Jump rope recommendations

[KathiCville]

Thanks, Susan and Kathi! Just the kind of input I was looking for. I'm definitely a beginner but figure it's worth buying a decent rope that's a pleasure, not pain, to use.

[Susan]

From the lik Kathi posted, the cheap plastic rope I was referring to is the "Licorice PVC Rope". It's so cheap that you can't really go wrong with it and will give you the same workout as more expensive ropes.

The Buddy Lee rope looks fine too. I haven't tried it, but the way the handles are attached to the rope looks fine for tricks. Generally for a beginner there is no need to achieve maximum speed.

[Kathi]

Here's another thought on what rope to buy.

A novice should purchase a beaded rope that can be adjusted. The extra weight of the beaded rope provides more feedback for beginners. As proficiency with jumping rope increases, move to a lighter rope, which forces improvements in technique and allows the rope to be turned with greater speed.

http://graycookmovement.com/?p=406

[KathiCville]

More great info, thanks! I wondered about the "beaded" factor that pops up in some jump rope descriptions.

I think I'll make a trip to a local sporting goods store and see if they have a variety on hand so I can compare types.