Club Obi Wan

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Retired? That's a shame. Looks like Western Stage Props is all out of his Indy 4 style whip now.
Too bad, that was one on my list.

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Or did someone miss paying a bill?
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Awesome.
And near the end of the promo there is the whip fight with the swordsman that looks to have been fully restored!
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Bah, what does TREX know...

Well, the idea is firmly entrenched and I will be jumping for one (or two

) asap!

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Thanks for the tips riku!

I put the Arrowhead off the table until the volley is learned anyways.
The Performance Hybrid whip really has my curiosity now...

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riku1914, that is good advice re: the longer handle. My nylon whip has a 9" handle with a thicker transition/taper and it's helped with :nearly: getting it. I might try the hybrid whip (and Joe makes a Lonestar whip with a 10" handle)... I had no problem learning the Coachman with my 8ft R...

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...and the volley is still eluding me :lol: Oh, I've learned a couple combos, but that volley....THAT VOLLEY! Sigh. I will admit to not having as much practice time devoted to learning it as I should have as I would get annoyed and work on something else. But #### if it's not like the Grail™ itself....

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Great vids!
Trusting partner for the flower-in-mouth crack

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You really need to work on your skills.
You're slow, sloppy, and frankly this is all very basic. Show us something impressive for once...

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The second looks like that guy walked off with Indy's lunch and Indy gave him a smarting across the neck!

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Behind the scenes shots from Raiders: http://s3.amazonaws.com/coolproduction/ckeditor_assets/pictures/3412/original/BTSraiderswhip2big.jpg?1315956815" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://s3.amazonaws.com/coolproduction/ckeditor_assets/pictures/3408/original/BTSraiderswhip1...

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These videos are so #### awesome, but almost TOO quick!
Love breaking down all the cracks.

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It is a really neat series of cracks and the first time I saw it was in Adam's 10 foot combo video. I can perform the move both with a 10 and 8 foot whip, but I'm still getting used to it as I just learned it last weekend, and consistency is not the greatest right now, it goes from clunky to good to...

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Amazing, amazing work! That one three crack pattern, in the first link at the :50-:52 second mark is awesome. The way you transition the whip backwards into a crack, but on your other side and then back into another forward crack, very cool. I've been learning that three crack pattern but my transit...

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Great whip!!
Congrats

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That is some incredible work!
I'm blown away and have added that video to my rotation for my learning journey.
Thanks for posting!!!

Ryan

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Congrats on the new whip! I second the vote for Adam's whip videos on YouTube. I've learned most of my cracks through his work. My best advice, advice that I learned from many here, is just to take your time and relax. If you rush, you will make mistakes and you may not realize what is happening. Pr...

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Sorry, no pics yet, but I will try tonight!
The 10 foot is still very stiff, while my 8ft Strain is broken in. Feels like a snake compared to the 10ft!

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Thanks riku!
I was wondering if that might help, might have to try that.

On a related note, wrapped my first human this weekend!
My wife was too chicken, but my friend's wife was game. I successfully wrapped her waist with no fuss or muss!

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Well, I think I shall focus any practice session on one whip length.
Switching back and forth between the 8 foot and 10 foot was a little disconcerting with the weight difference.
The 8ft felt like a shoelace after using the 10ft!

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Thanks guys!

Great whip! Could you show us a comparison between the transition zones, when holding both whips?

Sure, I'll take some pics and post as soon as I can!

Ryan

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Thanks Daren!

Heading out tonight for more practice. There are a few rotating combos Adam does in that one video that I want to try with the 10 footer tonight!

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Got out for a quick half hour with the 10ft...very interesting. Slower, heavier, gives you a little more body/arm adjustment time while performing cracks/combos. I was able to pull off the "Winrich Flash" which felt like I was watching it in bullet time because of the slower motion. Very c...

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That is one pretty whip!
Love the colour combination!

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Regarding those poly crackers...I love them.
The nylon ones tangle rather too easily for my liking, yet those poly ones never give me grief.

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Thanks guys! Comparing my worked-in 8ft with the new arrival was fun too. Nothing like a brand new whip, it's full of potential and possibilities! I know it is a Strain, but should you spoil it by giving it its own cushion? :lol: I figured it would be given a good workout tonight so why not pamper i...

