Justin dissects some common roping mistakes and how he teaches people to avoid them. Maass focuses on having a crisp, pointed rope and an effective elbow. He discusses where he targets on calves and where he was aiming when he missed.
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Understanding Calf Ropes and Strings
Justin Maass explains what he likes in ropes and his favorite brands. He goes over rope sizes, polygrass vs poly, rope care, weights and how different ropes suit certain roping styles. His strings haven't changed in more than 15 years, and he shows why he likes the 1/4" medium-hard string.
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Understanding Rope Tucks
Justin Maass does some troubleshooting with rope tucks, explaining how riders can adjust them on everything from feely horses to horses that won't back up well.
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Loop and Coil Size for Calf Roping
Justin Maass emphasizes preparation and the importance of keeping a loop, spoke and coil size consistent. He explains how he adjusts the sizes of each part to a roper and if he'd rather have a loop too big or too small. Then, Maass sets up an ideal roping situation with the rope tucked into his b...
