Valeo Jump Rope Speed

by Valeo

Product Features

• Adjustable-length jump rope designed for speed training
• Rope measures 10 feet long overall and can be shortened to any length
• Durable solid rubber rope construction
• Molded handles with foam grips for comfort
• Sealed ball bearings for even rotation

Product Description

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The Speed Jump Rope from Valeo is designed to provide consistent and fast training with an adjustable 10 feet of length. The rope is constructed of durable, solid rubber and the molded handles with foam grips provide a comfortable and secure hold. The rope's sealed ball bearings keep the rope rotated quickly and evenly for fast jumping. Highly portable, this jump rope provides a great way to get an aerobic workout virtually anywhere.

Product Description

Adjustable 10 ft. long durable solid rubber rope. Molded handles with foam grips and sealed ball bearings for even rotation.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 5 x 1.5 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007IS6ZG
• Item model number: JRS
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (228 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

134 of 138 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works for me!, June 9, 2008

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K. PARRISH (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Valeo Jump Rope Speed (Sports)

I saw a few complaints about adjusting the length of this rope. However, I had no issues pulling the caps off the end of the handles and did so by hand. Then I measured the length I needed - to measure a jump rope correctly, stand on the middle of the rope with both feet. The ends should come up to your armpits. There were two extra crimp bands included, so I just cut off the extra length, used a pair of small pliers to crimp the new band in place, and put the cap back on. I recommend you use a rubber band wrapped around where you think you need the crimp band first, try jumping with it for a few rotations, then put the crimp band on where the rubber band was. Too easy.

77 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Yes, another problem on the adjustment., May 2, 2006

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Matt Keaton (Charleston, WV) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Valeo Jump Rope Speed (Sports)

Yes, it's a decent speed rope for the money and yes, it's extremely frustrating to adjust. For me, the problem wasn't so much in getting the metal cap off (easily done with a simple, sturdy flathead screwdriver pinned in the center of the tab) nor was it in actually adjusting the length of the rope. The problem was in getting the tab back in the handle. The cylindrical metal tab has to be snug in the handle lest it fly off during your excercise, but OH MYYY!!!, getting it back in requires an incredible and equal amount of pressure on all sides at the same time. I spent almost an hour before I finally got lucky and was able to push it back in. Good luck!!

As for the review concerning knots, I can see how they might prove to be cumbersome with the hindering of the motion of the rope. However, I'm not sure why anyone would want to tie knots in the first place. Just cut away the excess rope.

Now that my frustration is gone and my rope is fixed, it does a great job.

55 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars not easily adjustable, November 9, 2005

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Senor Zoidbergo (Washington D.C.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Valeo Jump Rope Speed (Sports)

I have to agree with the other reviewers here- it's a great speed rope, but it's not easily adjustable. You have to remove a cap, tie a knot around the ends, then slide it back in. Fortunately, I'm 6'1", so I didn't need to adjust the rope! Not long enough for people taller than 6'3" in my opinion.