Jump rope assembly

Abstract

The invention provides an improved jump rope or jump rope assembly having a training apparatus or attachment affixed thereto. The jump rope or jump rope assembly as described herein features a fastener or fastening means, a loop, a tail or tail extender, a securing line, tube pieces, a tab that locks the line at any of pre-selected lengths, and jump rope handles.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A jump rope or jump rope assembly comprising a fastener or fastening means, a loop, a tail or tail extender, a securing line, one or more tube pieces, and a locking tab. 
     
     
         2 . The jump rope or jump rope assembly according to  claim 1  further comprising at least one jump rope handle. 
     
     
         3 . The jump rope or jump rope assembly according to  claim 1  wherein the tube pieces form substantial beads. 
     
     
         4 . The jump rope or jump rope assembly according to  claim 1  wherein the tail is adjustable with respect to length. 
     
     
         5 . The jump rope or jump rope assembly according to  claim 1  wherein the tail further comprises one or more end flaps. 
     
     
         6 . The jump rope or jump rope assembly according to  claim 5  wherein the end flaps can be opened to resist air. 
     
     
         7 . The jump rope or jump rope assembly according to  claim 1  wherein the fastener may spin around the jump rope center. 
     
     
         8 . The jump rope or jump rope assembly according to  claim 4  wherein the tail is adjustable by means of Velcro. 
     
     
         9 . The jump rope or jump rope assembly according to  claim 1  wherein the tube pieces contain the securing line passing therethrough. 
     
     
         10 . The jump rope or jump rope assembly according to  claim 1  wherein the tail is 12″ to 18″ in length.