Club Obi Wan

gsolideogloria

I generally use a single bb-loaded strand of sinker cord and build my tapers by adding a couple of other pieces of regular paracord for the core. Also, the bb's only run about half the length of the whip so the whip will also taper as I drop more strands.

Happy Cracking,

Ryan

gsolideogloria

I'd personally like to get a Performance Hybrid Nylon whip from Midwest Whips. These babies look like they would be great for some fast action whip cracking.

~Ryan

gsolideogloria

Nice work - and a great idea. He'll definitely have the coolest leash around

~Ryan

gsolideogloria

That is a beauty - nice work!!!

I personally like the darker tint.

gsolideogloria

Woohoo - that's a beauty. Congrats!

Ryan

gsolideogloria

Graeme - beautiful whip.

I really like the darker colors.

gsolideogloria

Nice cracking - ya I think the cup is a good idea.

Ryan

gsolideogloria

Great article

I can just see me now sending the remote through a window. I'm not sure if my wife would understand my rationale.

Lots of fun, thanks for posting this.

Ryan

gsolideogloria

I mainly play around in my front yard. I think I prefer grass surfaces, it they aren't damp (although nylon whips do make a nice mist spray on the crack when the grass is wet). I also have access to a gym but find that the slick floor is a bit of a hindrance. The whip slides on it so easily that it ...

gsolideogloria

Whoot whoo! Nice looking whips. I have to wipe the drool off my computer. So where's the video of you cracking these beauties?

Ryan

gsolideogloria

Way COOL! Great vids Adam. I think I like the grey shirt one a bit better. I like the intro with the whips cracking fire straight into the camera. Thanks for sharing your talent.

Ryan

gsolideogloria

David, nice cracking

You also do a great job of talking to the camera - good job on the video. I look forward to the 12-footer video. By the way, I agree with Allen - wear some eye protection. It may not look cool but then neither does a permanent eye patch. Keep up the good work.

Ryan

gsolideogloria

Sweet trailer. I just wish they'd captured more whip action. Definitely one to see.

Ryan

gsolideogloria

Gorgeous whips from some top notch makers. Congrats (on your whips and your engagement).

Ryan

gsolideogloria

Great video! Thanks for posting. I'll have to give it a try his way. It looks much easier.

Happy cracking,

Ryan

gsolideogloria

That's what led me to starting with nylon whips. The one Rhett Kelley made me is frequently mistaken for leather. Details and linked pics over in this thread: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37494 Man that really does look like a leather whip in the picture. I am personally a big fan of nylon whips. They c...

gsolideogloria

I love your lids guys! I like just wearing mine and letting it take its own shape over time.

ryan

gsolideogloria

Nice job Mcfly

I still don't like tying those darn turks heads. The rolling definitely smoothed it out some. I can't believe you did it with a paperclip! A jumbo sewing needle definitely makes it easier. Keep it up.

Ryan

gsolideogloria

bob - I think you had it right the first time - "addiction!"

Truly a beautiful collection. Once my rich uncle that I've never heard of finally kicks the bucket and leaves me my millions I'll post some pics of my new collection.

Happy cracking,

ryan

gsolideogloria

nice bash holt - definitely a raiders' hat.

ryan

gsolideogloria

Yes, that is BEAUTIFUL! Great work. And I too would enjoy seeing a pic of your dad wearing it.

Ryan

gsolideogloria

Looks nice - I like the black feds.

Ryan

gsolideogloria

Lauren - that whip looks like a beauty. I've been thinking of picking up a stockwhip and I like the looks of this new design. GREAT now I just might have to get one!

I haven't checked yet, but are these now posted on your website? Keep up the good work.

Happy cracking,

Ryan

gsolideogloria

Looks beautiful - a real work work of art!

I like the color and the plaiting looks nice and smooth. Great job.

Happy cracking,

Ryan

gsolideogloria

indyfan1234 - you sound just like I did at the beginning. It really just takes time and practice and you will eventually get a "feel" for it. I found the flick one of my more challenging cracks to learn. I agree with rjallen70 too. the Whip Basics videos are a great help. Robby has a great...

gsolideogloria

Robby - great site! I especially like the short vids explaining each whip.

