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Best type of jump rope

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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 12:51 PM
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Default Best type of jump rope

I was planning of using jump rope to lose some weight. However, there are a lot of different options. What kind would you suggest? Leather? Fabric? Plastic/rubber? I want something that wont fall apart after a couple of minutes of use.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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Iirc the ones they had at my school were kind of like thick insulated electrical wire. Not that I was at a povvo school or anything, but they were very durable.





Really though, the best type of jump rope is the one that you actually use.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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Not one made of rope. They're too light and fray on non-smooth ground.



Rope with long beads around it will be more flexible



Solid plastic strand about 3/16" diameter is the best you're likely to find in a store. Get one with handles that have removable weights. Be sure to trim to the appropriate length for your height.



If you have it laying around, 3/16" or 1/4" plastic coated steel cable would also work.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 11:52 PM
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Start cheap and work your way up until you find something you're happy with...
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