How do you loop?

[Mrs_MS]

I have seen these two different ways of looping the rope to the pylon.

[Mrs_MS]

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[Mrs_MS]

Double

 

[thager]

Double, followed by an immelman!

[Mrs_MS]

Single

[thager]

Isn't there a wedding picture of MS tied like that?

[Horton]

Depends on my mood

[MattP]

I use the new sliding loop from MasterLine so no more looping and rope wear!

Always double the first line then single the rest.

[Chef23]

I like your pylon.

[GAJ0004]

It depends on the rope and the pylon. I have the Performance Pure slalom lines. I use the double loop. I used to pull the line through the end loop and slip it over the pylon. It wore out ropes pretty quick. I was unable to do the double loop with my last set of ropes.

[6balls]

Single looper before, now a MasterLine loop slider...thank you Santa (Mrs. 6balls).

[jedgell]

Use to single loop. Have had In Tow knotless for years and just got the sliding loop US Gear so only single loop with other skiers ropes.

[RichardDoane]

just got a sliding 9.75M Masterline from @jdarwin, very nice, and nice granite @mrs_ms

[tfriess]

ALWAYS single. I've actually never seen the double method done before, so that's new to me. Now that I have the knotless mainline from ML, I don't have to worry. The sad part is I'm a 15 offer so is actually doesn't even matter. Received it as a gift, otherwise I wouldn't bought it.

[wilecoyote]

@tfriess, thanks for the LOL! I haven't even managed a full pass at 15 yet and I'm going to buy a segmented rope in hopes it'll be shortened by the end of this season. Hope springs eternal!

 

[Mrs_MS]

Sounds like we need the loop slider rope now....it never ends $$$$$$

[Waternut]

Neither... We aren't super serious at the lake I ski at and the guy who owns the lake said he's seen ropes pop off if the big loop is just laid on the pylon. We pull the mainline through the loop and put that on the pylon which pretty much makes a noose around the pylon. You lose an inch or two on your length though but the owner is the only one who can get into deep shortline and he doesn't care.

[skier2788]

Im with @jfw432 thats the way I was taught a long time ago. Have popped the rope off the pylon using the single loop method before

[The_MS]

Every inch counts.

[Waternut]

I agree that every inch counts...that's why I stay at 15 off. I have size issues and bigger is better! lol

[6balls]

@skier2788 I don't typically see the rope coming off if the knot is split and then snugged around the pylon. The skiers who don't split the knot yet single loop, thereby letting the knot get squeezed into "it will never open again" by having it on the front of the pylon single-looped...I've seen that come off with regularity. No likey.

[skier2788]

@6balls that is what happened to me. The driver didnt split the knot and just put it on. Weird feeling having the handle in your hand but no boat. I have broken a few ropes and that is an even worse feeling.

[auskier]

@MrsMS - please dont think less of Australian wine after you drink that!

[Mrs_MS]

@auskier

I believe a friend gave this one to me...which means I will love every drop!

[Chuck_Dickey]

I use the magic loop US Gear rope, very easy and secure.