HEy I need some help. I'm trying to get back into skipping. I don't have a decent skipping rope though. I'm looking for a speed rope with an adjustable length rope. PReferably swivel handles too. I don't want any gimicks like a calorie counter of weights in the handels. So can anyone reccomend one for me I'm having problems finding one. I live in the UK.
Argos. I think they sell the Reebok speed rope*. The Adidas one is slightly better and a couple of quid more. Both last a long time. Edit: *They sell Nike now. Just do it! http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/0108005/c_1/1|category_root|Sports+and+leisure|12108128/c_2/2|cat_12108128|Home+gym+equipment|12108295/c_3/3|cat_12108295|Fitness+accessories|12108304.htm
I got the nike one a while ago. It's a really nice rope, I had to cut a tiny bit off the end to get it the right length (I'm 5ft 10). I can now cross skip and double skip again. Need to learn some more tricks though. Anyone know any sites that list all the tricks you can do with a rope?
I like this type of rope: http://www.esportsonline.com/?sitemid=1040043&websrc=froogle_1040043 It's a very fast rope - a cheap plastic handle, and a laminated steel rope between the handles. DOn't jump without shoes on if you use one though.
http://www.healthandgoodness.com/exercise/skipping.php hope that helps, its more fitness than tricks as such mind
Skip like this and you're doing well... [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD3uicAYtdw&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD3uicAYtdw&feature=related[/ame] [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdgXgjCaus4&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdgXgjCaus4&feature=related[/ame]