{"product_id":"48-inch-black-wakeboard-shock-tube-boat-rope-protector","title":"48\" Black Wakeboard Shock Tube – Boat \u0026 Tow Rope Protector","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect Your Boat from Tow Rope Abrasion and Recoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelp protect your boat's upholstery and equipment with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48-Inch Black Shock Tube Boat \u0026amp; Rope Protector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Bakes Marine. Designed for use with compatible towed watersports setups, this protective shock tube helps reduce direct contact between your tow rope and vulnerable boat surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring wakeboarding and waterskiing, tow ropes can rub against the rear engine hatch, motor box upholstery, and other surfaces. Repeated rope movement can lead to scuffs, abrasion, and premature wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48-inch shock tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a protective covering along a section of the tow rope, helping reduce abrasion where the rope may contact your boat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts shock-management design is also intended to help moderate rope movement and recoil, although it does not eliminate the forces generated when a rider falls or releases the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall-black finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esewn attachment loop designed to wrap around a ski pylon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this shock tube is a practical addition to a compatible watersports towing setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're replacing a worn rope protector or adding protection to your boat, the 48\" Black Shock Tube offers a straightforward way to help reduce rope-related wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; 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