FriscoTom Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Hi everyone, I use a curved "radius" anti-roll slalom handle. I actually have three of them and the rubber seems to last forever so I have had them all re-tied many times when the rope wears out. The person that did this for me and many others charges way less than the $200 Masterline version. Is anyone out there doing this anymore? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihacker Posted November 12, 2023 Baller Share Posted November 12, 2023 Masterline does it I think for $75? Might have to be one of their handles but not sure, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 75Tique Posted November 12, 2023 Baller Share Posted November 12, 2023 Lake Elmo used to do it. I had one done there, but its been several years. Not sure if they still do. (Werent they sold or under new management or something like that?) Might at least be worth a call. https://www.lakeelmosports.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 12, 2023 Administrators Share Posted November 12, 2023 I know a guy in Sacramento that'll do it for a six pack of Corona 1 Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MDB1056 Posted November 12, 2023 Baller Share Posted November 12, 2023 @75Tique yes Lake Elmo changed ownership a couple years ago. I still buy bulk rope for course repairs from them and new owner last I connected seemed very open to wanting to be accommodating to folks. Definitely worth a call as I believe they still have handles and handle supplies on the website 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bufootin Posted November 13, 2023 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2023 Brenda with InTow will restring handles in either poly or spectra. She did several for me this past summer and the quality was fantastic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted November 13, 2023 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2023 Lots of vids on You Tube on how to string a handle. Get your rope from Lake Elmo Sports, Masterline, etc. and spend a little time learning how to do it. Something to do over the slow months. It's not rocket science! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20SkierNC Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Don't bother with InTow for restringing for the ENTIRE 2024 ski season.... she is already "too busy" to restring, even as past customer. Stunned at the response. Going to YouTube! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted March 21 Baller_ Share Posted March 21 @Sedge, are you restringing handles? The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted March 21 Baller Share Posted March 21 🥺 Don't understand. I'm using ''soft'' MSN gloves now and still, the rubber will go way before the rope on all the handles that i have ever use...even when i was using ML kevlar gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted March 21 Baller Share Posted March 21 @Andre Just depends on your handle grab style. If you're a twister the rubber wears and tears pretty fast. I just use the curl in my fingers to hold on and my handles last for years even with kevlar gloves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted March 21 Baller Share Posted March 21 3 minutes ago, thager said: @Andre ...If you're a twister the rubber wears and tears pretty fast... Happened to my dad 60 years ago! That's why i'm here! 😉 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihacker Posted March 21 Baller Share Posted March 21 Masterline restrings handles, 70 to 90 clams depending on which style, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller liquid d Posted March 22 Baller Share Posted March 22 While restringing is not overly complicated, be careful turning the handle 180 degrees and restringing to use the "good rubber". Many handles have grommets that are rounded on one end, and sharp on the other. You can still turn the handle, but make sure you tap the grommets outward so they are rounded on both sides when they are in contact with the rope, so it doesn't cut the rope over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sedge Posted March 22 Baller Share Posted March 22 @MISkier Yes we do. They are an option on our website. We just have to update it with photos. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted March 22 Baller Share Posted March 22 Contact Masterline. They will look at the grommets and make sure the handle is safe in its current condition. They will reverse the handle if requested. They have over 20 years in the business for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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