How to Size a Jump Rope

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Decide what kind of rope you want to buy.. Select the right length.. Ask for help.

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Steps

1

Decide what kind of rope you want to buy.

Step 1

Decide what kind of rope you want to buy.

2

Select the right length.

Step 2

Select the right length.

3

Ask for help.

Step 3

Ask for help.

4

Buy your rope!

Step 4

Buy your rope!

5

Stand in front of a mirror with your jump rope.

Step 5

Stand in front of a mirror with your jump rope.

6

Step on your jump rope with one foot.

Step 6

Step on your jump rope with one foot.

7

Check the location of your handles in the mirror.

Step 7

Check the location of your handles in the mirror.

8

Take note of how much length will need to be removed.

Step 8

Take note of how much length will need to be removed.

9

Adjust the length of your rope.

Step 9

Adjust the length of your rope.

10

Test your rope size.

Step 10

Test your rope size.

11

Readjust your jump rope as needed.

Step 11

Readjust your jump rope as needed.

12

Remove handle cap.

Step 12

Remove handle cap.

13

Pull excess rope through handle.

Step 13

Pull excess rope through handle.

14

Cut off excess rope.

Step 14

Cut off excess rope.

15

Knot or crimp the end of your rope.

Step 15

Knot or crimp the end of your rope.

16

Test your rope size.

Step 16

Test your rope size.

17

Readjust your jump rope as needed.

Step 17

Readjust your jump rope as needed.

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