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Old     (typhoon)      Join Date: Jul 2001       09-01-2013, 7:43 AM Reply   
I am not sure how to tie the braid or knots in the ripe are tied on the surfer side not the pylon? How to tie and/or what kind of knots?
Thanks
Old     (CHern5972)      Join Date: Jul 2012       09-03-2013, 6:47 AM Reply   
Huh
Old     (typhoon)      Join Date: Jul 2001       09-03-2013, 7:33 AM Reply   
also how far apart do you tie the knots?
Old     (rallyart)      Join Date: Nov 2006       09-03-2013, 8:04 AM Reply   
A figure 8 knot gives a good grip and is easy to tie. I don't have a knotted rope so maybe someone will pipe in that has one. However, I suspect that 24-30" between knots would be adequate.
Old     (rugbyballa3)      Join Date: Feb 2013       09-03-2013, 10:42 AM Reply   
yeah buy a surf rope they are cheap. i think i bought a fat sack from my dealer and he threw a surf rope in. hahahaha
Old     (tonyv420)      Join Date: Jul 2007       09-03-2013, 11:09 AM Reply   
buy one!
Old     (FastR3DN3K)      Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Midlothian TX       09-03-2013, 11:53 AM Reply   
Surf ropes are dirt cheap and not worth the hassle of trying to make yourself. I got a 20' rope from my Tige dealer for free when I bought my board. I think it retailed for $40, which is worth it to not have to waste time trying to figure out the right lengths and trying to add padding if desired.
Old     (dobber)      Join Date: Jul 2012       09-04-2013, 11:02 AM Reply   
I use an old junk ski rope.
Old     (Greeko)      Join Date: May 2013       09-04-2013, 12:48 PM Reply   
Its worth Buying one for $40-50...not worth burning your hands over it!
Old     (boardjnky4)      Join Date: Dec 2011       09-04-2013, 12:51 PM Reply   
gotta love the rich kids of wakeworld. Dude has a spare rope that he wants to braid for surfing, and wakeworld's solution is to throw more money at it.
Old     (tonyv420)      Join Date: Jul 2007       09-04-2013, 2:15 PM Reply   
If I were rich, I'd buy him a rope! LOL
Old     (Iceberg)      Join Date: Dec 2011       09-04-2013, 6:27 PM Reply   
He wants to make one that, that is his prerogative. I cant help you with the braid, but I would suggest you use a rope with a braided sheath (kernmantle) and use a thicker rope as well. Thin rope is dangerous. I made one for about $24 and it actually fits my requirements quite well. FYI, not all surf ropes are long enough for some boats and towers, especially the larger boats. I used a piece of Schedule 40, 3/4" CPVC pipe about 9-10" long as the handle and use a double figure of 8 knot to secure it back to the main strand (triangle). You tie one figure of 8 then slide on the plastic pipe and retrace the figure of 8 to secure it. Then, about every 2' to the sweet spot I tied a simple knot. I put on a couple of pieces of pool noodle to act as floats near the handle. Due to the rope thickness, I tied a smaller section to the end with a sheet bend knot for the tower hook. Initially i just had one big knot at the end, but the handle is so much easier to use!

Last edited by Iceberg; 09-04-2013 at 6:29 PM.

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