HEY!!! I just cracked both my Indy whips...

[Ravenswood]

...at the same time!!!
Repeatedly!!!
I was in the middle of band practice and i needed a pick-me-up...
I did't have time to crack my indy whips in turn, so I decided to crack 'em both at the same time!
Not alot ot thought went into it, I was defocused and just feelin' it.
It's amazing what you can teach yourself if you don't put your mind to it!
BTW, they wer a 9 ft Russel Schultz in the left hand, and a Gus Caicedo 10 ft int the right.
OMG it was AWESOME!!!
I wish you all were there to see it!
Now back to band practice............
Steve

[Canyon]

I can't believe I'm the first person to respond to this thread.

That is incredible.

Would you be able to film that for us, perhaps?

[Ravenswood]

You know, I got my own Youtube page, and I have full intentions on putting this video out. I'll give you all a full alert when that happens, I just dont have the capability to upload them with my own computer!!! Frustrating? u bet....but soon I shall raid my bro's computer when hes has the time in edgewise!

[Canyon]

Yay! I look foward to that.

[winrichwhips]

Congrats Steve on the whipcracking.

It can also be cool when you can crack one whip just a split second after the other to get a staggered effect.

Another move is to alternate the cracking each hand, so you crack one whip and as soon as that one cracks you swing up the other whip to crack it. With this move you have the same number of beats (think music) inbetween each crack. This can be done with either the overhead crack or the circus crack.

Peace out,

Adam

[Ravenswood]

Here it is:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=FeNXUL4oMJ4
BTW, I strained my stomach muscles on the first crack...I go to great lengths for my fans!

[Canyon]

Woohoo!!! Great video!

[Ravenswood]

Thanks, Canyon!
:arrow: More to come!

[BullWhipBorton]

Nice video, but your not supposed to strain your self doing that.

Dan

[Canada Jones]

Thanks for the video. Hey - are you barefoot in this video? Hard to tell. Great cracking though.
best
Canada

[Ravenswood]

"Hey - are you barefoot in this video?"

No, I put my shoes on to keep up appearances (yer right, you can hardly tell) but I usually DO barefoot it while crackin' in my front yard! Funny you should mention that!

& Thanks much, Canada! I'll certainly be posting more videos, sooner than later I hope. I got myself on camera today in a big field near some office buildings. I love to hear the echoes of the crack reporting from the sides of those buildings. It really adds quite a dramatic flair to the sound. That video will be next in the line-up!

[Canada Jones]

Ravenswood:
That is funny that you usually go barefoot! The double whip crack is most impressive and louder I am sure in real life. Ever wear ear protection?
Canada

[Ravenswood]

The two whip cracking thing makes me a little nervous when I'm not wearing earplugs, and I wasn't wearing ear protection in the video. (shame on me! )
However, the RS kangaroo hide makes the most noise in that video, while the Caicedo whip's crack is much more quiet. I really don't quite have the hang of it yet. But I would definitely have to wear earplugs if I intend to specialize in the double crack method.
I used to have musician's earplugs, custom molded and all. Those really helped maintain the quality of the listening experience. They made it quieter and more comfortable without muffling it like the standard foam plugs do....except I lost em , and they cost too much to replace readily. I'll get a new pair soon, really....as soon as I'm done shopping at the "Braided Goods" section of our general store.

[Canada Jones]

The two whip cracking thing makes me a little nervous when I'm not wearing earplugs, and I wasn't wearing ear protection in the video. (shame on me! )
However, the RS kangaroo hide makes the most noise in that video, while the Caicedo whip's crack is much more quiet. I really don't quite have the hang of it yet. But I would definitely have to wear earplugs if I intend to specialize in the double crack method.
I used to have musician's earplugs, custom molded and all. Those really helped maintain the quality of the listening experience. They made it quieter and more comfortable without muffling it like the standard foam plugs do....except I lost em , and they cost too much to replace readily. I'll get a new pair soon, really....as soon as I'm done shopping at the "Braided Goods" section of our general store.

Part of what I teach is audio and hearing so this is why I ask. Where do you buy your musicians earplugs from and what do you pay for them? I would love to get a pair for my son who plays drums. He wears earplugs but they are not custom made.

thanks
Canada

[Ravenswood]

Here's the link:
http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/erme-wtb.aspx
Those are the REAL DEAL...
Make sure to get -25db protection for those drums!
The whips might could do with just -15db. (It's still at relative "conversation level" at that point)
You should call your local audiologist. You can't get these in a store. Basically the audiologist person will take what looks like a frosting dispenser, and literally fill your ear canal up with molding. (don't worry, they put stoppers in so your head doesn't get filled up! ) Then they send the cast moldings out to Etymotic Research which is located in California (if I'm not mistaken) and VOILA! Perfect HIGH FIDELITY ear plugs! You might have to call around to find an audiologist who specializes in making the cast molding, as Etymotic Research authorizes. The plugs themselves require filters which fasten on to give you different grades of protection. 15db is relatively minimal, so go for 25db for the LOUD stuff. Etymotic Research makes the plugs based on the moldings, and they also supply the filters.
Actually, the plugs ain't cheap, (last I bought them, they were $125.00 a pair and that was a few years ago, but it's certainly the BEST hearing protection this side of the speaker cone!)

[Canada Jones]

Ravenswood:
Thanks so much for the lesson. I printed off the link. I really appreciate this information.
best
Canada