revamp & new url for basic whip cracking video

bernie47 · Post by **bernie47** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:15 pm

I've just done a revamp of my video on basic whip cracking,just added a few bits and bobs. The new url is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnUQEYFt51o
Kind Regards
Bernie

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:35 pm

bernie, great post and very informative. thank you so much for sharing your knowledge....i think i'll go throw some cracks out right now

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:41 pm

GREAT video! I have a 10' whip, and the only method I "knew" how to do was the overhead swing. Now I have a few new techniques to try.

Do you plan on selling the dvd/video?

Russ

bernie47 · Post by **bernie47** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:54 pm

I send a copy of the whole DVD out with every whip I make for free Russ. I know a lot of people who buy whips are not all that experienced with them so I decided long ago to make this video to send with the whips. With each whip I send I include a numbered certificate,3 spare falls and 10 spare crackers along with the DVD on the cover of which I place a photo of the customers whip. Once everything is set up on my computer it doesn't take much to do this and I think adds a nice personal touch. With the price of DVD media so low it's not expensive and just takes a few minutes of my time.
Kind Regards
Bernie

WhipDude · Post by **WhipDude** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:14 pm

Thats truly awesome Bernie. Its like a complete whip kit for beginners and experts. Nice touch with the dvd cover. Thats what I call good service. And after seeing your video of your whip in action, makes me wanna get a whip for you.

classicbullwhips · Post by **classicbullwhips** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:57 am

Amazing Bernie, It's always good to see when the person who taught me how to make whips continues to share is wealth of knowledge. I do have to agree with you in the fact that the people that usually buy whips are not that experienced and have no clue how to use them safely. I to am working on putting out a video on how to make my nylon whips and possibly leather, along with more information on how to safely use and maintain them. Each day I strive to be more like you in your great whip making quest. Best of wishes and thanks again for teaching me the craft of making great quality whips. James Emery

bernie47 · Post by **bernie47** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 9:23 am

Thanks James,that's what I'm striving for now, to get as much information out there as I can before I curl up my toes.
Kind Regards
Bernie.

ANZAC_1915 · Post by **ANZAC_1915** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 11:50 am

Rook wrote:GREAT video! I have a 10' whip, and the only method I "knew" how to do was the overhead swing. Now I have a few new techniques to try.

Do you plan on selling the dvd/video?

Russ

I have a 10' too and the overhead does seem more like a reliable way to get a crack.

Great video Bernie!!!

I need to learn to keep that plane it moves in away from my head. I knocked my face shield off my head last weekend. Going to switch to a helmet.

VP · Post by VP » Wed Aug 15, 2007 5:09 pm

Gotta try that reverse crack ASAP. Keep up the good work.

Mountaineer Lasher · Post by **Mountaineer Lasher** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 9:07 pm

VP wrote:Gotta try that reverse crack ASAP.

That's the one I have the most problem with. I was elated when I sat down and watched the video that Bernie included with my 10-footer. It was great!

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 3:20 pm

Finally was able to get out and use my whip again, using Bernie's tecniques.

The basic "Circus crack" is so much easier than the overhead crack that I have been doing. Now I need time to practise the backward crack and forward throw.

Thanks again for sharing the video!

Russ