There’s something electric happening in rodeo right now, and its spark is coming from women redefining the sport of breakaway. Breakaway roping isn’t just “on the rise”...it’s exploding. The women in the box are fast, sharp, and fearless. They’re bringing a whole new energy to the arena that’s impossible to ignore. Rattler Rope is proud to stand behind that momentum, and they know that delivering that perfect bell-collar catch starts with a rope that feels just right in your hands. So, here’s a little advice from those who live and breathe roping calves. Take care of your ropes, and your ropes will take care of you. Breakaway ropes take a little prep, so it’s important to decide up front: Will this be a practice rope or a competition rope? Each one requires its own kind of setup. Breakaway ropes aren’t one-size-fits-all. Each one’s got a different feel, weight, and style. It’s about what compliments your roping style and the setup. Rattler Rope offers three different calf ropes in various weights and styles. The Spitfire, in particular, is the first of its kind, made specifically for breakaway roping.   

·         Striker

Right-Handed: 8.5 - 10.75

Left-Handed: 10.0 & 10.5

·         Viper

9.0 - 10.5

·         Spitfire

40 (similar to a traditional 9.0-9.5)

50 (similar to a 9.5-10.0)

60 (similar to a 10.0-10.5)

When in doubt? Try a few. Ask your coaches. And trust what feels good to you.

How to Store Your Breakaway Rope

The new Rattler Rope Breakaway Bag is made specifically for breakaway and poly ropes. It has plenty of room for your ropes to be stored in big coils.  It offers different compartments to store powder, sunglasses, ChapStick, and anything else you may need out at the arena. The best part? It’s got backpack straps, so you can easily carry your ropes from the trailer to the arena. Be sure to always keep your ropes at room temperature, too.

 Rattler Raspberry Hot Pink Breakaway Roping Rope Bag 

Like 23X World Champion Jackie Crawford says:

“I love the fact that I can keep my ropes coiled just a tick bigger than what they are in a can,” Jackie said. “That helps me keep a little more body in them while I’m traveling… it just helps a lot with the feel.”