluminum core handle with a performance grip and molded finger protectors, so you can hang on tight for long periods of time
- 75-foot, 1 section water ski rope can also be used for wakeboarding and kneeboarding
- This durable, high-quality 16-strand rope is 75-feet long and has a 1,500-pound tensile strength
- UV treated so it'll stay a vibrant blue marine color even after years in the sun
- A Rope Keeper is included for tangle-free storage
- RIDE AT YOUR BEST Krakafat’s slalom water ski rope with handle, made of durable, UV, abrasion and water resistant Poly-E material, that floats. An all-round ski tow rope with 7 sections. Adjust the rope length to suit advanced and beginner riders.
- THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF STRETCH 16 strand, 40 filament quality hollow braid waterski rope and handle lessens shock to your arms at high speeds. Perfect wakeboard rope and handle with low stretch to give you more consistent pull from the boat.
- LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM CORE 13” HANDLE featuring a comfortable EVA foam grip to reduce hand fatigue so you can spend more time on the water doing what you love. Complete with full length PVC finger protectors to avoid pinched fingers.
- HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH to carry rider/s weighing up to 340lbs. Don’t buy a separate tube rope, detach the 5ft handle and use the 70ft adjustable mainline as a tubing rope for boat. Versatility for the whole family – it’s a ski ropes for water skiing, kneeboard rope and tube ropes for tubing.
- NEVER LOSE THE ROPE! Our ski ropes for watersports are made with floating handles and bright colors to make this tow rope for skiing easy to see in the water. Ski boat rope keeper included for easy storage. Get on up, ADD TO CART
- Premium water ski tow rope features a comfortable grip 12-inch aluminum core handle with molded finger protectors, so you’ll always be able to hang on tight with ease
- 75-foot, 4 section water ski rope can also be used for wakeboarding and kneeboarding
- 16-strand rope features a 1,600-pound tensile strength
- Candy striped color scheme of the UV-treated rope won’t fade in the bright sun
- A Rope Keeper is included for tangle-free storage
Water Ski Ropes Buyer’s Guide
Buying a watersports tow rope is more of an important decision than you probably realize. There are several components going into the development, design, and construction of waterski and wakesports ropes.
Understanding the different ropes for each sport helps you improve your experience on the water. This section unpacks everything you need to know about choosing the right rope for your watersports activity.
Water Ski Rope Features
Sections Vs. Single-Piece
First, you’ll need to understand that ropes come in different lengths to suit wakeboarding, wakesurfing, and skiing. Typically, a wakesurf rope is anywhere up to 20-feet long. A wakeboarding rope is up to 45-feet to 50-feet long, and a waterskiing rope is 70-feet to 75-feet in length.
Single-piece ropes are the better beginner choice for waterskiing, while sectional ropes let you adjust the length to suit your task at hand. Sectional ropes come in three to five-piece setups, offering you extensions from 5-feet to 40-feet in length for any towsports activity.
Waterski Rope Characteristics
Mainline Thickness
The mainline thickness should be a minimum of ¾” thick. Any thinner than this reduces tensile strength, stretching, or snapping the line.
Tensile Strength
Look for ropes offering minimal tensile strength of 1,000-lbs, with 2,000-lbs being the preferred option: the more tensile strength, the less chance of stretching or snapping the line.
UV Protection
If you’re buying a polyester-weave or poly-E rope, we recommend ensuring that it has treatment for UV exposure. UV rays will fade and degrade the materials, reducing service life.
Rope Keeper
Most models come with a rope keeper for easy collection and storage of your tow rope when not in use.
Choosing the Right Water Ski Rope Material
Waterski ropes are available in several material combinations. Here are the top materials used in the construction of watersports ropes.
Polyethylene
Polyethylene is a lightweight rope offering you excellent strength. However, it tends to kink, and that’s why most manufacturers weave it with nylon and other fabrics to enhance its strength and resilience. It’s an inexpensive material, and that’s why it’s such a popular option for use in ski ropes and docking lines.
Polypropylene
This material is the most common type found in watersports towing ropes. It’s also an inexpensive material, and many tow rope manufacturers combine it with poly-E to enhance the rope’s durability, stretch, and resilience. Polypropylene doesn’t absorb water or shrink when wet. It secures knots while remaining flexible and temperature resistant.
Nylon
Nylon is one of the strongest textiles known to man, and rope manufacturers use it to reinforce ropes made with other materials previously mentioned. Nylon increases tensile strength while remaining flexible and water-resistant. You get three-strand, and fully-braided nylon weaves, and it’s the ideal choice for reinforcing tow ropes.
Polyester
Poly-E is an expensive rope material, but its ultra-low stretch and ultra-high-strength properties make it a sought-after choice in tow rope manufacturing. The material remains pliable under pressure and temperature, and it’s water-resistant, with no shrinking. However, it has a lack of elasticity. Therefore, many manufacturers blend it in weaves with other materials to enhance stretch and reduce costs.
High Modulus Polyethylene
Otherwise known as Dyneema and Spectra, HMP is the strongest, most durable textile in the world. It has exception abrasion resistance, excellent tensile strength, and no stretch in the rope. Dyneema tow ropes are thin and have no stretch, making them ideal for professional wakesports use. It’s the best material available for tow ropes, but you’ll pay double to triple the cost of other materials.
