I bought two ropes at the same time. I use them both. The other one is the classic leather boxers jump rope. The beaded rope is nice. It's has a little bit of heft to it and spins nicely. It works your arms a little bit and does not easily snag and stop if you brush a shoe with it. I use the leather rope for a faster spin, but it stops if it gets anywhere near a shoe. The beaded rope is probably my favorite though. It looks good and it feels good when I'm using it. If you're looking for a solid rope with a little substance to it, this is a good one.
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This is an excellent jump rope. The beads are shaped a little differently and provide very uniform weight distribution. For a beaded rope, you can go really fast. Another nice feature is that the nylon string is stretchy, which makes it easier to adjust than a non-stretch string. You can achieve just the right length which provides the best weight distribution. I will point out that this rope is heavier than most beaded ropes (11 oz), so it might take a while to adjust to this. I am very satisfied.
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Pros:
High quality.
The beads are nice and handles are comfortable.
Better than most other beaded jump ropes I've used.
Cons:
The caps in the handle fall out easily. Nothing breaks your concentration while jumping like pieces falling off your jump rope.
I am 6'1 and have long arms. This jump rope is just a little short for me. It's easy enough to lengthen but I wish they would include a few extra beads or make it longer by default.
Overall, this is a very nice jump rope. The length issue and cap problem can easily be fixed. I'm just being very critical. If you are looking for a beaded jump rope, you won't be disappointed with this one.
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