Baller OldboyII Posted July 26, 2023 Baller Share Posted July 26, 2023 Hello everyone. My new CC Goode ski is hurt by handle from the day one and opposite - ski hurts handle triangle by really cutting filaments. Since I have couple of new handles I'd like to investigate if there is a way to modify conventional handle to protected one? Or if there is no way to do such modification could you please advise options of handles for such situation? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MDB1056 Posted July 26, 2023 Baller Share Posted July 26, 2023 (edited) I apply shrink wrap to my handles to protect ski and rope. Harbor Freight - $4.99 gets you 5 different sizes at 3-4 ft each. The 1" goes over the end and then shrinks well on the line. Ski shouldn't be in contact with the line in the triangle Edited July 26, 2023 by MDB1056 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted July 26, 2023 Baller Share Posted July 26, 2023 Masterline custom pro-tect handle… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller vtmecheng Posted July 27, 2023 Baller Share Posted July 27, 2023 Masterline, HO, InTow, and S-Lines all have models with ski protection. The HO Syndicate Pro handle is a solid product and for sale on some sites for $115. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller markn Posted July 27, 2023 Baller Share Posted July 27, 2023 I had 2 Masterline handles they retrofitted with the protective covering converting them to the "pro-tech" design. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted July 27, 2023 Baller_ Share Posted July 27, 2023 DIY shrink wrap addition to my handles, if you can't get the shrink wrap simply tie wrap some rubber tubing in the V area. Also a Goode user and the top edge can / does act as a little saw on the rope. If you start (get up) offset to the side of your forward foot (port side if LFF) the ski tends to run parallel to the boat and not instantly saw on the rope, at least it works for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OldboyII Posted July 28, 2023 Author Baller Share Posted July 28, 2023 (edited) Thanks to everyone who replied. Will order both protected handle and shrink wrap for experiments )) Question: HO handle is looking less bulky vs ML, is this correct or just photo effect? Edited July 28, 2023 by OldboyII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller vtmecheng Posted July 28, 2023 Baller Share Posted July 28, 2023 3 hours ago, OldboyII said: Thanks to everyone who replied. Will order both protected handle and shrink wrap for experiments )) Question: HO handle is looking less bulky vs ML, is this correct or just photo effect? It’s just photo angles or something. I believe they use the same stuff. InTow is less bulky, that’s what I have currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MDB1056 Posted July 28, 2023 Baller Share Posted July 28, 2023 @OldboyII Radar handles are also worth considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OldboyII Posted July 28, 2023 Author Baller Share Posted July 28, 2023 1 hour ago, MDB1056 said: @OldboyII Radar handles are also worth considering. I do not see that kind of handle in Radar offer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MDB1056 Posted July 28, 2023 Baller Share Posted July 28, 2023 (edited) @OldboyII https://www.wakehouse.com/water-ski-ropes-handles/ . Add the shrink wrap to any of them (HO, Radar, Masterline) - all set. We'd be remis if not also point yo to S-Lines as they are making handles now to and reviews have been excellent. Edited July 28, 2023 by MDB1056 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OldboyII Posted July 28, 2023 Author Baller Share Posted July 28, 2023 Thank you! I'll probably buy ready to use protected one 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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