flank

BobF · 02-07-2010, 11:26 PM

Anyone know what type of flank Matt Austin was using on the cover of Humps and Horns with his futurity bull a few issues ago? I have not been able to reach him to ask. When bucking a futurity bull what type of flank rings do professionals prefer to use to hold the pin? And what length flank would one use on futurity bulls/ and diameter? Looking for experianced opinions please. Thanks
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BloydBuckingBulls · 02-08-2010, 08:20 AM

Bob, everyone prefers something different. 3/8, 1/2",5/8" or flat. Flat stainless steel rings, round rings or different sizes or loop and leather burner. Whatever you prefer. The flank doesn't make the bull buck, the breeding does. The flank just gives them something to kick at.
You'll get 15 different opinions on what flank to use. Use what you like and if you want, try something different. There's no right answer. If you want a release device, give me a holler.

CJ Pilcek · 02-08-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BloydBuckingBulls

Bob, everyone prefers something different. 3/8, 1/2",5/8" or flat. Flat stainless steel rings, round rings or different sizes or loop and leather burner. Whatever you prefer. The flank doesn't make the bull buck, the breeding does. The flank just gives them something to kick at.
You'll get 15 different opinions on what flank to use. Use what you like and if you want, try something different. There's no right answer. If you want a release device, give me a holler.

I think that's right because I've seen flank only bucking and you get the kick and extension most of the time but very seldom any air (or "rair" is what I like to call it). Has anyone ever tried dummy only bucking (without flank) and if so I wonder what result you normally get from that and whether that would be considered by most to be the animal's bucking strictly only on its genetics. I don't know, maybe all you get is rair from dummy only bucking.

JustinCrawford · 02-08-2010, 12:09 PM

CJ havent tried it on pourpose but have had flank come off and the bulls just mainly rare with out the kick .

tuffbulls · 02-08-2010, 02:52 PM

I got a question about flanking I bought this bull for a practice bull when he was two the people i bought him from were really setting the flank tight and he was really draging his butt. Like he was cut in half, so I let it out and he bucks a little better has more kick then when i bought him. the question is could them cutting him in half have ruined him from really kicking

BloydBuckingBulls · 02-08-2010, 04:13 PM

I don't know if it would ruin him but how tight you set your flank and where can make a difference in a bull. I imagine if they really cut him in half from the begining, it could ruin one. I've had some guys at my pen that have bucked their bulls with a lot of flank and none of them were worth a darn. I don't know if I'd blame it on the flanking or if the bulls just weren't any good. Probably a combonation of both.
I make a soft hand braided flank for bucking yearlings that is real easy on them. They can be made longer for big bulls too.

BobF · 02-08-2010, 05:23 PM

Anyone know what type of flank Matt Austin was using on the cover of Humps and Horns with his futurity bull a few issues ago?
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Bob Faires
Springfield, MO.
417-849-4704

WalkerJ-W · 02-08-2010, 06:59 PM

Was it a red flank?

BobF · 02-08-2010, 10:04 PM

Yes Red multi colored without a ring.

WalkerJ-W · 02-08-2010, 10:36 PM

It could be the one I gave him last year that I made. I haven't seen the picture.

02-07-2010, 11:26 PM	#1
BobF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 75	flank Anyone know what type of flank Matt Austin was using on the cover of Humps and Horns with his futurity bull a few issues ago? I have not been able to reach him to ask. When bucking a futurity bull what type of flank rings do professionals prefer to use to hold the pin? And what length flank would one use on futurity bulls/ and diameter? Looking for experianced opinions please. Thanks ___________________ Bob Faires Springfield, MO. 427-849-4707

02-08-2010, 08:20 AM	#2
BloydBuckingBulls Breeder's Connection Junkie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Carney, Oklahoma Posts: 2,258	Bob, everyone prefers something different. 3/8, 1/2",5/8" or flat. Flat stainless steel rings, round rings or different sizes or loop and leather burner. Whatever you prefer. The flank doesn't make the bull buck, the breeding does. The flank just gives them something to kick at. You'll get 15 different opinions on what flank to use. Use what you like and if you want, try something different. There's no right answer. If you want a release device, give me a holler. __________________ KISH BRED CATTLE FOR SALE New Home Of #190 Cash Prize 2005 3rd Place ABBI Classic Bull Live Breeding Available to Select Cows http://probullstats.com/bulls/5200/ www.bloydbuckingbulls.com www.buckingbullflanks.com (405)269-1959 Custom Made Bull Flanks Paid Advertiser Last edited by BloydBuckingBulls : 02-08-2010 at 09:05 AM.

02-08-2010, 12:09 PM	#4
JustinCrawford Breeder's Connection Junkie Join Date: May 2007 Location: graham tx Posts: 3,447	CJ havent tried it on pourpose but have had flank come off and the bulls just mainly rare with out the kick . __________________ Justin Crawford Lawton OK Sooner Lift New Holland 940-206-5385 Bullfighter for Hire not afraid to travel pbr card holder

02-08-2010, 02:52 PM	#5
tuffbulls Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 35	I got a question about flanking I bought this bull for a practice bull when he was two the people i bought him from were really setting the flank tight and he was really draging his butt. Like he was cut in half, so I let it out and he bucks a little better has more kick then when i bought him. the question is could them cutting him in half have ruined him from really kicking __________________ *Eric Puffer* (435)559-0170 Cedar City Ut GOD BLESS EVERY ONE

02-08-2010, 04:13 PM	#6
BloydBuckingBulls Breeder's Connection Junkie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Carney, Oklahoma Posts: 2,258	I don't know if it would ruin him but how tight you set your flank and where can make a difference in a bull. I imagine if they really cut him in half from the begining, it could ruin one. I've had some guys at my pen that have bucked their bulls with a lot of flank and none of them were worth a darn. I don't know if I'd blame it on the flanking or if the bulls just weren't any good. Probably a combonation of both. I make a soft hand braided flank for bucking yearlings that is real easy on them. They can be made longer for big bulls too. __________________ KISH BRED CATTLE FOR SALE New Home Of #190 Cash Prize 2005 3rd Place ABBI Classic Bull Live Breeding Available to Select Cows http://probullstats.com/bulls/5200/ www.bloydbuckingbulls.com www.buckingbullflanks.com (405)269-1959 Custom Made Bull Flanks Paid Advertiser

02-08-2010, 05:23 PM	#7
BobF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 75	Anyone know what type of flank Matt Austin was using on the cover of Humps and Horns with his futurity bull a few issues ago? _______________ Bob Faires Springfield, MO. 417-849-4704

02-08-2010, 06:59 PM	#8
WalkerJ-W Gold Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stephenville, TEXAS 832-293-7384 Posts: 455	Was it a red flank? __________________ Jeremy Walker, Stephenville TX. 832-293-7384

02-08-2010, 10:04 PM	#9
BobF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 75	Yes Red multi colored without a ring.

02-08-2010, 10:36 PM	#10
WalkerJ-W Gold Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stephenville, TEXAS 832-293-7384 Posts: 455	It could be the one I gave him last year that I made. I haven't seen the picture. __________________ Jeremy Walker, Stephenville TX. 832-293-7384

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