Hobbles or Mule Tape?

[Cooter56]

Ive used both. Have had both good and bad experiences with both. Just wanting some opinions from others on what yall prefer, and some new ideas on tying with mule tape.

[TShelly]

5/8" braided rope. Tie a a half-hitch on each leg. You can carry more tie ropes than hobbles. Mule tape works but will cut off circulation to the feet if left tied for pro-longed time

[boone823]

Mule tape because its easier to carry lighter and can keep a lot more of it in your pocket.

[7Mhunter]

Mule tape

[halfbreed]

my thoughts if ya gonna keep em hobble em . but mule tape is allright if your only catchin one hog a day .

[Purebreedcolt]

Mule tape all the way.  Cut your desired lengths burn ends then run through washer a couple times gets that slick stuff off of it and will hold a knot. 

[Lance]

Im with TShelley. 5/8 braided rope is best if you don't want to cripple them and they can't kick it off like they can hobbles.

[KevinO.]

I like to use mule tape, I feel like I can get the legs closer together and cinch it down a little tighter.  Here is a video that shows how I typically tie one.  Many different ways to go about it but this process works good for me.

http://s470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/Koneal_2009/?action=view&current=GOPR0157.mp4

[BA-IV]

I like to use mule tape, I feel like I can get the legs closer together and cinch it down a little tighter.  Here is a video that shows how I typically tie one.  Many different ways to go about it but this process works good for me.

http://s470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/Koneal_2009/?action=view&current=GOPR0157.mp4

This is how I tie em up and it's worked good for me.  I'm talented enough to use the thick rope 

[earlisbubba]

We hobble hogs, but we make sure we aways use a leash looped up around a limb to keep constant tension on the hobbles.  Works pretty good without crippling the hog.

[dan]

I have used Duct tape, Mule tape, hobbles, 1/4" rope, and flat parachute cord.  They all work if used correctly.
 
Hobbles are best for long transport or leaving a hog for long time in the woods.  They also come off easier when it's time to release a hog.  Hobbles are nice unless the hog is too big or too small.  The only real draw back is the price.  I have lost a several and at $12-15 it strarts adding up.  The rope, parachute cord, and flat parachute cord are from my rich uncle.  

If the dogs are rolling out or baying more than one hog, I tie one front leg to a tree.  Put a double half hitch above the joint, bend the leg, and put a half hitch below the joint.  No need to make it overly tight.  Tie that to a tree, and go to the next hog.  The hog will be standing there when you come back.

[curdogs2012]

Mule tap it's a lot lighter to carry