Just saying how many inches above your head it should be when your swinging it doesn't help me to cut my rope into an appropriate size. How am I supposed to measure that distance? Just with my eyesight and hope for the best?
We've found the best way to do this is take a video of yourself jumping and pause the video when the rope is over your heard. You can typically get within +/- one inch (1") this way.
This works perfectly if you jump facing a mirror. You can see that your form is good, your hands are at the right height and distance from your sides. From there it is trivial to estimate the size. Measure how far it is from your shoulder to the top of your head. If you call that measurement ‘one’ headsize, you can estimate the number of inches the rope is above your head pretty accurately. If you can’t string a few jumps together, I agree this method won’t work, just start with the rope at your armpits when stepping on it and go from there .
This video is kinda useless when the whole idea is to show us how to size our jump rope and don’t show us this. We can just magically know or ask somebody does this look like 4-8 inches over my head? Doesn’t seem like a sizing method.
Add three feet (36 inches) to your height to begin with. That is approx height + 91 centimeters, in-between handles. When you can jump 50 times without any mistankes, you can begin to shorten your rope in increments of 4 inches (10 centimeters), until you reach your height + 2 feet (24 inches) or 61 cm in-between handles. (Take off 4 inches and get used to the new length. Then a few days later, take off another 4 inches etc.) From here (your height + 2 feet between handles) you need to shorten the rope in smaller increments,- if you still feel it is needed Makes sure to get a good feel for the shortened rope length After adjustment, before actually cutting the excess rore. At some point you’ll find that you have shortened it too much and you’ll want to add an inch or two back in. 😊
Even though they're obviously experts at jumping rope, I think the premise they use for sizing length is flawed because it doesn't take into account hand position. As another jump rope expert has noted, people -- especially beginners -- will tend to compensate for rope length by positioning their hands closer in or farther out from their sides. This will directly affect the amount of clearance above one's head. If they're going to use clearance as a guide, then maybe they should make it standardized relative to proper hand placement while say, doing "standard" jumping (since tricks will also alter hand position).
Your ropes appeal to me,but. I’m probably going to have to find a better video on how to figure out my rope size. Cutting a rope and then taking a video is probably not the smartest thing.
This video gives the audience ZERO instruction on how to size your rope. To size the rope in accordance with their advice, one would need to film one's self in slow motion, watch the video and estimate the distance of the rope from the top of the head. Really? please reach out if you need help (you do) making instructional videos.
Not very helpful! this vid was a link to get a size to make a purchase but you just say 4 in to 10 in. You dont give any info from there. Is it based on my height? or arm length or waist size? This video should not be a link on making a purchase
Hey Thomas, thanks for your feedback. This method isn't based on any of the details you mentioned, which is why it's valuable. Rather, the goal is to aim for a certain amount of clearance over your head to get the perfect length on your rope. 4-10" recommendation is typically for general fitness and you can determine the clearance by filming yourself, jumping in front of a mirror or having a friend watch.
Just saying how many inches above your head it should be when your swinging it doesn't help me to cut my rope into an appropriate size. How am I supposed to measure that distance? Just with my eyesight and hope for the best?
We've found the best way to do this is take a video of yourself jumping and pause the video when the rope is over your heard. You can typically get within +/- one inch (1") this way.
@@elitejumpsco I know this is an old comment, but that is just a really dumb way to measure.
Thanks. This is an excellent video. I am nearly 70 and want to learn how to get started. Greetings from Brisbane Australia.
This works perfectly if you jump facing a mirror. You can see that your form is good, your hands are at the right height and distance from your sides. From there it is trivial to estimate the size. Measure how far it is from your shoulder to the top of your head. If you call that measurement ‘one’ headsize, you can estimate the number of inches the rope is above your head pretty accurately. If you can’t string a few jumps together, I agree this method won’t work, just start with the rope at your armpits when stepping on it and go from there .
This video is kinda useless when the whole idea is to show us how to size our jump rope and don’t show us this. We can just magically know or ask somebody does this look like 4-8 inches over my head? Doesn’t seem like a sizing method.
Add three feet (36 inches) to your height to begin with. That is approx height + 91 centimeters, in-between handles.
When you can jump 50 times without any mistankes, you can begin to shorten your rope in increments of 4 inches (10 centimeters), until you reach your height + 2 feet (24 inches) or 61 cm in-between handles.
(Take off 4 inches and get used to the new length. Then a few days later, take off another 4 inches etc.)
From here (your height + 2 feet between handles) you need to shorten the rope in smaller increments,- if you still feel it is needed
Makes sure to get a good feel for the shortened rope length After adjustment, before actually cutting the excess rore. At some point you’ll find that you have shortened it too much and you’ll want to add an inch or two back in.
😊
So from what you are saying would need 3 different sized ropes to jump these different styles?
Even though they're obviously experts at jumping rope, I think the premise they use for sizing length is flawed because it doesn't take into account hand position. As another jump rope expert has noted, people -- especially beginners -- will tend to compensate for rope length by positioning their hands closer in or farther out from their sides. This will directly affect the amount of clearance above one's head. If they're going to use clearance as a guide, then maybe they should make it standardized relative to proper hand placement while say, doing "standard" jumping (since tricks will also alter hand position).
So how to you measure 8 inches over my head? Do I lay on the floor and hold the rope at my sides?
I suggest filming your self and seeing where it clears your head. These are rough numbers it doesn't have to be precise.
Your ropes appeal to me,but. I’m probably going to have to find a better video on how to figure out my rope size. Cutting a rope and then taking a video is probably not the smartest thing.
Elvin, we'd be happy to hop on a call to help you size your rope. Just shoot us an email at contact@elitesrs.com.
Thank you both :)
Happy to help!
Dear Nick and Kaylee, are you using the standard Elite SRS jump mat or is it the jumbo? Thanks.
They're using the standard mat in this video
This video gives the audience ZERO instruction on how to size your rope. To size the rope in accordance with their advice, one would need to film one's self in slow motion, watch the video and estimate the distance of the rope from the top of the head. Really? please reach out if you need help (you do) making instructional videos.
Not very helpful! this vid was a link to get a size to make a purchase but you just say 4 in to 10 in. You dont give any info from there. Is it based on my height? or arm length or waist size? This video should not be a link on making a purchase
Hey Thomas, thanks for your feedback. This method isn't based on any of the details you mentioned, which is why it's valuable. Rather, the goal is to aim for a certain amount of clearance over your head to get the perfect length on your rope. 4-10" recommendation is typically for general fitness and you can determine the clearance by filming yourself, jumping in front of a mirror or having a friend watch.