TYPES OF JUMP ROPE - WHICH IS BEST? Includes beaded, PVC & weighted ropes | By Lauren Jumps

There's SO many different types of ropes out there so hopefully this helps you understand a bit about my favourite ropes and what they're best for.
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[@ChrisAwake]

Thanks Lauren! - i went through number of KZbin videos explaining the ropes and this was the only one informative enough for me to understand the difference between them. Good luck skipping! :)

[@leighmcmillan6282]

Saw your short videos and bought a jump rope! You inspired me to start doing regular exercise- thanks so much for the instructionals! I need the help and encouragement

[@lukebrennan5780]

Lauren I got some Dope Ropes and we (daughter and I) immediately started doing a ton more jumps. The change was astonishing. THANK YOU.

[@BBurtonG]

I’m happy to see how popular jump rope is becoming! Before a bad knee injury I used to jump rope all the time. It was my go-to 30-minute work out for 20-25 years. Here is what I found worked for me on this topic. For fast skills I liked leather ropes even slightly better than PVC ones. Leather does wear out faster than PVC when jumping on something slightly rough like concrete though. I found that both leather and PVC ropes would benefit from a bit of straightening when they were new. Often the way they are packaged puts a bunch of bends in them (similar to those computer power cords get.) I would hang them from something high enough that they could hang straight, and maybe even put a little bit of weight on them. If you don’t have space for that, hang them in half, but if doing this it is good to put something in the middle that keeps it from forming too tight of a curve at that location. The other thing that wasn’t discussed was I liked weighted handles better than weighted ropes. You get the benefits of the increased weight but the rope can still accelerate and decelerate better as needed for tricks or when switching from single to double jumps. Weighted handles with leather or PVC was my main set-up. I hope this helps someone. Again, I’m happy to see how popular this is getting. I miss being able to jump!

[@superdave1921]

I’m with you regarding the leather ropes. My girlfriend prefers being tied up with leather instead of PVC rope. Plus, the whips seem to be much better with a higher quality. The only downside with leather is that she was so comfortable being tied up in a tight ball, I forgot about her and left to go on vacation. When I got back a week later she was was pissed off and hasn’t forgiven me! Perhaps I should change to PVC after all…..

[@annpower2501]

What ropes would you recommend. I'm 5'4" tall

[@superdave1921]

@@annpower2501 Ann, for a great lady like you I would recommend velvet ropes.

[@BBurtonG]

@@annpower2501 Almost all ropes can be cut to length, so height isn't much of a factor in my opinion. I suggest being conservative when you start cutting though, you can always cut off more, but you can't put it back!

[@normanmallory2055]

You have answered many questions I did not know the answers !! Thank you ! I love watching you go through all the moves , I’m sure it’s not easy !!

[@cameronwright8144]

I got into roping at start of pandemic and have always wanted to share my progress etc. on a platform like here. And watching several of your awesome vids now, you have inspired and motivated me! So thank you

[@Maddie-wb7tq]

We used to have different sports club when we were little in school, i started skipping when i was in 1st grade and continued for like 4, 5 years but then our club closed, and when pandemic hit, i used to do skipping as cardio, did not try to learn tricks and stuff, but I'm gaining my interest, i already know few basic tricks like double under and etc, the first ever rope i got was provided by the club, and it was the bead rope and ever since, it's my fav rope.

[@davidlfields1]

It's nice to now know that a beaded rope is probably a better choice for a beginner. Thanks for explaining the differences.

[@johnwolf1475]

she gets 26 bucks for a chinese $3 jump rope

[@Jestunes]

Hi Lauren, Well I bought my first beaded rope coming Wednesday. Received my jump rope mat today and in good timing. it's raining. The mat should help lengthen the life of the beaded rope and great for the winter. Excited to start this new experience. Not sure if you'll ever keep up with my progress, (you have so many fans and you are a very busy girl, but good to know you're there giving great helpful hints. Loved how you organized your video. Very classy you are. Oh and loved your little puppy. Really cute. Added a fresh welcome air. Thanks for sharing....

