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Originally Posted by Lucky Star (Post 2021821)

Hmm, not sure I get the concept.
I have 2 prs of jumprope handles - one set weighted (1/2lb each) and one not - which I hold and manipulate when going through the jumping motions. I got them by buying inexpensive jumpropes and cutting off the handles. Other than the snap sounds (which my healthy imagination can supply :)) what's the difference and why the hefty price tags?

Yep, I did that too. I bought Rebok weighted speed rope and took the beaded jump rope off and used just the weighted handles.

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Originally Posted by Susan (Post 2021881)

I don't like to brag, but my JumpSnap lights up. And the light is blue. (Ooh! Pretty!) Let's see your plain old handles do that! :D

Oh brag away, but if I had that the first thing I'd chuck would be the batteries. :D

Thank you for all the replies. I just got home and I am going to look into the suggestions. I have a 20% off coupon for Sports Authority. I will look there, too.

Ohhh.. interesting thread! I just got back into jumping rope (without a rope, just holding 1 # DBs sometimes, sometimes nothing) and love the quick & intense workout!
I'll have to check out those DVDs that were mentioned here, thanks! ;)

I admire everyone's ingenuity with do-it-yourself rope-making! Makes me wish I didn't spend so much on the airope---but, hey, if it breaks me through plateaus, it's worth it in the end to me.

And, oops, I actually don't have AeroJump/Sculpt---just looked at the DVD-cover and what I have is Olajide's AeroJump Skills 1, 2, 3. SharazPR, your favorite instructor is great! This summer, I may use a *real* jumprope so that I can try to learn some of those fancy-dancy skills of his!

How are the air rope dvds? I have an old jumpsnap and don't care too much for the dvds. Could you guys recommend some good jump roping dvds to use?

Look at this video clip! I am sure to knock myself out! :D http://www.power-systems.com/p-4177-airope.aspx

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Originally Posted by Lucky Star (Post 2021821)

The difference is that you don't have the cord. The airope and others versions has the short cord attached, so the jump roping mimic motion is higher. The airope move in a circular motion, so mimic jump roping better and is harder. The only deferent is that you are not passing the cord under your foot, which with a speed rope requires more skills by coordinating arms and foot. I have tried all versions because I have being jump roping for a long time. I put them on this level of difficulty (handles only, weights, airope, speed rope)

Jump rope is a great cardiovascular and leg strength exercise, doesn't matter what you are using you get some benefit from it.

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Originally Posted by Diana3271 (Post 2022165)

Look at this video clip! I am sure to knock myself out! :D http://www.power-systems.com/p-4177-airope.aspx

I saw that video- it looks kind of fun, but which dvd is it closest to-anyone know?

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Originally Posted by kirov2 (Post 2022155)

I have Skills 1, 2, 3 too, but still need to get into it. I bought the Rain Maker and is a huge difference in terms of speed. There is a more expensive from Buddy Lee that I want to get in a future.

I started Aero/Jump just mimicking jump roping and now can handle the real jump rope on 1/2 of the DVD. Keep the good work. You may get better;)