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Package day is always a great day. Yesterday afternoon I received my Joe Strain Raiders Anniversary 10ft bullwhip!! Packaged very neatly: http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/9084/package1.jpg http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/2253/package2s.jpg The whip is beautiful! Joe's work is insanely good. His b...

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Wow, fantastic job Riku1914!

Great work, you should be proud!

Ryan

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Thanks guys! It's nice to be in a place in my comfort level where I can work on combos. Last year (my first year in the hobby) was spent on the basics, learning individual cracks and a few two crack combos. This past weekend was great as I figured out a few movements that were a mystery to me, and o...

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I got a lot of whip time in this weekend, and on Sunday I learned a combo that I'm calling the "Winrich Flash" as it's a piece of the combo string Adam shows with his 10 foot Indy bullwhip in one of his YouTube vids. It's been going well, still trying to add a few flourishes at the end of ...

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Jeezum Crow!
Nice work!
Makes me want stock whips...

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Never thought of that!
Thanks for the tip! Going to try that this weekend.

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I've been practicing my targeting on the purple maple tree in my parents yard.
Leaves make wonderful targets, though my father comes out and asks me if I could whip them BACK onto the tree

I tried some moving targets last weekend, and I was either over the thrown object or below it.

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Very cool trick!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date with a water bottle and whip.

Wow...that didn't sound right...

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Thanks very much for the links and all the tips guys! And WhipDude, you didn't sound blunt at all! I've never attempted it before, so my comment about the whip feeling "too short" was just an initial reaction. When I can get some solid practice time I'm going to take this one nice and slow...

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I had a quick session with the lovely weather we had and gave the Arrowhead a try to less than stellar results. Granted that was to be expected.
However, it felt as though the whip (8ft) might be a little short for this combo. Is it easier to perform with a 10ft whip?

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Thanks again for the tips!
I'm actually putting this one ahead of the Snake Killer in the "To Do: cue.
I've also been practicing the arm motions while sitting on the couch this past week

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I've been watching the Arrowhead video over and over and now feel confident that I can attempt it and possibly succeed....

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We sure do!
Despite the fact you want us to try the Arrowhead of Doom and get all cut-up like an extra in Gangs of New York...

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Fall hasn't shortened at all yet, I think I'm just more comfortable with the 8ft and now it's starting to feel like an extension of my arm rather than something unwieldy. Now, having said that, I'm no pro, but I feel very comfortable with the whip.

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OOOOhhhh the Arrowhead!
It's not as menacing as it looks?
So I won't show up for work like this?

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Spring is nearly here, despite yesterday's 23cm-of-snow-setback. What's on your "To-Do" list for this year? Mine: - Nail the #### volley. It's really frustrating me, and last sunday during the weather break, I had bits working, but it's just not there yet. - The Snake Killer. I've been wat...

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Whip!
The 8 ft feels shorter with every session.

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That was great!

Looking at picking up a 10 footer this spring. Can't wait!

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SPRING! That translates roughly to "TIME TO WHIP"! I was out on Sunday, loosening up, going through the repertoire, trying a few new things. Felt so good to be out in decent weather! We have a minor setback this wed as we are supposed to get 10cm of snow, but hopefully it's gone again by t...

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Awesome to hear!
The Turks knot in that bottom pic looks great!

I know what my next nylon whip will have

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I picked up an 8ft black nylon bullwhip from forum member stoneman (Stephane of White North Whips) over the Christmas break. I've never owned a nylon whip before so I will try and use my Joe Strain Raiders whip as a light comparison while keeping in mind that the two materials are very different. St...

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One of my all-time favourite movies, and one of, if not THE, greatest adventure film ever.
The Raiders theme sits next to the Superman theme as my two favourite pieces of movie music as well.

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Awesome stories and whip!!
I love to see old David Morgan whips!

Here's my tale:
I asked my wife to hold an apple in her mouth and I would whip said apple out of her mouth.
She said "NO!".
The end.

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Congrats Daren! Nothing bigger than the smile that creeps across your face once you've learned a new crack. Right now, I'd be happy to be able to get outside and get ANY cracking in. We've had frigid temps and snow storms. I have to be content to perform the forward flick and underhand flick in my a...

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