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Wakeboard Winch Rope

One of the hottest new items on the wakeboarding scene in the last few years has been the introduction of the wakeboard winch. Winch skating has been gaining momentum since Tony Robinson came up with the ReWind Winch in 2003. Wakeboarding enthusiasts like the direct power of a stationary wakeboard winch as opposed to the mobile feel of a boat. Where should you start if you want to obtain a wakeboard winch? And what other considerations do you need to get the most out of your wakeboard winch? Here are some good suggestions. • Make or Buy Your Wakeboard Winch? You can find a commercial wakeboard winch in many places on the web. Of course, you should expect to pay around $1600 to $2000 for a high quality wakeboard winch. Granted you can be assured that the condition of the engine and the amount of horsepower in a commercial wakeboard winch will be sufficient for your needs. However the price tag has created a fad towards boarders building their own wakeboard winches. There are complete websites devoted to the plans, designs and photos of the homemade wakeboard winch. While making your own from scratch will save you money, be prepared to invest a lot of time into both constructing and obtaining the appropriate materials for your wakeboard winch. If you attempt to create your own wakeboard winch you will need to obtain an engine that is in good condition and has enough horsepower. Often engines can be obtained on E-bay. A wakeboard winch also needs to use the right metals for the drum. So making your own wakeboard winch is a significant undertaking. • Why a Wakeboard Winch? Winching has opened up new venues to riders that weren’t even conceivable before the introduction of the wakeboard winch. It’s no surprise that in a sport already known for its heart-pumping excitement, the addition of the wakeboard winch would gain momentum as quickly as it has. Before the introduction of the wakeboard winch, wake boarders were pretty much relegated to wide-open bodies of water, far away from it all. The wakeboard winch can be set-up almost anywhere, which has made wake skating accessible to a much larger audience. • What About Wakeboard Winch Rope? You already know the importance of a strong, lightweight, non-stretch wakeboard rope for your handle, what about for your wakeboard winch? The length and quality of the rope used for your wakeboard winch will have a huge impact on your ride. A wakeboard winch rope needs to stand up to significantly more stress as the wakeboard winch is constantly pulling the rope in at ride speed. Your rope should be any where from 200 to 1000 feet long depending on your experience, needs and riding venue. Your wakeboard winch rope should be heavy duty and highly durable. A non-stretch fiber like Dyneema is a must for wakeboard winch rope. Also, the wakeboard winch rope should be coated to protect against sea salt and UV rays and able to stand abrasion. The wakeboard winch ropes that glow are especially helpful. Finding the best wakeboard winch shouldn’t be too difficult. Whether you decide to make or buy your wakeboard winch, just ensure it has a great engine and a solid drum. Then find your self some obscure nirvana, and get winching.