1, plastic skipping rope
Plastic rope is cheaper, stronger, less knotted and cost-effective, but too light, which is only suitable for beginners.
2, cotton rope skipping
Cotton rope has moderate hardness and weight. If you accidentally hit yourself, it won't hurt very much, but it usually jumps slowly, which is also suitable for beginners and the elderly.
3, slub skipping rope
Slub skipping generally has a long handle, which is suitable for fancy skipping. Moreover, the rope will not tangle, has a certain weight, is more durable, and is suitable for most people.
4, wire rope skipping
Wire rope skipping is thinner and the handle is shorter, so the rope will turn faster, so it is relatively professional rope skipping, but it is not durable and easy to break. You can buy more at a time. A person suitable for professional exercise.
5. Nylon jump rope
Nylon skipping rope is strong and light, but it is not easy to grasp the feel when swinging, so it is more suitable for single person to use, not for many people to jump on the big rope.
6. Crash rope
Rubber rope is very strong and wear-resistant, but it is generally heavy, so it is difficult for ordinary people to throw it and it is easy to trip themselves. Don't choose this kind of skipping rope unless you have good skipping skills.
How to choose rope for skipping rope
1, depending on the material characteristics
The softer rope is relatively safe and suitable for slow jumping. Steel wire or nylon rope is not suitable for ordinary people, while plastic and rubber rope are suitable for those who need it quickly because of their certain weight.
2, according to the crowd choice
Beginners can choose transparent, strong and thin plastic skipping rope with a certain weight. The rope has a certain weight, which is easy for beginners to wave. Old people should use cotton rope, which feels good when throwing, and it doesn't hurt when whipping, and it doesn't jump fast. Professional athletes can choose nylon rope skipping, which is more difficult to jump, but the exercise effect is good, and jumping off the rope for a long time will not grind their hands, which is suitable for people with fast frequency and high requirements for exercise intensity.
3. Look at the length of the rope
Better adjust the length of the rope. If the rope is too long or too short, the jump will be uncoordinated. With the improvement of skipping skills, the length of skipping can be gradually shortened. Generally speaking, when standing in the center of the rope with one foot, the length from both ends of the rope to the armpit is more appropriate.
4. Look at this handle
The length and thickness of the handle are also important. The longer it is, the greater the turning power of skipping rope. At the beginning of jumping, it is best to choose a long handle when holding the handle, leaving about 5cm in front. The thickness is about 22 ~ 25 mm, and one hand can easily hold two handles.