Good deal Brian.....I remember too the first hide.After it turned out kinda stiff I realized the amount of stretching that was needed.These pictures help a lot but your hands on effort will show you the best. Hope yours turns out satisfactory.I maybe should of capped typed what was really important typing but I'll say getting the epidermis off,getting it brained good stretching before roping,and using the plastic bag while roping are about the most important things to get right.
