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Skipping rope

Why buy a skipping rope when you can make

yourself one that's made-to-measure? You’ll need to
choose some rope that has a bit of weight (but not

too much) and harness some of that nautical
knowhow (eg the plain whipping,).

1 Cut the rope long enough to run from one armpit down to your feet and

back up to the other armpit. Add 12in (30cm) for the handles. Cut two 5ft

(1.5m) lengths for the handle wraps. Put a 6in (15cm) long bight in one

end of the skipping rope and one of the handle wraps. Place them side by

side.