Find the Right Size Rope |
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| It's important to use the correct size jump rope. With a rope that's too big or too small, you could end up stumbling over it, hitting yourself in the head, or even falling down. These things not only hurt, but can be a little embarrassing. And these little annoyances become huge frustrations when your practicing your tricks. Below is a guide you can use to find out what the best size is for you. It's quick, it's painless, and if you're rope ends up being too big, don't worry, you can always tie knots near the handles to make it smaller. |
| The Basic Jump | The Tricks |
| For Single Jumping | ||
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Hold an end of the rope in each hand, and stand on the middle. The ends should reach your armpits. |
| For Side-by-Side Jumping | ||
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With you and a friend both standing on the middle of the rope, the ends should come up to your armpits. |
| For The Wheel, Traveling, and Jumping with a Partner |
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The ends of the rope should come up to your shoulders when you're standing in the middle. |
 Remember, if you do need a new jump rope,
Skookum has them in all sorts of sizes, styles and colors. And we don't just sell them to
retailers and schools, we sell them to individual people too. You can order ropes online (via
our secure web form) or call us, toll-free at 1-800-255-9526. |
