Fast Back Ropes introduces the Vortex

Fast Back Ropes introduces the Vortex

Dakota Kirchenschlager heeling with the Vortex. Dan Hubbell photo.

GRANBURY, TX – After nearly a year of testing, Fast Back Ropes is proud to introduce their new three-strand rope, the Vortex. The Vortex is a small, light, nylon rope that is natural in color. With great body and feel, this rope is forgiving and consistent.

“The benefits of three-strand ropes are mostly overlooked,” says Al Benson, General Manager of Production. “Most of our pro’s use and win with three-strands. We felt it was time to provide new options in this category.”

Three-strand ropes allow you to feel and control your rope through your swing and delivery. Another advantage of using a three-strand rope is when slack is pulled, the loop tends to snap shut and stay tight. The higher crowns stop the rope fully when dallying, shaving seconds off the run.

Benson has worked closely with NFR Qualifier, Dakota Kirchenschlager, during development of the Vortex. As one of the top heelers in the country, Kirchenschlager has provided invaluable feedback that has helped fine tune the Vortex, especially the heel rope.

“The Vortex is light and easy to swing,” explains Dakota. “I use a softer heel rope like a Medium or Medium Soft because it’s much easier to control and place. This rope feels great and the body keeps my loop open when I place it on the ground.”

Fast Back opted to avoid using colored string in the Vortex to help eliminate excessive fuzzing, adding to the durability. In an industry where ropers are always looking for the “next best thing,” Al Benson chose to go back to the basics and focus on quality.

“There are many young ropers who have never swung a three-strand rope, and couldn’t tell you what they feel like,” says Al. “Our goal is always to build the best rope possible and offer a product ropers can win with.”

Using the Vortex, Kirchenschlager did just that by winning the first round and average at Odessa, TX, one of the first PRCA rodeos of the year.

The Vortex will be available at Fast Back dealers April 1, 2014. For dealer locations visit fastbackropes.com or call 800-479-1851.