[@markthomas3748]

I’ve been following you on TikTok and find your style amazing and inspirational. I saw a TikTok you mentioned beaded ropes for beginners and now on KZbin you’ve helped me verify my choice. Keep on skipping. Thanks

[@Shan72393]

I LOVE the 1/4 lb cross rope! I have the 1/2 lb too! I definitely want a beaded rope now though. Thanks for sharing, you’re such an inspo!

[@peterbrooks7151]

Thanks for the vid Lauren. This 62yo Aussie is looking forward to receiving a beaded rope and pleasant 'break' to the routine of cycling and rowing. Cheers

[@Gims20]

Started skipping just over a week ago, came across your insta just now and I tried (and failed) your freestyles. Im tryna skip like youuuuu! Keep up the work you smashing it!

[@EdRamseyJr]

Thanks for helping sort out where to start. Just ordered Dope Ropes Soft Beaded Jump Rope with Blue handles - Blue, Pink & Black Soft Beads.

[@HanyH]

So glad you've established a YT channel! ♥

[@alinafstrmom7725]

I Totally agree, since I am not on Instagram. 😉👍 My fourteen-year-old son jumps rope once in awhile and she just came in my feed so I watched all her Shorts& Subscribed! 😁💖 She's Amazing!

[@carlosmier4380]

I jumped with a relatively thick leather rope with a wooden handle (with bearings). Benefits: the rope was heavy and, like you said, you felt it going around...seemed like more control and thought allowed for more tricks. About the heavy handle (the wooden one), I acknowledge a good benefit for fitness...moving the wrist while jumping, my forearms really "hurt" more than my calfs from the jumping...that's the benefit I see from heavier handles: forearm workout. Great channel Lauren!

[@MagaliGigi]

Just discovered your channel, and I love it. I practice jumping rope for years now but started older than you, so I'm not that good. Plus I understood I may not have the perfect position, and the good rope. So I'm gonna buy everything you advised! :) thank you 😊

[@dabsafe]

Recently found your channel and love it! In the past my ropes were leather which takes some breaking in. Neatsfoot oil being rubbed into the rope daily for a couple of weeks generally does the trick. I have tried and hated the wire rope type as they are too light for what I want (65 years old and still working out in the local boxing gym). I recently purcased a heavier model rope made for boxers (BoxRope) and absolutely love it. Despite a fair bit of osteoarthritis in my knees I still jump rope in rounds a couple of times per week. Keep the videos coming Lauren! Geetings from Canada. 😎🥊

[@pacificcognitive7170]

You're doing a great job of changing the world for the better!

[@MrCraptakular]

Thanks for the help with rope recommendations. I have just ordered one, I don't know how your videos ended up in my feed but I need to loose a lot of weight so bought a dope rope and dusting off my bike. :)

[@jasonlennie9281]

The Google algorithm put your Shorts in my feed last week… I just ordered my first beaded jump rope from Elevate after finding yours vids truely inspirational. Now the actual challenge awaits once they arrive! 🤗

[@conradedward6343]

Bloody hell never would of guessed you were British! I thought you were a beach bunny from California!! Never the less your still the best jump roper and love your videos Lauren! Thank you!

[@christianiiams9979]

The "bloody hell" is a dead giveaway

[@paul8437]

Caught me by surprise as well, I'm a sucker for the accent! 🙂🙃🙂

[@fernandoangelessoto9301]

I also thought she was a very American blonde.

[@sergioroman7862]

I think you should re think your words next time before you send the message, also placing your thoughts outside of America is also useful, could you have been anymore insulting Conrad, Jesus fella

[@sergioroman7862]

@@fernandoangelessoto9301 you are just as rude as Conrad

[@Ghazala_Hilden]

Found your channel by accident on the yt shorts and I really like it. Looks so much fun. Thanks for explaining the different kind of ropes. You encouraged me to start rope skipping and get my lazy ass off the sofa (and maybe get a little in shape?). Just ordered my first rope at Dope ropes 💪

[@710jamila]

You are so clear in your communication!

