What type of Jump Rope should I Buy?

[gregeet]

I've tried so many different ropes...

Not a fan of the super thin / wire ones, they're great for going fast and doing double and triple unders but they are too light. I feel like i don't get a good workout in, my shoulders don't feel it.

Leather ropes are too slow and also too light, they feel like they get slowed down due to wind resistance.

PVC jump ropes are my favorite, I can go fast, the weight is good and great for double unders and cross-overs.

Overall it's best to try a couple, everyone is different.

[Boxfan83]

Im looking online and they got some of these new adjustable thin speed ropes, Are those good?

Honestly man, my boys and I just use a licorice type jump rope we bought at the 99cent store and they work great.

[Boxfan83]

Leather rope, wood handles with rollers.
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[the_blueprint]

i prefer the thing plastic ropes without the wire. i have used most types other than a leather rope.

the wire is good for going fast. the thin plastic i find can be used for everything and i would imagine a leather rope would be as good.

the thing i hate the most about the plastic ones that if you skip outside, after a while they snap in half as a result of the wear. but if you have space in doors then you have no worries. i much prefer skipping to running, not saying it should be a substitute but i find it more enjoyable and feel it warms me up very well all over.