Cutting a pop/soda can in half with a whip, video

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Cutting a pop/soda can in half with a whip, video

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS1f9_uuXCQ

I've been hanging out with a knife thrower here in LA named Jack Dagger, and we made this video about the can cutting trick that I do.

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that was great Adam. thans for posting this.
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Adam that was outstanding! I also enjoyed your other videos!
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Unbelievable! That was great!
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Awesome! Very skilful precision! If I would ever dare to try that trick with my cheap bullwhip I’m pretty sure the soda can would backfire right to my face! :lol:
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Cooool =P~ I have GOT to try that!

Your vids are great, Adam. Thanks!
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Hahaha! That looks like fun!!! Good stuff :D
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Snyggt Adam! :)

Keep them coming! ;)

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Wow Adam, you make that look so easy. What are you going to do for your next trick? :wink: Awesome video thanks for sharing with us.

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I wanna see a watermellon or a honeydew cut in half! :D
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Man that was sickk!! :notworthy:
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That was nice! I would love to see something like that using one of those super slow motion cams, like the ones they use for ballistic tests.
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I like my soda shaken, not stirred
Funny...and awesome video. I've only discovered your videos a month ago and I've found them very helpful in learning the basics. Now, I just have to wait until I get my first whip next week.
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:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
](*,) :whip:

:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

There that pretty much says it!!
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Hey Edge,

When you try that trick, I recommend you use an extra long cracker, about 12"-14" long, and tie a knots in the cracker that are spaced one inch apart to give the long cracker more weight. The long crack will save your fall from getting cut by the can.

The trick can be done with short crackers, but if you miss and hit the can hard with the fall, the aluminum will tear it up.

Hello Fink,

The trick requires a relatively heavy whip (or at least a whip that can deliver power), and most of your cheaper whips will only have the power to knock the can over, if that.

Regards,

Adam
Last edited by winrichwhips on Fri May 09, 2008 12:59 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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That was cool. Now I have to work on my accuracy.
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Post by kooniu »

maybe not so funy but ..... surely cheaper play :wink:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg73u0RCcBs
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winrichwhips wrote:Hey Edge,

When you try that trick, I recommend you use an extra long cracker, about 12"-14" long, and tie a knots in the cracker that are space one inch apart to give the long cracker more weight. The long crack will save your fall from getting cut by the can.

The trick can be done with short crackers, but if you miss and hit the can hard with the fall, the aluminum will tear it up.

Regards,

Adam
Thanks for the tip. I'm going to attempt it this weekend.

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Re: Cutting a pop/soda can in half with a whip, video

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Is it possible that European cans are stronger? :-k

edit: cutting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqqSWoDByS8

results : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_IiLQPffhc
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Re: Cutting a pop/soda can in half with a whip, video

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You said "tie a knots." What do you mean? Where on the cracker? How many? Any video, photo, illustration or anything of that sort to explain?
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Re: Cutting a pop/soda can in half with a whip, video

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on the clip this is second can, to try cut first I use 5' stock whip. on both whips i use crackers 10" long with 5 knots on it.
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Re: Cutting a pop/soda can in half with a whip, video

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Adam,

That was a lot of fun, especially the part with whip golf. How far could you launch a golf ball? May be interesting.

Cheers! :TOH:

Dan
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