Like everything else, jump ropes have come a long way, baby, and in this piece in the L.A. Times, gear guru Roy Wallack looks at four of the latest offerings, from the basic Valeo JRO (Jump Rope Original) that sells for $5.95, to the Aero-Speed High Performance Rope Master, $35, and worth it.
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The handles should feel comfortable in your hand when gripped tightly, as to not fatigue your hands.The length is also important.The middle of the rope should fall to about the middle of the back of your ankles.