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Swatkinz 
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 Topic: Floating handlesPosted: April-01-2017 at 11:47am |
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Bought a couple of slalom ropes a couple years back and the handles don't float. Can floating handles be purchased separately anywhere?
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Steve
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Orlando76
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Posted: April-01-2017 at 12:00pm |
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Steve,
Floating handles are usually tied to bayliners. I'm not too sure if any are currently being made. IMO a normal handle that sinks is less likely to get caught in the prop, at least in my experience. Maybe zip tie pipe insulation to the V in the rope? |
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Posted: April-01-2017 at 12:17pm |
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Steve,
Maybe you could get some handles from Larry? Since he has vintage ropes, the handles are wood and it floats! 
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Posted: April-01-2017 at 12:30pm |
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I seem to remember Larry looking for these floats awhile back too
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Gary S
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Posted: April-01-2017 at 12:49pm |
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Besides you of all people know the rules Pete - Ski equipment must be from within a decade of the tow boat year of manufacture
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Posted: April-01-2017 at 2:29pm |
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Posted: April-04-2017 at 12:31am |
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Look next to the tubes at West Marine.
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Posted: April-07-2017 at 4:44pm |
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I've used rope floats ...Black foam tubes slid on the rope or handle to make my barefoot handles float better... I get them for $3 each on Lake Elmo Sports in the handle parts section
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Posted: April-07-2017 at 4:46pm |
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https://www.lakeelmosports.com/product.php?productid=220&cat=39&page=1
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Posted: April-07-2017 at 5:31pm |
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Chuck at Lake Elmo Sports is a great guy and true supporter of show / water ski and barefooting.
After the club I used to ski for had their trailer stolen with all of their gear - Chuck was quick to prepare a "care package" of equipment (including show boards) . I will say this as well, the show skiing community in general was very generous in their donations. |
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