It is Tuesday August 9th 2011 and time to continue the Equipment Highlight for August. Today The AGTV Network looks at ropes for horses, specifically for rodeo usage. Isn’t a rope just a rope? Isn’t picking up a 20 foot section of rope at your local hardware store just as good? Lets take a look.
Two manufactures Cactus and Fast Back come time mind. Cactus is the Official Rope for PRCA.
Cactus Rope offers a wide variety 3 and 4 stand, calf, ranch and youth ropes. We start with the 4 strand Amigo
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| HEAD ROPE | HEEL ROPE | |
| Nylon Poly Four-Strand
Length: 31’ Diameter: Medium Lays: SS, XS, S, MS |
Nylon Poly Four-Strand
Length: 36’ Diameter: True Lays: MS, M, HM, MH |
The Amigo has an exceptionally smooth and fluid feel. Ropers love the obvious “tip feel” and the body for consistently open loops. The vibrant orange color affords high visibility. |
Is the Amigo not right for you? Then choose one of the other 4 strand models: c4, 20X Extreme, Hypnotic, Mojo, Shock and Awe, Whistler and Xplosion.
Here is the C4.
| HEAD ROPE | HEEL ROPE | |
| Nylon Four-Strand
Length: 31’ Diameter: Small Lays: SS, XS, S, MS |
Nylon Four-Strand
Length: 36’ Diameter: Medium Lays: MS, M, HM, MH |
Constructed of four strands of 100% pure nylon, the C4 was built to complement the poly/nylon blended Xplosion and provide ropers with an ultra-consistent, snappy, full-bodied rope with tons of snap-back in hot weather. The C4 is part of Trevor Brazile’s Relentless line. |
Want to see more about the 4 strand, 3 strand and all that Cactus offers follow this link.
Lets switch gears and look at Fast Back Ropes and again start with 4 strand, the Instinct
The Instinct is a nylon / polyester blended 4-strand rope that is ultra smooth and fast. This popular rope is the smallest 4-strand we build and is super snappy.
Instinct 31′ Head Rope – XXS, XS, S, MS
Instinct 35′ Heel Rope – S, MS, M , HM
Maybe another model from Fast Back. the Ultimate Four
The Ultimate 4-strand blended rope. A smooth, quick feel with unsurpassed durability. The head rope is slightly smaller than the heel rope making it ideal for shorter horned cattle.
Ultimate Four – 31′ Head Rope – XXS, XS, S, MS
Ultimate Four – 35′ Heel Rope – S, MS, M, HM
What does Fast Back offer in the 3 strand you ask, well…
The Mach III Plus
This slimmer version of the Mach III head rope has extra body and length. The snappy feel and thirty-three feet length make it a perfect “reaching rope.”
Mach III PLUS – 33′ Head Rope – XXS, XS, S, MS
Or maybe the Grabber
The Grabber is a nylon/polyester blended 3-strand rope that offers an ideal balance of weight and body. The second rope in the original Fast Back line, this consistent, top performing rope stands out in humid conditions and provides a great feel for ropers at all levels.
Grabber 31′ Head Rope – XXS, XS, S, MS
Grabber 35′ Heel Rope – S, MS, M, HM, MH
Left Hand 35′ Heel Rope – S, MS, M, HM,
Follow this link for Fast Bask http://fastbackropes.com/
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