{"product_id":"priefert-roping-chute-22-ai","title":"Priefert Fully Automatic Roping Chute w\/Laser Eye","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePriefert Roping Chutes and accessories are the number one choice of professional ropers and top organizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePriefert’s Fully Automatic Roping Chute takes efficiency to a whole new level and is ideal for the practice arena because it virtually eliminates the need for extra chute help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front release braking system also “deadens” the gate as it pops to the full open position, with no backlash to potentially cause the steer\/calf to hesitate upon exit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe built in Laser Eye detects the presence or absence of an animal in the chute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Fully Automatic Mode, the roper pushes a single button on the remote to release the steer\/calf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the chute is empty, the Laser Eye activates the closing of the front gate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter this gate is closed, the split tailgate opens automatically to allow the next steer\/calf to enter the chute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the animal has entered, the Laser Eye detects that the chute is loaded and it closes the tailgate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis lets the roper to return to the box with a steer\/calf loaded and ready for the next run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dial on the chute’s control box can be set to delay the opening of the chute from 3-30 seconds after the remote button is pushed. This allows the roper to prepare for the run after pushing the release button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe RC22AI features contoured sides that narrow at the bottom to discourage animals from turning around in the chute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bottom of the chute is sheeted to reduce the possibility of leg injuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Architectural Grade Powder Coat Finish with UV inhibitors adds years of life to your investment by helping the product resist rust, scratches, and fading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost ropers prefer to set the compressor in a place away from the pen or even put the compressor in a nearby building or insulated dog house to minimize sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePriefert Roping Chutes are the Official Chute of the PRCA, the National Finals Rodeo, the USTRC, the Priefert World Series of Team Roping, the NTRL, the George Strait Team Roping Classic, the BFI, and many more major roping organizations and events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Priefert roping chutes are specifically engineered to be as quiet as possible. The unique braking system used to control the front release gate is set to virtually eliminate noise prevalent with competitor chutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quiet opening chute is important so that horses can be properly trained to queue off the rider’s command and not by the sound of banging head gates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA button on the back of the control box allows the user to choose between Fully Automatic and Semi-Automatic Mode. When the “Automatic” light is on, the chute is in Fully Automatic Mode, and when it is off, the chute is in Semi-Automatic Mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Semi-Automatic Mode, the roper or chute help pushes a single button to release the steer, a second button to close the headgate, and individual buttons for both opening and closing the tailgate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur preprogrammed Remote Control unit is compact and easily fits in a pocket or in the leather belt clip case (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith a 14” inside width at the bottom, this chute can be used for both steers and calves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn manual mode, the spilt tailgate can be opened from either side of the chute and operates without ropes, pulleys or knee-knocking levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 110 volt electrical outlet and a compressor (not included) capable of producing 90-100 lbs of air pressure and 3.2 CFM are required to activate the chute’s automatic headgate and tailgate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth electrical and air lines may be buried underground and run to the chute location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the event of a power loss, the RC22AI can also be operated manually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Height: 68”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside Width at Top: 30”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 86”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchitectural Grade Powder Coat Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Width: 36”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside Width at Bottom: 14”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 491 lbs (All weights approximate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Priefert Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraws 5 amps of electricity at peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Priefert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44366607352060,"sku":"RC22AIBE","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2636\/1832\/files\/RC22AIBE.png?v=1683488771","url":"https:\/\/irvinesaddles.ca\/products\/priefert-roping-chute-22-ai","provider":"Irvine Tack \u0026 Western Wear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}