Water Ski Vs. Wakeboard Ropes
When you’re choosing your watersports rope, you might find that you don’t understand the needs of the sport and how they relate to the rope design. With waterskiing, you need a rope offering you elasticity and stretch while providing resilience to ensure the rope returns to its original length.
When water skiing, you’re further behind the boat than wakeboarding. As a result, a stretchy tow rope will lengthen into turns, slowing you down for creating long, sweeping curves. When you’re wakeboarding, you need the opposite. Wakeboarders need a stiff, non-elastic tow rope.
The stiffness in the rope lets them whip out of turns without the elasticity of the water ski rope slowing them down. As a result, they get all the speed they need to hit the lip of the wake as hard as possible for the highest airs.
Choosing the wrong rope for your chosen sport could end up being a disaster. Fortunately, we have a model to suit any watersports activity in this review.
Design Elements of Water Ski Handles
Now that you understand the importance of choosing the right rope with the right materials for your chosen sport, it’s time to look at the other end – the handle.
The handle for your tow rope is as important as the rope itself, and it plays a role in the experience, even though it might not seem like it when you’re riding. Here are the top design elements to look for in a prospective two rope for waterskiing and wakesports.
Width
The width of the handle matters. Typically, wakesports involve the rider keeping only one hand on the rope at all times. The standing position with the hips pointed perpendicular to the handle means that placing your backhand on the rope disrupts your balance.
Therefore, wakesports ropes will have a shorter handle width than water skiing ropes. The shorter handle design also makes it easy for the rider to pass the handle behind their back when executing flip tricks off the wake.
Materials
The handle should feature a design with aluminum or plastic materials for a lightweight feel that’s easy to move between your hands and behind your back. Some models come with a curve in the handle for identifying the center sweet spot, and others have a straight design.
EVA Grip or Molded Rubber
Most professional-level handles use an EVA material for the rider grip. The EVA features bumps molded into the surface to improve rider grip and use in the water.
However, EVA can perish, requiring you to replace the entire rope just for the grip. Molder rubber handles are durable, and they usually come with ergonomic grips molded into the design.
Finger Guards
The last thing you want is the rope crushing your fingers at the ends of the handle. Look for handles with plastic or molded leaders to keep the rope away from your fingers.
Floats
If you fall, the rope needs to float to avoid tangling in the motor props. Top professional ropes feature floats along the rope and at the handle to keep the handle and line above the water to prevent entanglement and for easy spotting and collection.
Tips To Choose A Water Ski Rope – Key Takeaways
- Choose the right length for wakesports or waterskiing. Look for sectional ropes for versatile use.
- Choose sturdy materials to limit stretch or elastic materials to suit your sport.
- Choose a rope with an ergonomic handle to reduce hand fatigue.
- EVA and rubber molded grips offer better grip in your hands.
- Plastic leaders prevent the rope from pinching your hands.
- Choose a rope and handle with floats if possible.
Water Ski Rope FAQs
Q: What are the best rope lengths for waterskiing and wake surfing?
All tow watersports require different rope lengths. If you’re wakesurfing, a 10-foot to 25-foot rope is fine. For wakeboarding, you’ll need to extend that by 20-feet and by up to 50-feet for water skiing. For wakesurfing, you’re closer to the boat, riding the wave. The rope keeps you in the pocket and riding and helps you recover if the wave pushes you out. It would help if you had a bit more length to cross over the wake and perform tricks with wakeboarding. For waterskiing, you want to be as far back as possible, up to 75-feet, to get steep, deep carves.
Q: Do I need floats on my water skiing rope?
Floats are a no-brainer for anyone with experience with towing watersports. When the rider falls, the rope lands in the water. If it doesn’t have floats, it’s going to sink. As a result of the rope sinking and you turning the boat or ski around, there’s a chance the props with tangle and mangle the line, or the jets will suck it up into the engine. Floats keep the rope on the surface, preventing damage while making for easy identification when collecting the rope and rider.
Q: What are the key features of water ski ropes?
When you’re looking for a good quality tow rope, the minimum quality requirements are a braided 16-strand poly-material (and the length is important too, but that depends on your needs). Next, look for comfortable, durable handles and floats for the handle, and the line is a nice touch.
Q: Where should I buy my water ski rope, and what can I expect to pay?
We recommend getting the best water ski rope brands and products at Amazon. Amazon gives you the best selection and the best prices. You get free, fast shipping and buyer protection for Prime members and great customer service. If you’re looking to find out what you’ll pay for a tow rope, we have options. The models in our review range from $25 to over $100. It’s all up to you to decide which model suits your watersports needs.
Water Ski Ropes – The Verdict
After reading through the reviews for the best water ski ropes, you probably have your eye on something for your boat and your watersports activity requirements.
We get it if you’re having trouble settling on the right model for you. With so much choice, which one is the right rope?
If you’re still on the fence with your decision, why not save yourself the frustration and hassle, and go with one of our top picks? We have a model to suit water skiing and wakesports and choices for professional or entry-level models.
- The Best Overall Water Ski Ropes – Obcursco Water Ski Rope
- The Best Premium Water Ski Ropes – Airhead Dyneema Thermal Rope
- The Best Budget Water Ski Ropes – Airhead 3-Section Ski Rope
