Mannie Bothans wrote:
What does he use as the handle core on the KotCS?
I don't know
Maybe Bernardo will grace us here and answer that!
Okay, I'm going to speak on the design and shape of the handle and that Turk's head knot. I know some of this has been brought up before in previous discussions.
This is by NO means a criticism of Bernardo's or even Jacka's work but more of an observance.
The boxy, rectangular shape of the Turk's head is awkward and not as comfortable as the traditional Indy whip. It leaves me scratching my head over why DeLongis and the filmmakers chose Jacka's whip. Granted, I am a BEGINNING whip-cracker and no way, no how have I got the experience they do but I can at least wrap my hand around the handle and knot and compare which one is comfortable after several cracks. I usually keep a grip of 2-3 fingers on the Turk's head and always my index finger and thumb along the bottom of the handle. I also have somewhat small hands. Of course this all might be a null point once the leather better conforms to my hand.
However, cracking is a sheer joy. So thanks once again everyone!
Shane, my Strain is darkening up very nicely...I make a point to make sure it gets a little sun when I go out cracking with it.
Robocop, 8 Ft. should be perfectly fine. It is the right length to get multiple techniques out of. Like I said, my first whip above is a 9 footer and I would struggle with some cracks that kept the whip close to the ground (like the Figure-8) however, some cracks look cool with the extra length.
Hope you get your whip soon Paul! Don't forget to post pics when you do!
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