[@Fatima-k]

Thanks for this Lauren! Just in time as I’m about to buy my first rope 😆😊wish me luck!

[@summerhill5764]

Just ordered my Signature rope. Thanks Lauren.jumps10 for the discount!💕

[@alessiavismara4758]

Grazie Lauren per i tuoi consigli preziosi!😍

[@sergioroman7862]

Love your videos Lauren, great work with the tutorials

[@maxwellshields6277]

Super cute puppy! He’s absolutely adorable!

[@joekjoe1]

Love your channel. I was already jumping rope and I knew it was a great workout but you bring the fun back into it. I want to learn more from you. Thanks for the videos of teaching the moves. Hopefully this will increase my intensity of jumping rope. Thanks so much. Joe K Lakeland, Fl. USA

[@donmcconnell896]

Thanks for the advice Lauren! I'm an older (55) but reasonably fit bloke looking to improve my cardio fitness at home. I bought a cheap wire rope online but quickly found that it is a bit too light and floppy to learn easily with. I'll keep hold of it but have just used your discount code to buy a Dope Rope signature beaded. Looking forward to learning some new skills!!

[@maakeklein4073]

I'm even older at 68. Been doing it a couple of years now. Best and most practical exercise bar none.

[@scottreacher4620]

"Light and floppy" was my nickname in High School. 😜

[@TheBooban]

@@maakeklein4073 it’s exhausting man. I can jog for an hr, but this jumping omg im done in seconds.

[@MrLondonGo]

I'm 47 and love this channels' shorts, but just watching them hurts my knees, so well done to you old un's!

[@maakeklein4073]

@@MrLondonGo cheers for that. But give it a try. A good way to do skipping is to stop and start one time and repeat until you feel comfortable. You can even skip inside on a nice carpet. I often do that when the weathers not good. But give it a go.its worth it in the long run. Cheers.

[@Flaban88]

Just bought the The Dope Rope 2.0 - Cardio Fitness Jump Rope miami edition :D cant wait to start skippign again this spring! ty for the inspiration Lauren

[@AnOuRieL85]

We are waiting for your tutorials! Love your skip rope style! ❤

[@D__Lee]

Good review! I also prefer the 5mm PVC cord.

[@wahedurrahman3749]

i just came across one of your videos just by chance it was the freestyle football vs jumps or something like that, this is something new to me n its dope. It's really cool and amazing how u use the jump rope in different cool ways mad u have mad skills, up until now I had no idea u could use the rope in so many cool different ways with such skills n speed. its amazing to watch u do ur thing..:) keep it up

[@marknahabedian1803]

When I was jumping I had three ropes. I think the first was bade from bungee cord, some wooden dowel for handles. The bearings were from a make your own nanchuks kit that I got from a Chinese importer before Massachusetts outlawed the kits too. I chose bungee cords because the other rope at the hardware store was either too light (nylon) even if I tied knits in it, or held kinks. I think I then got a cheap plastic one. The rope was flexible but solid (not spun or braided) length of plastic. It had good weight and flexibility. The only down side was having to work it to smooth out the kinks from how it was packaged. My favorite was one made from rawhide with wooden handles and ball bearings. It had good weight and the right amount of flexibility. It really hurt when I messed up though. I don't think I ever thought about handle length or beading. Thanks for the good explanations.

[@The21stKam]

Amazing, thank you. I'm so new I didn't understand the examples of what tricks are best for which rope 😆

[@nostradamus4828]

Love your too cute puppy .Glad to see a actual video that's not a short couple of seconds 👍. Also love your British accent.I am from Southern California USA ✌️ and nice to meet you . You are incredible with the rope .I have enjoyed all of your videos . Wish you all the very best with your KZbin success 👍... SergeantC (Retired US Army)

[@alisonvairi4958]

Nice work Lady! You're inspiring me!! Woo!!!

