Heavy Duty Skipping Rope

A cheap rope tangles, twists and slaps your shins. A heavy duty skipping rope with ball-bearing handles and a thick cable turns cleanly every time, which is the difference between finishing a session and giving up on it.

The 8mm cable

The cable is thicker and heavier than a standard rope at 8 mm. Weight in the cable is what gives you the feedback to find your rhythm — you can feel where the rope is without looking at it.

It also rotates smoothly rather than whipping unpredictably, and it resists tangling, which saves you time and frustration.

Ball bearing handles

Ball bearings in the handles let the cable spin freely rather than binding against the handle. That is the single feature that separates a rope you can do fast work on from one that stops dead every twenty jumps.

The handles are ergonomically designed weighted memory foam, offering extra comfort while preventing palm sweat and keeping a firm grip. The weights inside are removable, so you can train light or heavy.

Adjusting it

The rope adjusts from 9.8 ft down to whatever length you need, within seconds. It is recommended for anyone 6ft 6in and shorter.

Set it by standing on the middle of the cable — the handles should reach roughly to your armpits. Too long and it catches; too short and it clips your head.

Heavy duty skipping rope specifications

• Cable: 8 mm, thicker and heavier for smooth rotation
• Handles: ball bearings, ergonomic weighted memory foam
• Weights: removable from the handles
• Length: adjustable from 9.8 ft
• Recommended height: 6ft 6in and shorter
• Properties: tangle resistant, reduces hand strain

What to use it for

Fitness workouts, cardio training, functional fitness, boxing, MMA and speed training. It also strengthens calves, thighs and forearms, and builds endurance faster than almost any other equipment at this price.

Use it as a warm-up before weights from our strength range, or as a session in its own right alongside our gym accessories.

How to train with it

Thirty seconds skipping, thirty seconds rest, ten rounds is a real workout for a beginner. Land softly on the balls of your feet and turn the rope with your wrists rather than your arms.

Remove the handle weights while you learn the rhythm, then put them back in once you want the forearm work.

Price in Kenya

KSh 850. There is nothing cheaper that delivers this much cardio, and nothing that stores more easily.

Common questions

Does the heavy duty skipping rope tangle?

The ball bearings in the handles and the thicker cable are specifically there to prevent that.

Can I remove the handle weights?

Yes. Train light while you learn the rhythm, then add them back for forearm and shoulder work.

What height does it suit?

It is recommended for anyone 6ft 6in and shorter, adjustable from 9.8 ft down.

Is it good for boxing training?

Yes, it is one of the standard tools for it, along with MMA and general speed work.