What ropes perform best in extreme temperatures?
Why do ropes get raggy? Why do some ropes seem to last longer in different weather situations?
How do I choose a rope that will feel great for the most runs?
The answer to these questions has to do with what the Cactus team refers to as REBOUND and ELASTICITY. A quick analogy is the stretch of a rubber band; after you stretch it, it rebounds to its original shape. The same thing happens with nylon and poly material after each run. Nylon stretches more than poly and both materials react differently in extremely hot or cold temperatures. When you add a core to a rope, the stretch of all rope materials is minimized even more giving a more consistent feel for more runs.
For over a quarter century Cactus built amazing ropes without the benefit of CoreTX™. By having to learn and understand the intimate properties and rebound of every string in each Cactus rope, we are extremely confident in the way our ropes perform across the temperature spectrum; especially in extreme heat and cold.
The temperature gauge below is designed to help ropers choose a rope that will fit them when extreme temperatures and climates could affect rope performance and longevity.
The majority of Cactus Ropes perform exceptionally well in a vast majority of temperatures. With proper rope maintenance any rope can be used at any temperature.
Cactus prides itself on building ropes that fit not only individual ropers, but also the climates where the roper is competing. Although your favorite Cactus ropes may feel great all year long, which most will, we also want to spread the word that some of our ropes are designed specifically to endure the hottest and coldest days of roping. Above 85° a 100% nylon rope will perform the best because of the ‘hollowness’ it has and the rope will work with you allowing more stretch in warmer temperatures. Between 75° and 85° all Cactus Ropes will perform well when properly managed. Below 75° 100% nylon ropes will loose weight and body, by using a nylon/poly blend rope you will maintain the weight and balance. With the addition of the CoreTX™ it is the best of both worlds, by taking the stretch out and the rope will not break down as fast due to the added durability with the CoreTX™. A roper can expect up to 50 steers for money because of the added durability.