[@ludnxx]

ty I'm a pre diabetic was looking for a work out that actually helped the weighted rope part was great was actually going to but the weighted handle till you said that so ty for making actual valuable content

[@brexitborisjohnson2031]

Golden Coach Lauren Always be waited ❤ ❤

[@josephstevens9888]

Lauren - your dog is the cutest!

[@richardkettlewell1081]

Great information that helped me in selecting the correct rope and length.

[@stephaniekotob4346]

A Queen! I was just looking at your IG and wondering about what ropes to get! Thank you! :)

[@Lulife206]

You're awesome Lauren! Thanks for the tips :) Fan of yours!!!!

[@stevemellor7989]

I’ve been using a beaded jump rope. Don’t know why, it was just the first I happened to come across and liked. Good to know the expert likes it too😊

[@TheBooban]

Was it her dope rope? I can’t find beaded ropes in the shops. I don’t want pvc ones because I’ve seen them all get kinks. Unless dope rope pvc doesn’t kink.

[@jrparker4804]

Great video! Thanks for the beaded rope tips. Appreciate ya from Ohio, USA 🇺🇸

[@jean-victorcote5825]

Thanks for showing us the ropes!

[@arnereiersen7383]

Just ordered one of dope ropes special edition Lauren Jumps beaded rope, can't wait to get started 🕺

[@shamilee5482]

Brilliant chanel Lauren just ordered my beaded rope from your insta thx for sharing 💪

[@tommacbride3654]

I never though I would ever entertain watching much rope jumping but when Lauren Jumps I am like a deer in th head lights. Happy Trails, Cheers!

[@familyvideos-canaan-fain-p6863]

Been waiting for this video, thanks. Keep jumping

[@acefrehley6410]

Just ordered a rope off Amazon..thanks for the motivation push.👍🇨🇦

[@rose.g.]

Thanks for this video! It was very informative. One thing that wasn't mentioned...How do you determine rope length?

[@benbeecher5339]

Thank you for the info. I have a pvc rope. I’ve just started. I can do 31 jumps in a row before I mess up. I ordered a beaded one today.

[@azzblasterlive6710]

Ordered my beaded rope today with your IG link, thanks Lauren!

[@tomflowers7903]

I enjoy your videos, I commend your hard work and diligence!!!

[@nikkiherrera6745]

Looking forward to your tutorials!!!

[@jamie3731]

You could literally talk about anything 😍😄, that aside, I am now wiser at Jump rope so thank you.

[@TraneFrancks]

You and shuffle dancers began showing up on my feed and I think it looks like huge fun. I'm 60 and I think it could be a blast to give it a try.

[@DreamDosage]

Well done… concise and informative!

[@Bav11]

I see a dog, I SMASH that like button!! 😁

[@dennisbriggs9267]

Very helpful. Thank you for posting this.

[@richclayton5785]

Glad I found your videos they are very helpful ❤

[@Segeberg90]

Gonna buy myself a rope, thanks for your guidance! And also - that dog is awesome 😆

[@AmazingJoeJoe]

I was wondering why your routines were always so short, then i got a jump rope and now i know why your routines are so short. Proud to say I was able to do ten jumps on my first try ... then had to sleep for an hour or so. :)

[@garylawrence856]

Lauren, we just exchanged IG messages yesterday and THIS us just what I’m looking fit to place my order for my daughter.

[@aasawarimuley5739]

Thq so much for this video.🤗 You are so inspiring ❤❤

[@DavidOldenburg1]

Here in California watching and love your jump rope videos! I had no idea it was even possible to do some of the things you do! Very inspirational i may even buy a jump rope!

[@katiemccaskill2593]

This is great!! Thanks girl!

[@stevesteindorf2501]

Love that puppy!

