What is the length of a jump rope?

Answer 1

The sizing of jump ropes depends on how proficient a rope jumper is and the purpose of jumping ropes.

Proficient rope jumpers will utilize a shorter rope as they will only be jumping an inch or so off the ground. However, rope jumping for the purpose of performing tricks may require a little bit longer rope to allow for easier completion of the tricks.

A general rule of thumb for sizing is to stand on the middle of the rope and have the ends of the handles just reach your underarms.

If a rope is too long then an adjustment can be made. Adjustment of the length of a jump rope depends on the type of jump rope.

For cloth ropes simply cut the ends to length using sharp scissors and then tape the ends of the rope so that the cord does not unravel.

For PVC jump ropes, simply loop the cord near the handles. While this may not look pretty it is an effective way of shortening the rope without damaging the cord.

Some PVC jump ropes also have adjustable clips or clamps which will allow you to change the length of a jump rope easily and quickly.

Answer 2

For an individual rope, if you step on the rope with both feet, the handles should touch both armpits...as you get better, you can shortten the rope to increase speed. For a double dutch with one jumper, the ropes should be about 12-14ft long each. For a double-dutch with two jumpers, the ropes should be about 14-16ft long each.

Answer 3

The length of a jump rope is the measurement distance from the end of one handle to the end of another handle. For example, a 9ft jump rope may have two 6 inch handles and 8 feet of cord between the handles making the total length 9ft.

Excellent sizing guides and jump ropes are available at http://www.jumprope.com

Answer 4

For someone who is 5'8", it is recommended to use an adjustable length jump rope such as the Altus Athletic 9-Foot Adjustable Leather Jump Rope.