Thread: Latigo Draw Comparison

Hey guys, it's been a while since I've been around.

I'm looking to get a new strop, and I'm considering the 'roo strop on SRD (when did they start selling that, by the way? last time I checked, it was nigh impossible to get one). I have used the RR Filly, RR Paladin, and SRD Latigo. I enjoy the velvety feel of the RR strops, but I feel like the SRD latigo is just too... I don't know... "hard".

There wasn't a description of the draw for the latigo strops on SRD, but the 'roo strop is described as having a "medium draw". How would you describe the draw of the latigo strops (medium, soft, hard, etc.)? This way, I'll have a better basis for comparison.

Thanks,
Brent

I would say the latigo has medium hard. I tried an SRD roo that belongs to a friend and it was alot like horse with very light draw. Of the SRD strops I liked the premium 1 draw. Not as much as the latigo and not as little as the horse or the roo. Just about right for my preferences.

Interesting. Given that I like the velvety feel of the paladin (it may be a TAD too soft) and that I think the latigo is too hard, do you have any recommendations?

Originally Posted by bknesal

Interesting. Given that I like the velvety feel of the paladin (it may be a TAD too soft) and that I think the latigo is too hard, do you have any recommendations?

I've no experience with the paladin. If I had I might be able to say. I have recommended the srd premium 1 to those who like some draw but not as much as a latigo. The roo seemed to me to have very light draw and it is a thin material. I'm more used to the standard weight of the heavier strops. Unfortunately with strops we have to try them for ourselves. OTOH, whatever we get we'll get used to it if we stay with that particular one. IMHO.

Works for me, thanks.

When I was playing ball, Roo shoes were THE most comfortable because they stretched to fit my toes. Can't say I'd like one for a strop as they are pretty thin. That said, I have a Russian Horse Strop that has gone through my Grandpa, Dad, and now me (67 years old). It's still going strong, and my youngest son has dibs on it when I decide to not shave any more.

The Latigo's once broken in and past the leeching stage, tend to have a heavy draw or you can feel a lot of resistance when using them. If you lighten up on the pressure it is better, but still pretty heavy. The Roo is on the lighter side and the Bridle is probably right in the middle when you compare new horsehide which tends to be slick and the latigo.

Have fun.

I love my SRD Roo strop, it was slipperier than greased goose crap at first, but after a month or so its got a real nice easy draw to it.