Sheesh. I step away for a couple of months to move, start a new job, etc. and I come back to hear that Kyle is feeling a bit unsure of the market for his Pocket Bulls. Since I've just stepped inside from an extended session with my Pocket Bull, I have to tell you all how amazing these little whips a...

Thanks for the update on the Strain lone star bullwhips, Sergei. I've been wanting to take the plunge for some time and that really makes my decision of which whip to get next easier!

Well, I've listed it on eBay... (sniff...sob...)

What can I say, I'd prefer a bullwhip...

Take a look
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 3902965913

At least I can start window shopping for a long handled bull whip now!

Sergei: As I was writing the original post, I was thinking of the Strain and Stenhouse "target" whips that you had posted about some time ago. I also keep picturing Paul Stenhouse doing volleys with his Indy whip. Inspirational stuff to be sure! Let's hope I can make enough off of the Jack...

Well, after 2 sessions with a Peter Jack 5' stockwhip, I'm realizing that I'd rather have a long handled bullwhip. Call me crazy (I've been called worse...), but I just can't get over the fact that I'd rather have a bullwhip. Maybe it's the Indy thing... In any case, are there any recommendations on...

I had a custom (longer than standard) Brend Fighting Hatchet from ATC. It was sweet!

... and as the owner of the new Pocket Bull #15, I must say that the quality on these little whips is outstanding! It's fun to watch Mike Murphy's tapes and to try to do some of his tricks with the Pocket Bull - I'm surprised at how many I can (occasionally) pull off. By the way, Kyle - nice 'hawk -...

Well...Any pics or additional thoughts now that you've had your nylon bull for a little while?

Thanks for the input Robert and Bernie.

For a 4' stockwhip, is there any rough estimate of what an appropriate handle length would be? It seems like a 16"-18" would be more appropriate than a 20".

Robert:

4 foot stockwhip - interesting choice. With the stock/handle included, how long would the overall whip be? 5.5' or so?

Jeremy

How do you think Peter is re-inforcing the handle base? On a snake whip, would you insert a handle or just reinforce what is there? Just to "think outside the box," (doesn't everyone love cliches?) what would, in everyone's estimation, constitute the ideal short whip? The parameters would ...

I've been re-reading some posts on IndyGear and WhipEnthusiasts about folks who use an extra bolster (first 6" or so) in their signal whips or snake whips in order to make them feel more like a small bullwhip. Since I'll be moving to suburbia soon and don't want to scare the neighbors (at least...

I've heard about 'Florentine' routines involving dual snakewhips in a few Web pages, posts, etc.

So... What exactly is 'florentine,' anyway?

Thanks!

Jeremy.

Thanks for all of the info. I do have a Steve K (21st Century Whips) 6' bullwhip that is quite sweet - cracks very easily now that it has broken in a bit and will serve me very well in the winter. Anyone who is looking for a nylon bull may want to check him out. I was just curious to see if anyone h...

Since it is the end of December in Wisconsin, I can only imagine that I'll be seeing some snow sooner or later. I'm looking at nylon stockwhips by Greg DeSaye and 21st Century Whips, but I have no idea of how good the quality is. Anyone have any nylon s'whip recommendations?

Thanks!

Jeremy.

Very nice - looks like it was time well spent. Where did you learn how to plait a whip in the first place? Book? Video?

I apologize for grilling you on this, but I'd like to try my hand at this as well.

Thanks!

Jeremy.

Cool - how long did the process take?

You really should take a look a Stenhouse as well. The price is certainly more reasonable and the quality is top notch. There should be a link to his site in his .sig and on IndyGear. Note that he has gotten some notice from David Morgan, which is pretty impressive. ...now that I've said my piece I ...

...and how cool will I look with a bullwhip wrapped around my parka as a snowblow!

Since the midwest is in the middle of a period of unseasonable warmth, this obviously doesn't apply right now. Nonetheless, I want to make some informed decisions before I go and ruin a nice Stenhouse by getting it wet (in the rain, snow, etc.). I've done a Pecard treatment on the fall and thong. I ...

I've got the pack of spaghetti all set... Time to trim a little pasta!

The low hanging branches on the tree are already taking a beating. At least it is fall in Wisc. so it doesn't look *too* obvious.

Thanks for all of the great suggestions. I've already got my Sunday all planned out.

Morning all, While I patiently await the arrival of the Stenhouse DVD, I'm looking to fill my time with a few basic cracks. I'm getting the hang of the overhead, forward and sidearm cracks, but I have NO idea how to do an undehand crack. I'd certainly appreciate any basic info! Also, I'd like to kno...

Certainly a fair request... The large sized pic is here and the smaller one is below. http://webpages.charter.net/hausers/jeremysnake-1.jpg Again, it's pretty cool to deal with folks like Paul who really love their art and make you excited to try something new. Now I just need to start saving for th...

Just wanted to relay a quick story. I'm fairly new to IndyGear and whip cracking in general. After browsing a few posts, I decided to buy a Stenhouse to learn "the art." I ended up in a fairly long exchange with Paul about the type of whip to buy, etc. Lo and behold, I got a fantastic 4' s...