[@imtiimchen1429]

Pretty helpful Thank you so much❤️

[@taurusshines]

Hi , hope the ropes were illuminating, it will be wow 😲 to watch.. keep going superb ...

[@MazayaKimChannel07]

Yay! Will buy beaded rope now 😀

[@aj8768]

Thanks for this vid just bought my first rope

[@ant4467]

I like that chair!!

[@louisduplessis7110]

Super interesting. I am going to start this along with running with my dog

[@markwillcox2261]

Thank you. Really helpful.

[@maryannmay7105]

That was really helpful thank you very much

[@ReginaRovira]

Thanks!!!!! Super helpful

[@marcb6444]

Okay, no weighted handles for me now. Thanks for this.

[@DB-CA]

Thanks. Very informative

[@natalieward592]

i have got a standard pvc rope and watching this I might buy a beaded rope or a weighted rope for fitness.

[@frosty6910]

Thanks for your guidance. What is the brand of the, I presume, rubber mat that you jump on? Do you tend to mostly use the mat, as a matter of course? Cheers.

[@keithhaken172]

Thanks, chick… you’re amazing, and your taste in music is fabulous. I thought I was pretty good, but you made a fool of me. 😜. My daughter and I are comin’ after you. I’m so sore right now, I have to lay off a couple of days. 🤣

[@Don.Challenger]

A very lucid, well explained and narrated video. The dog is cute too, does he/she cut in when you're jumping as it seems to enjoy cutting in while you're videoing.

[@mohdzarindotcom]

yay KZbin Channel! Thanks for sharing.. love your video from TikTok and Instagram

[@staceycyphers578]

Ok off to get the dope rope Lauren jumps special editions beaded and pvc ones. Is double unders way harder in these rope styles.? I have a very thin wire one that’s great for du but terrible to learn tricks. Thanks so much you are awesome!

[@danl4222]

That was really useful not too much or too little. I will head out and pick up a rope soon.. Then , once I stop tripping over myself I shell open the USA branch of "Lauren Jumps". I am hoping to get good at this so I can have fun, exercise, and stomp my own grapes. Thank you Kind Lauren

[@yesterdaysjam5467]

Hey Lauren, love your content, support from China.

[@gabatruck]

Hi Lauren. You are an inspiration! What sneaker do you like?

[@settlers33]

it's funny I have 2 ropes a beaded from the 90's and and rope one from the late 2000's. I'm going to get back into it.

[@TheLonelyMan64]

Your English? Love the accent. 57 yr old truck driver. Want to start jumping rope for general conditioning. Love your shorts. Just found you a week ago.

[@80ZX]

Very very informative.

[@insatiable_mind]

Your dog is so cute!

[@marcchrys]

I'm not a fan of beaded ropes. I've used leather "boxer" ropes, nylon/pvc ropes, wire "speed" ropes, ropes with ballbearing mechanisms (have even used a length of electrical flex - for makeshift rope!). My fave - for general purpose jumproping - is a standard pvc rope. Just feels nice ..like a rope should....low maintenance as well. I've read that jumprope trick specialists also prefer them. If double unders are your main goal then speed ropes are the best choice.

[@belgie1356]

i hope you can see my comment, im 16, trying to lose weight and i thought i should do some jump roping to ease my mind off of gadgets, whats a good jump rope for a begginer? pvc or beaded? im inlove with looking at pictures of both but idk what would fit me well!

[@phillipperkins5476]

​@@belgie1356huh?????🤦🤦

[@Macaneitor183]

Eres toda una artista,es super bonito ver lo que haces….

[@harstoft]

Yes this is the video I wanted. What rope to buy.

[@gamershow5944]

Your videos are awesome. They are really hypnotic

[@john-pauljones878]

Getting my 13yr to learn. Will buy a rope from you to support your work

[@Livn-4-Rapture]

What length of rope should a 5'7" woman use? Some range from 6 to 9ft. How does one determine the right size? Thanks again for your inspiring videos!!