bull ropes

[okiwen]

the brazil rope handle is same spot on rope as th us type, the block is opposite of th us rope .the rope is pulled opposite of us rope .pete

Thank yo for the clarification

[BruceGibson]

"I braid myself and ironically enough talked through email to Bruce in the past quite a (not sure if he remembers) and he helped my tremendously..."

I remember! Good to see you Josh. Welcome to the Forum!

[vander]

I have a question for anyone who can answer it... how do you know if it is good poly rope before you buy it, and after untwisting all the strands how do you "cure" it before braiding?

thanks vance

[Dusty2119]

I have a question for anyone who can answer it... how do you know if it is good poly rope before you buy it, and after untwisting all the strands how do you "cure" it before braiding?

thanks vance

A good poly should have a firm/hard twist and not be soft and mushy. To be honest the stuff I've gotten recently needs to be hand retwisted (Later, I'll see if I can't post a before and after picture from the rope I'm working on right now) to get it hard enough. It needs to have a good lay to it though so that your body isn't twisting up really bad. It also needs to be a split film or fibrillated (same thing I think) and not monofiliment.

As far as curing, thats just untwisting all your strands and letting them sit for a little while to make sure they don't twist back up on you.

[vander]

Dusty,

Thanks for the info... thats about exactly what I was looking for... now that that is out how hard is it to retwist the rope. some pics would be great if you had the time thanks again.

vander

[odecius]

Hello All,

Obviously this hasn't been discussed in a while but if anyone is still 'here" I have a question about braiding bull ropes. Is the rosebud knot the starting point from where the rest of the bull rope begins? Also if I try to make the 7 plait bull rope do I collectively tie them all into a rosebud knot? Thanks...I apologive if my questions are unclear.

[morjud60]

I used to braid bull ropes until my hands gave out. I had surgery on my hands about 2 years ago and would like to get back into it. Can anyone tell me where i can buy good quality rope ?

Thanks, morris

[LJGE]

Good day!

I'm not sure if anyone is still in this post, but I’m wanting to make bull ropes. I rode bulls starting at age 15 until I was 33, managed to ride pro. Always bought ropes from the western store and never thought of making my own. Now I’m wanting to make ropes, and starting from scratch. A way of giving back to help those wanting to ride. Only seen couple guys on YouTube make tutorials on how they make their own. My question: what is the right type of leather to use? Heard 7/8 oz veg-tab for the block and handhold. Also, how long for wide for each would one use (hand hold, inner block, outer block)? I bought a roll of polypropylene Promanila 5/8”, and not sure if this is the proper type. 
 

Advice would be greatly appreciated.