Get an eye (and ear) full of a Russell Schultz nine footer

[Ravenswood]

I went all out for this video, not in the Indiana Jones sense, but more so to give a much better look at this gorgeous whip. I also concentrated more on the audio quality, to better represent how it sounds in person, cause thats pretty hard to translate on video.
I have more and more respect for this whip every day. I think it's gotten down to a respectable length, at about nine feet, and its much easier to control. I am now starting to try and expand my technique, and as a result, I have slapped the fall against the overlay a few times, but I'm quite amazed at the inherent resiliency of kangaroo hide. That stuff is like STEEL.
Not to worry though, i REALLY dont like to experiment with this particular whip all that often, its just TOOO nice!
here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEcr0CvyJ9M
and Happy Summer, and happy cracking too all at COW!
Steve

[Shagbd]

GOOD JOB@
great video bud!

[Boggstandard]

Nice looking whip- Great sounds.
Might I suggest that you let the whip do more of the work.
With the power/torque you are exerting with your arm, you could, in time, blow out a shoulder or elbow. I think you will find that a little finesse will save your arm and produce awesome cracks.

[Cracker]

Might I suggest that you let the whip do more of the work.

I agree. My first whip was an ebay whip that took a lot of effort to crack. After a week I could hardly raise my arm. Then I got an Em Brand from Bernie and realized what a difference there was between a professionally made whip and a cheap whip. A well made whip will almost crack itself, and I have no doubt you don't need to force your whip, you've got a good one. Let it do the work.

[Ravenswood]

I heartily agree. And thanks, those comments are encoraging!
I think I have been spoiled by the "Cairo crack" scene in Raiders. Indy REALLY muscles that thing, and it looks great for the camera. However, I've read a couple of articles on how Anthony Delongis is going for more of an "in screen" style, which is to say he doesnt want the whip flinging around so much on camera, because you have to pull out too wide. You tend to lose the actor.
I kind of go for the flair of overpowering the whip, and I'm being completely honest with you guys here...but I also understand economy of movement, and the fact that the design of a well crafted whip will transfer the energy more efficiently with just the suggestion of the proper movement.
Thanks much again for watching

[Ravenswood]

I'm starting to see the difference having watched some of Adam Winrich's latest videos on Youtube, particularly the ones where he demonstrates the cattleman's crack, and the flick. You could say I'm becoming a disciple
I am certainly in awe of his expertise, and I would also love to be a proud owner of one of his whips someday.