ADJUSTABLE STEEL SPEED JUMPING ROPE
KSh 1,000.00
An adjustable steel speed jumping rope with a PVC-coated 2 mm steel cable and swivel hooks. Steel is what makes a rope fast enough for double unders, and this one adjusts to any height.
- PVC-coated steel cable, 2 mm diameter
- 3 metres, adjustable to your height
- Swivel hooks and rotating heads for speed
- 14 cm polypropylene handles, firm grip
KSh 1,000
A plastic rope is fine for a warm-up. Once you want speed, doubles or a real conditioning session, you want steel. An adjustable steel speed jumping rope cuts through the air instead of dragging through it.
Why steel cable is faster
The cable is PVC-coated steel, 2 mm in diameter. Thin and dense means low air resistance, so the rope keeps its momentum around the arc rather than slowing at the bottom.
That speed is what makes double jumps possible. With a thick plastic rope, the cable simply cannot come round twice before you land.
Swivel hooks and rotating heads
Swivel hooks connect the cable to the handles, with rotating plastic heads at each end. Because the cable turns freely rather than twisting against the handle, you gain speed and the rope does not kink.
Kinking is what kills cheap ropes within a month. Free rotation is the single feature worth paying for.
Adjusting it to your height
The rope is 3 metres long and adjusts through a metallic regulation system. Stand on the middle of the cable: the handles should reach roughly to your armpits.
Too long and it catches your feet; too short and it clips your head. Therefore setting the length correctly is the first thing to do, before your first jump.
Adjustable steel speed jumping rope specifications
- Cable: PVC-coated steel
- Length: 3 metres, adjustable to height
- Diameter: 2 mm
- Handle length: 14 cm
- Handle material: polypropylene
- Adjustment: metallic regulation
- Heads: rotating plastic with swivel hooks
- Colour: black
- Best for: speed training and double jumps
How to train with it
Start with intervals rather than a long run: thirty seconds skipping, thirty seconds rest, ten rounds. Land softly on the balls of your feet and keep the turning motion in your wrists rather than your whole arm.
Once single jumps are comfortable, work towards double unders. They are frustrating for a week and then they are not.
Where it fits in your training
It complements almost everything. Use it as a warm-up before weights, as a finisher after them, or as the whole session on days you cannot get out.
Pair it with the rest of our gym accessories, or browse our cardio equipment for something larger.
Price in Kenya
KSh 1,000. There is no cheaper way to add serious conditioning work to your training, and it fits in a pocket.
Common questions
Is an adjustable steel speed jumping rope good for beginners?
Yes, though a steel cable stings more than plastic if you catch your shins. Start with shorter intervals while you find your rhythm.
Can I use it on concrete?
You can, but the PVC coating wears faster on rough concrete. A smooth surface or a mat extends its life considerably.
How do I set the length?
Stand on the middle of the cable; the handles should reach your armpits. Adjust with the metallic regulation at the handles.
Is it suitable for double unders?
That is exactly what the thin steel cable and swivel hooks are for.
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