Skipping rope help

[Axelator]

HEy I need some help.

I'm trying to get back into skipping. I don't have a decent skipping rope though.

I'm looking for a speed rope with an adjustable length rope. PReferably swivel handles too. I don't want any gimicks like a calorie counter of weights in the handels. So can anyone reccomend one for me I'm having problems finding one.

I live in the UK.

[Moi]

HEy I need some help.

I'm trying to get back into skipping. I don't have a decent skipping rope though.

I'm looking for a speed rope with an adjustable length rope. PReferably swivel handles too. I don't want any gimicks like a calorie counter of weights in the handels. So can anyone reccomend one for me I'm having problems finding one.

I live in the UK.

Argos. I think they sell the Reebok speed rope*. The Adidas one is slightly better and a couple of quid more. Both last a long time.

Edit: *They sell Nike now. Just do it!

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/0108005/c_1/1|category_root|Sports+and+leisure|12108128/c_2/2|cat_12108128|Home+gym+equipment|12108295/c_3/3|cat_12108295|Fitness+accessories|12108304.htm

[Axelator]

Argos. I think they sell the Reebok speed rope*. The Adidas one is slightly better and a couple of quid more. Both last a long time.

Edit: *They sell Nike now. Just do it!

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/0108005/c_1/1|category_root|Sports+and+leisure|12108128/c_2/2|cat_12108128|Home+gym+equipment|12108295/c_3/3|cat_12108295|Fitness+accessories|12108304.htm

Thanks. I'm going to try and pick one up tommorow.

[Axelator]

I got the nike one a while ago. It's a really nice rope, I had to cut a tiny bit off the end to get it the right length (I'm 5ft 10). I can now cross skip and double skip again. Need to learn some more tricks though. Anyone know any sites that list all the tricks you can do with a rope?

[Yohan]

I like this type of rope: http://www.esportsonline.com/?sitemid=1040043&websrc=froogle_1040043

It's a very fast rope - a cheap plastic handle, and a laminated steel rope between the handles. DOn't jump without shoes on if you use one though.

[d0ugbug]

http://www.healthandgoodness.com/exercise/skipping.php

hope that helps, its more fitness than tricks as such mind

[PASmith]

Skip like this and you're doing well...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD3uicAYtdw&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdgXgjCaus4&feature=related

[liero]

The mayweather one looks like he is just dancing for the people around him IMO

[PASmith]

Indeed he is...but it's damn good skipping. I'd be happy being able to skip half as well as that.

[liero]

true true...Ross looks more impressive to me though.

That guy is a Unit!