Hi Dan, I'm working on this trick now. I've gone from the 30' rope I used in the Roping Fool tribute to a 40' rope now. That 10' makes a big difference. I came back to watch this video and I once again have picked up more important tips. With my wedding ring rope 24', I am now able to consistently work it from the butterfly to the wedding ring. I'm still having fun learning and a big thanks to you. Woody Foreman
Hi Woody, It sounds like you are making great progress. Yes, 10' make a difference. I think the 40' rope is a good length because it's big enough to be impressive, It's still controllable and it's big enough to spin around many kids.
I have wondered about putting in a counter twist. Can you do another video of calling The rope with these twists? How do you know which direction to put the twist and coil in so it is effective?
Hi Mark, The rope is about 45 feet. Guys who want to spin "THE BIG LOOP" usually use a longer rope from 65 to almost 100 feet. For my show, I just want a rope long enough to spin around my horse. The longer the rope, the more time is spent getting the kinks out and preparing it for the next show. I think that, as long as your big loop is significantly bigger that the other ropes you have used in the show, the audience doesn't care how long it is.
@@rhinestoneropers9204 Thanks for the reply! I am only 5'3" so I wonder if you think there is a limit to how long the rope can be if standing on the ground. I am in that 45-50 range right now and I could not get very far until I started using brand new spot cord with the sizing. I am still not consistent due to some of the reasons you mention like when I am trying to let it out and how much each spin.
Hi Dan, I'm working on this trick now. I've gone from the 30' rope I used in the Roping Fool tribute to a 40' rope now. That 10' makes a big difference. I came back to watch this video and I once again have picked up more important tips. With my wedding ring rope 24', I am now able to consistently work it from the butterfly to the wedding ring. I'm still having fun learning and a big thanks to you.
Woody Foreman
Hi Woody,
It sounds like you are making great progress. Yes, 10' make a difference. I think the 40' rope is a good length because it's big enough to be impressive, It's still controllable and it's big enough to spin around many kids.
Are there records for big loops for men and women? If so do you know who holds them?
I have wondered about putting in a counter twist. Can you do another video of calling The rope with these twists? How do you know which direction to put the twist and coil in so it is effective?
Great idea for a video.
@@rhinestoneropers9204 I have subscribed so will be looking out for it!
How long is the rope that you're using at the end of this video?
Hi Mark, The rope is about 45 feet. Guys who want to spin "THE BIG LOOP" usually use a longer rope from 65 to almost 100 feet. For my show, I just want a rope long enough to spin around my horse. The longer the rope, the more time is spent getting the kinks out and preparing it for the next show. I think that, as long as your big loop is significantly bigger that the other ropes you have used in the show, the audience doesn't care how long it is.
@@rhinestoneropers9204 Thanks for the reply! I am only 5'3" so I wonder if you think there is a limit to how long the rope can be if standing on the ground. I am in that 45-50 range right now and I could not get very far until I started using brand new spot cord with the sizing. I am still not consistent due to some of the reasons you mention like when I am trying to let it out and how much each spin.