The 10 Best Water Ski Ropes
This wiki has been updated 20 times since it was first published in October of 2017. Whether you are a newbie to the sport or have been water skiing for years, a high-quality rope is essential for enjoyment and improving your skills. These options come in a variety of lengths, weights, and tensile strengths, letting you pick the one that best suits your riding style and experience level. We've also selected a few that can tolerate saltwater environments. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
Editor's Notes
March 30, 2019:
Water ski ropes might not seem very complicated at first glance, but there's actually tons of variation in terms of type and design when you take a closer look. On the most basic end of the spectrum, options like the Invincible Marine 75-Foot amount to little more than a length of marine-grade polypropylene cord attached to an aluminum bar. On the more advanced end, models like Airhead Kwik Tek Spectra incorporate comfortable EVA handles and no-stretch line that helps increase responsive and maximize performance out on the water. Which kind is right for you will depend largely on your experience level, but for those just looking for a simple yet durable -- not to mention affordable -- option for skiing but also wakeboarding and tubing, we think the Rave Promo is the best bet.