Happy cracking,

Ryan

gsolideogloria

indyfan1234 - I agree with Gus, check out the youtube vids of Adam Winrich. His tutorials really helped me out. I worked on some of them one at a time until I had them down. Don't get frustrated. There seems to be a wall that you get past and then you begin to feel how the whip will crack. It really...

gsolideogloria

I think you'll be thrilled with your new "Gus." I had a jrzjoe as well - absolute junk!!! I have a budget purewhips and there is no comparison. There is no way to subsitute for a quality whipmaker.

Happy cracking,

Ryan

gsolideogloria

Looks like fun!

I also like the dark color. Let us know how it cracks.

Happy cracking,

Ryan

gsolideogloria

Indy89 - nice bash job. It looks great on you.

gsolideogloria

G - nice work.

How well does it crack? Have you been making whips for very long? Keep up the good work.

Happy cracking,

Ryan

gsolideogloria

Karol - looks great.

IndianaBravo - If this is yours, I would love to hear your review of it after you get a chance to play with it for a while.

Happy cracking,

Ryan

gsolideogloria

Congratulations Paul - looks like everything was perfect. Good call on not wearing the fedora, but I think you are right that you could not have stolen the show from your beautiful daughter.

Ryan

gsolideogloria

Thanks. I was hoping there was a faster way. That just seemed pretty time intensive.

Happy cracking,

Ryan

gsolideogloria

Whoot whoo - that's a beauty!

I like that pattern on the handle. Looking forward to the grand opening Robby.

Ryan

gsolideogloria

I'v made some whips by loading paracord with the fan chain but how does one go about loading a core with bbs? Do you have to use a bigger diameter cord than the 550?

gsolideogloria

Think of your hat as "Cool" or "Confidence" training wheels. If you can do the hat, you can do anything.

Great quote - I love it!

gsolideogloria

jasonalun - great job! I do think you did indeed nail it.

I've been noticing the fuzziness lately on my regular as well, especially on the brim.

gsolideogloria

I like wearing my fedora with a hoodie, 8) but I have also found that I tend to think about dressing up a bit more when I wear it. (And for me, "dressing up a bit more" means wearing a button-down shirt or polo with my jeans or casual pants) :D If I have to wait to "really" dress...

gsolideogloria

Actually I just re-read your post. I guess that you did not find a $50 deal did you?

Don't worry, I won't tell your wife. Have fun cracking any way!

gsolideogloria

50 BUCKS!!! WHAT?!? Congratulations - what a find. Ya, I would have never passed up a deal like that. I hate going to ebay because I always find way too much I want to get and it is so tempting just to click a few key strokes and have something sent to me. =P~ #-o But you got a heck of a deal! Have ...

gsolideogloria

Beautiful whip

Now I just need to convince my wife that I NEED a new whip

Have fun breaking it in - happy cracking

Ryan

gsolideogloria

BEAUTIFUL hat - love the color and a great job on the bash.

Can't wait to see some action shots

gsolideogloria

GREAT video - thanks for posting.

gsolideogloria

As long as you like the way it looks then enjoy it. I personally went for a deeper center dent because I did like the profile as tall as it was.

gsolideogloria

Jax - The wire is in the sweatband to help it keep its shape. I did not realize there was one there until I kinked my sweatband in a few places. Fortunately mine has not yet poked through the band. I was able to unkink it a bit but this has only lessened them, I think at some point in the future the...

gsolideogloria

Great job on the hat.

I gotta start visiting some thrift stores.

Ryan

gsolideogloria

Yes, I agree - Whip Basics Vol. 1. Robby will walk you through a basic four-crack routine that is quite Indyesque. It's pretty short but will get the job done.

Happy cracking,

Ryan

http://whip-basics.de/clips_ordering.php - this is Robby's site

gsolideogloria

Yes, welcome Jax. Fortunately I was saved some pain

by coming to this forum before I purchased a fedora. I was close to ordering a dorfman on ebay

but was thankfully redirected by this site and now gladly wear my Federation IV regular.

Ryan

gsolideogloria

It'll be fine - I wouldn't put any kind of chemical on it. Just let it dry out naturally, the virus will die on its own. Even if you did cough in it, don't stress over it.

Glad you're feeling better.

Ryan

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