The Truth About duubduub
We aren't a big company - we're four friends with different lifestyles but one common problem - staying fit. Between work, family, and life, we found it hard to stick to anything consistent. We weren't trying to become athletes - we just wanted to feel stronger, healthier and more alive. That search for something simple, efficient, and reliable led us to one unlikely hero: the weighted skipping rope.
We all lead busy lives, and we were just fed up with workouts that aren't feasible, products that break, gym contracts and membership fees, packaging that just simply doesn't make sense - you name it.
It's taken us four long years, but with duubduub, we believe we finally have something we can be proud of that we can put out into the world.
How Did We Get Here?
When we started skipping, the results were real - cardio, strength, and a surprising amount of fun packed into just 15 minutes. BUT! Finding the right rope? That was another challenge. Most were either overpriced or cheaply made. Bearings would rust, handles would wear down, ropes would kink or worse, snap. And that's when we realized, over a really sumptuous dinner we might add, that we should set about making our own pair.
Four years isn't an exaggeration, in fact its probably an understatement. We went from lead to lead, sourcing materials, and gathering info. We talked to university academics, local experts and even precision engineering companies, until we finally developed an early prototype - one that we honestly, weren't very sure about at all.
So what did we do?
A Journey of Trials, Tests & Focus Groups!
We tested our ropes and handles on as many surfaces, and as many use cases as we could find. Come rain or shine, asphalt, grass, tile, rubber or concrete, we skipped and tweaked and skipped and tweaked. Until we realized we needed to cast a wider net.
So we went out and gathered as many of our friends and sports enthusiasts as we could and man do we have some good friends. We managed a duubduub day out with over 50 different people, some tall, some small, larger hands and smaller feet, fitness junkies, casual movers and everyone else in between. Some who skipped before and many who hadn't. Some who always wanted to and some who never even considered it.
They pushed the ropes hard, gave honest feedback and helped us improve with every version. We started to feel more confident about our duubduub, and our next steps for a final version.
The duubduub We Built
Today, the Jump Starter Kit is the product of all that sweat, trial and refinement.
Interchangeable ropes with steel at the core. Jump rope is already a great workout on its own, but weighting the ropes themselves makes it an absolute gamechanger - the compound workout of all compound workouts. Emphasizing cardio AND strength, our ropes will get your fitness back on track, with lots of effort (no way around it) but minimal fuss. No memberships, bulky equipment nor the gym necessary.
We've committed to wedaresay the best quality weighted handles you can find. We're probably losing money on these things! Forget finnicky plastic handles that wear out and break down. Our handles will stand the test of time, and better yet, they'll age well and offer varied customization with duubduub grips - primed and ready to be handed down, that is, if you'll ever be.
Whether you're doing cardio, strength, or a quick lunch break session, this rope adapts to you. It's rugged. It's efficient. It's real. Just like the journey that created it.
What's in a Name?
"duub duub" is the sound of your heart pounding when you’re pushing your limits. It’s the rhythm of effort, determination, and doing something that matters.
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