Funny I had the exact opposite opinion of these jokers when I watched some of that crap the other night. Seems to me those guys used to do that wearing nothing but a cowboy hat and a pair of jeans. Now they're wearing flak jackets and helmets.
It's primarily the younger riders but some of the older guys are giving them a try. The use is going to grow as the breeders continue to turn out bigger and faster bulls. The PRCA actually went to smaller bulls this year at the WNFR to increase the riding percentage.