Hi, I have a question regarding the USE of Cowboy Roping Cuffs by actual cowboys who rope steers and such. Are the cuffs JUST for protecting the forearm from rope burn, barbed wire etc or do they help with wrist support? I'm making a second pair for a friend at work and he never bought his own cuffs, he's been riding more than 20 years. He doesn't want decoration because the carving would hold dust. Since no carving, I could go with lighter leather and they might fit better.
I know most specify 9 ounce of heavier leather. Any opinions?
Raising the dead, but the corpse is still kind of fresh...
Thanks