Expensive Handles

(woohoo) · (woohoo) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 06-30-2006, 11:17 AM

I was just wondering if it was worth paying $100 for a handle, does it really make that much difference from a cheap handle?

(thane_dogg) · (thane_dogg) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 06-30-2006, 11:18 AM

what handles are we talkin' about here?

(woohoo) · (woohoo) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 06-30-2006, 11:19 AM

Like some of the Helium handles or any of the more expensive ones

(woohoo) · (woohoo) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 06-30-2006, 11:24 AM

I was most wondering about the carbon handles though, those seem the most expensive do they give you more control?

(newmy79) · (newmy79) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 06-30-2006, 11:25 AM

It's a matter of preference. Buy what you like and what feels good in your hands. Not everyone has the wallet to throw $100 into a handle and $100 into a line.

You'll get a lot of replies on this. Suggestions as well. best advice: if you have a shop nearby, grab some handles and get a feel for them. And buy what you like. It's worth it in some people's eyes and not in others.

(zachr) · (zachr) **Join Date: Oct 2004** 06-30-2006, 11:25 AM

I think it is worth it if its more comfortable than the other ones.

(sixeye) · (sixeye) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 06-30-2006, 11:25 AM

I love my SL Bantam and for me, it was worth the money. I get a better grip with it and it pops out of my hands less often.

(woohoo) · (woohoo) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 06-30-2006, 11:27 AM

Alright thanks, because I've been using a real cheap handle from Walmart or something and I figured they were better but not better enough for me to drop a lot of money on.

(innov8) · (innov8) **Join Date: May 2005** 06-30-2006, 11:48 AM

If you are using a walmart handle, then I would suggest getting a new rope and handle thats made for wakeboarding, it will make a hudge difference over your walmart handle. I mean a hudge difference. To me a good rope and handle is just as important as a good board and bindings.

(dcranium) · (dcranium) **Join Date: Mar 2006** 06-30-2006, 12:04 PM

daniel- it probably makes a difference if you are throwing all kinds of tricks. if you're just starting out then it's not as big of a deal

(lukewtwt) · (lukewtwt) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 06-30-2006, 12:12 PM

Accurate has two really nice rope/handle combos that come in right around/below 100...not too shabby for a no stretch rope and an EVA handle.

apex here
http://www.buywake.com/catalog/detail/DV7cM

aerial here (nicer one)
http://www.boardersparadise.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=67166130&Cat egory_Code=G1a3&Product_Count=1

(woohoo) · (woohoo) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 06-30-2006, 12:12 PM

Yeah I've been wakeboarding for over half a year, as I ride more I get more into it, so I do think I really need a handle yet but I know I will need a better rope and handle when I can do more tricks and more importantly have enough money to buy one.

(woohoo) · (woohoo) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 06-30-2006, 12:13 PM

Thanks for the links those both look pretty nice.

(bat0525) · (bat0525) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 06-30-2006, 12:16 PM

I HAVE LISTED A NICE HANDLE ON EBAY FOR 49.95.ITS EVA CAMO WITH SPECTRA LEAD CK IT OUT.

(wakeecuador) · (wakeecuador) **Join Date: Feb 2006** 06-30-2006, 4:22 PM

Had anyone tried Hyperlite regiment handle?

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