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The magic of our products are often their simplicity. And they don't have to be new products – some of our products are old ideas made new.
Take the humble skipping rope. Add a thin metal wire (instead of a rope) and you have a crazy, but effective, all round conditioning tool.
Here's the full story.
The Speed Rope is a standard skipping rope on steroids. The thin wire ensures maximum speed can be generated, which means the rope is fast enough to circle the body more than once per jump. The CrossFit dudes call these double-unders (or triple-unders) and they're a big part of their training routines.
Why?
Because ten minutes of skipping is the equivalent of running a four minute mile. It's a tough workout! Typically, a few minutes skipping is enough to get the heart pumping.
It also has the advantage of being able to be performed in confined spaces. You only need a small space and you're set to go.
Also, proper skipping technique promotes better knee health. By pushing off from the balls of your feet, you reduce the repetitive shocks that are typically caused by running.
Bottom line? Speed rope skipping gives you a killer workout. Plus you get an endurance workout, mixed in with a coordination element and agility work with your feet.
Product details:
Two comfortable handles with ball bearing attachment for smooth and consistent "turn-over"
Completely adjustable up to 270cm length.
2.5mm thick steel wire encased in a thin layer of nylon to ensure durability. Cuts through the air more quickly, ensuring maximum speed. Ideal for CrossFit workouts.
More durable than plastic and leather models.
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Ben Feb 7, 2012
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Love the rope Since using this rope, my skipping feels so much quick and cleaner.
Damian Jan 26, 2012
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Easy to use and FAST!! I'm new to Crossfit and Double Unders are a necessity for some of the WOD's. There is virtually no chance of me mastering DU's with any other rope than the Ironedge Speed Rope. Within 2 practice sessions I was doing double, single, single, double for 5 minutes... Pretty good from zero!!
Adam Oct 27, 2011
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Great Rope This rope is great, I've used it heaps and I was never good at skipping but this has really helpeed me get my technique better. Only concern is the only place I've been able to use it is on the concrete and the rope is already starting to wear a little bit even after only about 2 weeks use. Hopefully it doesn't require replacing soon. But aside from that best $15 i've spent.
Fab Oct 25, 2011
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Very Impressed. This skipping rope is actually amazing, I struggle to skip with normal skipping ropes but this just feels so easy and I can focus on my workout. Best $15 I've spent, cant recommend this enough
Rick Oct 20, 2011
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Best rope EVER Have tried so many speed ropes historically, and none have come close to this one. As fast as you want it to be. Double unders...me and my new rope are coming to get you!!!
Grant Oct 5, 2011
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Awesome rope Great rope, nice, light and quick. Thank you
KATE Aug 31, 2011
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JUST JUMP "JUST JUMP" the rope does the rest, by far the best i have ever brought through out my career as a professional sports women, simple, light awesomeeee :) oh and quick to arrive which for me is almost as important at the product.
Bevin Aug 12, 2011
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Great budget rope This rope is the real deal - don't waste yor money on anything more expensive. Simple uncomplicated design, easy to adjust, fast as, lightweight, brilliant overall package. The thin gauge wire doesn't smart too much either on a missed rep !
K.Lim Jul 17, 2011
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Very Good! very good rope. makes double unders so much easier to learn for beginners like me!
Greg Jun 17, 2011
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Speed Rope Awesome speed rope, couldn't be more happy with it. A friend ordered a batch of 10 from a very well known supplier in the U.S. and now he's seen mine he's kicking himself. The Iron Edge ropes were way cheaper and as good, if not better quality.
Peter Gatti Jun 15, 2011
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Execellent Rope for personal use Purchased a speed rope 12 months ago from another company, Excellent for the speed component, but poor in quality, the wires were threaded together and exposed, it didn't take long for one of the wires to fray and break, which made the rope a splinter hazard. The protective coating on the Iron Edge rope should alleviate this problem, so far it has been everything I could ask for in a speed rope.The length of the rope easily caters for my 183cms.
Damien Kelly Jun 14, 2011
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Almost Perfect. The ropes are excellent for double unders and better than any others we have tried at our studio. The handles are quite flimsy. A client stepped on one and it split. Needs to be a thicker more durable plastic for commercial use. Perfect though for personal use.
Kaine Tessier Jun 14, 2011
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Awesome This rope is easy to whip around for double unders, a must for any CrossFitters kit bag. The price is the cheapest i've seen. Delivery was quick too.
Mark Wood Jun 10, 2011
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9 out of 10 times they are great! The rope itself is great! Quick, quiet and relatively easy to adjust to.
Ordered a pack of 10 but 2 didn't spin well and was missing a screw.
Otherwise a good product, and worth the money.
(Sorry Mark - 3 new Speed Ropes are on their way to you express today. Just give us a ring if theres ever any problems in the future. IE)
Grahem Carter May 24, 2011
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Simple design, does the job well Great speed. Very very thin wire is great. Simple design. I've been very scepticle of the simplicity of the adjustment screw on most speed ropes but this one locks in tight and doesn't seem to come undone. well priced. What else can I say? Does what it's meant to do and I'm a happy customer. 2pm order arrived at 9:30am next morning too.
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Answered Questions
• Being a wire is it still possible to do cross overs and double under crossovers or is it too stiff?
A: Not a problem, our Speed Rope behaves like a normal skipping rope but is much quicker.
• Ooh one more question, I like a bit of weight on my rope. Is it heavy?
A: As it's a speed rope it's not heavy. Total weight is about 200g.
• Do you ship to new zealand?
A: Sorry, we don't currently ship to NZ.
• im 187cm (6'2''). I saw a review saying he was 183cm and managed ok just wondering if this skipping rope will still be long enough for me?? Cause im sick of having to hold onto the very ends of ropes just to get enough length.
A: All things being equal it should be long enough for you. I'm 185cms and can still skip with 2-3 fingers above handle (on the wire).
• Do they have bearings in the handles?
A: No. They have a very simple fail free rotating collar
• Hello,
would this rope be suitable for somebody who is 6'7"? Otherwise would you have another longer rope?
Many thanks
Fiona
A: It would be touch and go. Simply send it back if it's not suitable Fiona.
• I use a rope at the gym I'm at that looks very similar however the rope itself I'm pretty sure is just plastic. The result of this is that it hasn't lost the twists that were in it from when they first got it and can sometimes snag on your feet and cause you to trip up while working out. Does this rope have the same problem?
A: Our Speed Rope has a plastic coated wire, so it takes a couple of goes to get the initial twists out but after that the weight of the wire pulls it straight which provides trip free skipping experience.
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