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| Okay, so I know this is BARREL HORSE world. But I didn't wanna go on ropinghorseworld.com and make another account to ask them; anyone have an opinion for what rope I should get? Obviously a calf rope since it's breakaway... But brand, ect. |
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Location: Arkansas | I use the 4-strand gold: http://grantropes.com/products2.htm#Calf%20Ropes
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Location: Texas | Your question is almost like a 'what barrel saddle is best' except for ropers. lol My granddaughters rope I don't think they even use the same type of rope. |
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| ummmmmm yeah sooooooo .... it totally depends on what feel, weight, and kind (poly/grass) you preferr.
What have you been practicing with? Do you like a loop with alot of feel to it or something that is a little more stiff for your style of roping. Seriously, it is not a one rope fits all kinda sport. Are you new to this and starting out or have you been in the game a while and just feeling out what other people like?
It really is an open ended question .... |
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Location: California | My favorite rope is the King ropes... They are a little thicker and heavier and have a great feel to them. I have also used the Callaway ropes and they seem to have a little more snap to them. |
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| Pick up every rope you can, there will be one that "suits" you :-)
My favorite head rope swings its self for me, but turns into a rats nest for my husband (I say its because im a better roper ;-) ) |
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| if you are just starting, brand doesn't matter much. you'll need to wear out a rope or two roping the dummy or haybale. The more you rope, you can start developing your own preferences.
I would start with a 10.0 poly...3 or 4 strand doesn't matter now. Just get one and get to roping that dummy.
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Location: Phoenix | rodeochick382 - 2014-08-13 6:07 AM I use the 4-strand gold: http://grantropes.com/products2.htm#Calf%20Ropes
I got one of these and it had a terrible backswing. I might try a heaver one though....
i like King and Willard. |
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Location: Arkansas | hammer_time - 2014-08-13 11:55 AM rodeochick382 - 2014-08-13 6:07 AM I use the 4-strand gold: http://grantropes.com/products2.htm#Calf%20Ropes
I got one of these and it had a terrible backswing. I might try a heaver one though....
i like King and Willard.
Mine is a 10.2 |
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Location: Jones, OK | I use Willard and love them...they feel great even after a muddy rodeo (I think that they feel the best after they get covered in mud and rinsed off and dry for a day)
It is all a personal preferance...you just need to go to a store that has several brands to choose from and swing them until you find one that fits you...some people like grass ropes, some like polys, some like the syn-grass mixes...all up to you the roper! |
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Location: Alberta | I used the 10.0 Iron Silk from Fast Back Ropes.(It comes in 4 different diameters) Its a little stiffer than some ropes but while still being soft. I never did like the ropes that are extremely soft, I always felt like I was swinging a wet noodle around when I tried them out. Whenever I ordered new ones I would always cut 5-6 feet off of the end before I even swung it. That allowed me to have just enough rope to have 1 coil and enough slack in it so that I wouldn't accidentally break it off of my horn.
But when it comes down to it pick a rope that feels good to you. You will know it when you swing it. |
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| BeanCounter - 2014-08-13 9:34 AM
Callaway ropes
nice catch :) 
I like Callaway ropes too! |
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| Yeah, i know it depends alot on personal preference...
I was just asking out of curiosity of what other people like to use..
Yes, i am just starting i have a rope i got from my boyfriend that i just use at home to rope the dummy and learn with.. just thinking ahead for when i purchase a new rope. |
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Location: SE KS | I heel - I have two different ropes that depending on the day I rope, they feel different to me... Sometimes I don't like either one of
them, perhaps I should buy another heel rope so I can 3 to choose from.... |
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Location: Texas | callaway |
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Location: The barn...where else? SW Missouri | bennie1 - 2014-08-13 11:25 AM
if you are just starting, brand doesn't matter much. you'll need to wear out a rope or two roping the dummy or haybale. The more you rope, you can start developing your own preferences.
I would start with a 10.0 poly...3 or 4 strand doesn't matter now. Just get one and get to roping that dummy.
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