Double jumps are one of the basic exercises of any functional training. But performing them correctly asks for coordination, agility, skill and training hours, in addition to good material. Do you know what features you should have a good Rope? We give you the keys to choose the best, such as those of PICSIL.

Rope Speed: What is it?

If you practice cross-training, you need a Rope of speed. Because? Because you need to be fast to make double jumps and to link them fluently during the WOD. The speed combas are made up of three elements:

• A cable
• Mangos
• bearings

Therefore, if you are looking to go fast, we do not recommend the classic toy jump strings, especially because they do not incorporate at least one bearing inside the handle that will help you turn the cable.

Characteristics of a good rope

In addition to composing A cable, mangoes and bearings, a good speed rope for crossfit You have to have the following characteristics:

Weight and balanced

Bearings

Along with him Balanced weight and correct of the Rope, Its bearings are essential to make efficient jump: that they are fast, easy and fluids. It is important to verify that the bearings work properly, that they do not get stuck or slow down when linking several double jumps and that they are well greased to avoid wear.

Turn of the Rope

The turn is the key to a Rope of speed. So that the Double Unders do not cost you, it is essential that you check that the Rope speed turns fluently. If you notice a defect in the turn, your technique will be harmed since you will have to compensate it with a faster wrist movement or with slower jumps. In the end, you will end up more tired and waste time at the WOD.

Wire

The speed of Rope It depends on the cable you use. It can be plastic or metal, and its thickness can vary according to your jump level. If you are starting, better choose a thicker cable so you can control the movement and focus on the technique. If you are an expert of the doubles and seek to make triple jumps, the fine 2mm cables are the best option since they allow you to go very fast and literally cut the air in each jump.

Ergonomics

Jump well is to jump comfortable. It is important that you look at the Mangos of the Rope of speed To check that you feel comfortable with her in the jumps. A good ergonomics of mangoes is characterized by An easy, firm and adapted grip to your hand.

Adjustment

It is important to finally check that the Rope It fits at your height easily. Some combas do not offer the option to modify the cable length once you have already adjusted it, with which you will have to buy another cable for it. Ideally, after adjusting it, you can move the mangoes on the same cable to improve that adjustment; or even lend it to your colleague of training.

How to adjust one Rope speed? Adjusting the cable at your height is very simple.

• Take the Rope For the two mangoes.
• Stop the cable on the ground.
• Take the mangoes at the armpit level
• And adjust the mangoes

Maintenance

You Rope Speed ​​does not have to give you problems to keep it in a state. The cable does not have to get tangled up or bend when you are going to use it. We recommend you Roll it carefully and save it in an individual bag to avoid deforming Within the sports bag, in addition to preventing dust and sweat from getting dirty. With cleaning it from time to time with a cloth and checking the greased of the bearings, you Rope Speed ​​will follow you in all WOD. In short, a good Rope speed allows you Optimize your efforts To make the fastest double jumps without tired. It helps you maintain a natural upright posture, bouncing with your knees slightly flexed and relaxing your shoulders to focus your attention in coordinating jump and rapid wrist movement.

Do you know PICSIL speed combes?

In PICSIL, we have designed different combas for functional training that adapt to your level and your needs.

ABS

They are the first combas we have designed. They are a good option if you want to start in the double jumps and you need a Rope simple. Both the model ABS and ABS 2.0 They are plastic, with double bearing and speed PVC cable of 2.5mm. Discover the different designs of the Rope ABS 2.0 Special Edition.

Bee Rope

The Rope Bee Rope It is one of the Rope faster speed on the planet. It consists of very light aluminum mangoes, a 2mm cable and its double bearing rotates with a unique fluidity. His Ergonomic design It adapts to all grips. But what we like most about Bee Rope It is your system Click To adjust the height of the cable. You just have to press the button at the top of the handle, adjust the cable and release the button to block it.

Do you need to change your cable Rope? We also have at your disposal in the PICSIL online store spare cables for your Rope of speed.

• 2.5mm thick and 3m long
• 2mm thick x 3m long
• 2mm thick x 3.5m long