What is the best handle?

[ballsohard]

What handle is the best? Do people like anti roll handles?

[Rednucleus]

That's like asking what's the best scotch! Try a bunch and see what appeals to you.

[ballsohard]

I'll start with the scotch then I will worry about handles! @Rednucleus

[Horton]

I'm currently running the masterline Ergo and love it

[mbabiash]

For me. The best handle would be the masterline ergo anti roll handle if it came in larger diameter. I really like 1.06-1.09ish but it only comes in 1 inch and it’s not kind on my hands.

[CollinSpradlin]

This just reminded me to send our new high-end handles to Bakersfield.

[oldjeep]

Which ever one comes with the largest diameter bar on it.

[TEL]

2nd In-Tow

[Jibbo]

I just switched to a InTow Spectra line handle with protective tubing and really love it. The protective tubing is a softer material than other suppliers which I like.

[KRoundy]

In-Tow. Brenda is awesome. Call her, tell her what you like, and she will make you a great handle!

[ALPJr]

I'm on my 3rd In-Tow 12" Straight ARS

[ALPJr]

... with safety bar.

[skihacker]

Masterline's biggest handle (1.183), it seems to be the best for my elbows, not available ergo or anti roll, I rotate between a bent and a straight, and use home made arm guards.

[lazzn]

I've never been let down by a masterline, but last season I got one of the HO syndicate handles and it was awesome! I got the .940 diameter because I am a finger gripper and that really works for me.

 

But it very much is a personal preference thing. Highly recommend trying out some different sizes if you can

[Ed_Johnson]

Masterline ERGO for sure, along with their new Optimized Rope !!!

 

 

[dave2ball]

@scotchipman masterline does make spectra bridles. You just have to ask.

Intow uses uncharted spectra which will wear prematurely. By coating the spectra it gives the rope better life and will not Frey.

[Horton]

@dave2ball what is the Ergo strung with?

[Than_Bogan]

the one that's still in your hand as you exit the exit gates.

[drew]

No brainer. Masterline 13” Custom, 1.183” dia.

[skihart]

US gear no question...

[bigskieridaho]

In-Tow for sure!

[igkya]

In Tow (Spectra). All her handles are custom made. You ask for it and Brenda delivers. I have no idea what @dave2ball is referencing with 'uncharted spectra' but I've got well over 300 days skiing on her handle the last 3 years and barely any wear.

[jjackkrash]

13" In Tow (Spectra) Bent Handle with ARS (1.00).

[The_MS]

US Gear in what ever size you need.

There is nothing out there like it or built as well.

[The_MS]

 

[JBB]

The one that is attached to the boat that is pulling me.

[Ryota]

How do you feel different between Masterline custom handle and In-Tow Spectra handle?

[rockdog]

You’ve just got these ones @MS ? How?

[ski6jones]

I've been using InTow Spectra for about 8 years now. Never had the Spectra fray or wear out. I like the largest diameter she has, 1.183" I think. Great handle.

[The_MS]

@rockdog

I really have not had issues getting handles like others. Sounds like a bunch people got handles last fall. Just keep leaving VMs and he will call back

[VONMAN]

US Gear. Used the Masterline ERGO, feels the same except its a sinker.

[ballsohard]

@Horton Should I use your genreal rule of thumb and ignore anything that @MS says?

[Golfguy]

In-Tow 12" 1.06 antiroll Spectra with plastic protection. I have two years on my current handle. I'm 6'1" 190 lbs and ski bad so I put a great deal of stress on rope handle boat everything. Darn....

[skidawg]

Best handle is one that's 7' long!!!

[Garn]

Last year I started using the HO Syndicate handle and I am really loving it. Great handle for a great price. I use the 1.062 diameter.

[dave2ball]

@Horton coated spectra

[teammalibu]

@skidawg with your 8’ wingspan you should use a 3’ handle! That goes for you too @ski6jones!

[spicoli]

@rockdog go ahead and get ergo, us gear great handle but dealing with him stinks to high heaven.

 

 

 

 

[ScottScott]

Masterline for amything handle/rope related. Call them if youre looking for something not on the website, they have many options they can do that aren't all listed on the website. The custom handle works great for me, add the radius and helps the tendonitis a lot. Its amazing how just a slight bend makes a big difference. They are the industry standard for a reason.

[dave2ball]

@scotchipman

Here is a pic. This is a jump handle but the slalom handle is the same just with a slalom handle.

[Gar]

In tow!