For myself, the work I'm used to doing is very physical and demanding. However, having gone back to school I've had to quit my job for a season in order to keep up with my studies. As such, it's easy to get bogged down and neglect one's physical well-being. After awhile in school, I began to feel sluggish again and part of that was because of the long stretches of inactivity I allowed myself to get into. I largely got a my workout manipulating weights of up to 300 lbs or so through work, so I never really paid much attention to to a workout regimen. It's only fair to state that I'm just an average joe who is looking to stay fit and active, not a person that is focused on creating a powerful physique. And in my research, I found that jump roping is a great medium for a good general workout.
I started with an unweighted speed rope but wanted something with a little more resistance...and thus the Pulse fit the bill. The handles are a very good size. The diameter is about 1.25" and the length is 5.75". There is one 0.5 lb weights in each handle for a total of 1 lb. The handles are also foam covered. Something I noticed was that the build of the jump rope is quite sturdy. Even the plastic of the handles were durable. Even dropped it once on tile and no cracks or breaks. Making adjustments is a cinch but keep in mind that you will be cutting the 10ft rubber rope. Thus, all your adjustments will be permanent. If you over cut, you'll need to replace the rope. This rope doesn't taggle in my experience. When it came out of the box, the coiling did imprint itself so at first the rope would have bends and curvatures that depicted that, but I found that hanging it overnight basically removes "the wrinkles" and straightens the rope out (thanks to the weights pulling down on it) and thus removes possible tangles.
This is a good and simple rope. It lacks the customization of a crossrope where you can change the ropes to all these different kinds, but I'm a simple guy with simple goals. At a fraction of the cost a crossrope demands, this provides a good weighty workout while still feeling confident in the equipment. Just make sure to adjust the rope to your proper size.
| Brand | Pulse Athletics |
|---|---|
| Target Audience | Adult |
| Special Feature | Weighted, Adjustable Length |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Handle Material | Memory Foam |
| Color | Black and Red |
| Item Length | 120 Inches |
| Item Weight | 1.2 Pounds |
| Grip Material | Memory Foam |
| Handle Diameter | 1.25 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.7 x 5 x 2.1 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.68 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.6 x 5 x 2 inches |
| Brand Name | Pulse Athletics |
| Manufacturer | Pulse Athletics |
| Part Number | LYSB01K8ZDYRM-SPRTSEQIP |
