We received it just in time for a week-end of fun. Other reviews made it sound like the handle sinked. It was floating and not even sinking a little (probably thanks to the soft plastic caps on the ends).The handle had a nice amount of grip, so we could use it for kneeboard ("sticks" to the kneeboard bump for hands free riding).Rope had no noticeable stretch and floated. Worked great for both skiing and kneeboarding.The rope is on the thin side.. not a problem except at the attachment point. so don't hook it directly to a jet ski "Hook", but use a "bling bing tow rope connector", otherwise it'll break down from rope burn at the attachment point.