The best wakeskate handle????

bmr712 · Posted: Aug 20, 2007 3:48 pm Post subject: The best wakeskate handle????

I need a new handle and I want some inut on the best wakeskate handle?

Slapdown · Kickflip Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 4240 City: Austin

what's up with people wanting the best handles this year? Is it really that important?

Evan71 · Posted: Aug 20, 2007 3:52 pm Post subject:

Slapdown, thank u so much, i appreciate that comment

bmr712, the cheapest one is probably the best

bmr712 · Posted: Aug 20, 2007 3:56 pm Post subject:

so any of the cheapest handles will be good?

Farlain_Rider · Faceplant Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 18 City: Toronto

ya man, do you really think a handle is gonna make a differance? just buy something that's cheap and comfortable.

sparrow.2 · Posted: Aug 20, 2007 4:03 pm Post subject:

Get yourself one you like the look and feel of and be done with it...

Wakeskating doesn't really rely on the handle that much. Board control and your legs are kinda more important Very Happy

If you are looking for a handle get one that feels just right in your hand. Not too thick or too thin, nice material on the grip and if it pleases your eye it should be perfect.

Have fun!

bmr712 · Posted: Aug 20, 2007 4:06 pm Post subject:

alright thanks

OverEasy · Pop Shuvit Joined: 08 Aug 2005 Posts: 167 City: Richardson

I asked the same question not long ago on this board, cuz my Straightline amoeba was getting pretty torn up. Ended up sticking with SL; went with one of the A.R.I. models. Nice & light, and you can get a new insert for about $20 if you want to switch out.

But the input above is correct; the handle really doesn't make any difference as far as your riding is concerned.

Calskater23 · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 1795 City: FRESNO

Cheap ones are always the longest lasting! Wink

nickl011 · Posted: Aug 20, 2007 7:18 pm Post subject:

Calskater23, I completely agree. We have had a $30 nylon handle/line combo for over ten years and is still strong, the grip is coming off a little from ski gloves.

MrMarbles · Posted: Aug 20, 2007 7:43 pm Post subject:

I just went with the accurate premier handle. I've had it about a month and a half. Initial results so far are good. I haven't had my hand ripped open yet from holding onto laybacks too long like my straightline one did (el cheapo).

Handles are definitely personal preference though, and I'm just throwing out mine. I probably spent 45 minutes in peformance holding and pulling on all the handles to find one I liked.

Space Ghost · Posted: Aug 20, 2007 7:46 pm Post subject:

carbon fiber = Crying or Very sad

accurate ARS= Very Happy

bmr712 · Posted: Aug 20, 2007 8:28 pm Post subject:

alright thanks alot

bmr712 · Posted: Aug 20, 2007 8:37 pm Post subject:

the only reason I ask is because my mom ran over the line and the handle survived. I have a cheap handle and I just got new line and didn't know if I should upgrade handles

provin1327 · Posted: Aug 20, 2007 11:17 pm Post subject:

Farlain_Rider, yea comfy. I was talking to Slapdown, about this, mine isn't comfy at all, and hard to grip. Hurts the nuckles I have to grab on so hard.

-=AlexXx=- · Posted: Aug 21, 2007 12:45 am Post subject:

i love the search button <3 Rolling Eyes

Jholiday · Posted: Aug 21, 2007 8:37 am Post subject:

get a premiere handle........my fav

coricluster · Backside 180 Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 1826 City: berlin

stay away from carbon i bought the last years regiment and its so badly falling apart. im going with a nice cheapy this time.

Jesse · Posted: Aug 21, 2007 10:18 am Post subject:

I've had a Cassette handle for like 3 years. I have yet to find one I dig more.