Shagbd's Review of "Volume II" (whip basics)

Shagbd · Post by **Shagbd** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:54 pm

First off I want to thank Robby for sending me a preview copy of his tutorial DVDs. My copy arrived a few weeks ago, right around the christmas Holiday. Due to holiday events and my being sick, I havent been able to write up a full review.
I just want to point out a few things that really jumped out to me. First, the overall presentation was just a step up from the last, from a purely technical standpoint. You can tell the editing process was alot more involved.

The DVD features the same "jump to" menu as the first so that the viewer can EASILY jump straight to a specific crack. I found this to be really nice and works well with Robby's training philosophy of working on ONE crack at a time.

Robby expertly builds on the lessons taught in Volume 1, and refers to many of his learning aides such as the "Big Ben" reference. GREAT STUFF THERE!

Robby's order of teaching the cracks is very logical and works well for person approaching these cracks for the first time.
Just as a personal note, I have to say i really liked the "Cross over" 2 crack combo.... I have "accidentally" done that crack before, but didnt know it was actually named..... very cool flashy crack combo!

OH and speaking of combos....eh... More on that in a moment...

Next we are presented with something i REALLY need to work on: target cutting!!! This section is presented in a studio setting, which is really cool and reminds the viewer of the proffessionalism that Robby approachese this subject. As always Robby's explanations are very clear and thorough... Even if you are a whipcracker and experienced in the CRACKS taught in this video, i still highly recommend this video, if for nothing but the targeting section alone. Personally, this is a part of whip artistry that I am rather unexperienced in, so i found this very educational.

The video is concluded with Robby teaching a 10 crack combo based on the cracks learned throughout volumes 1 and 2. Its a very nice combo that utilizes all the skills learned and looks very flashy and nice as well.
I find learning these combos is VERY good for the upcoming whipcracker as it gives you a sense of accomplishment and a way of showing off your skills to friends in a impressive way. One or two cracks strung together is not nearly as impressive as 10 or so strung together in a fluid manner. Well done Robby! We should name this combo, the "Robby Flash" or something like that.

Also, on the video, you will find some outtakes that are REALLY funny! Robby has a great sense of humor that is evident throughout the tutorial portions,so the outtakes are really a treat!

Again, Thank you Robby for this opportunity to view your videos ahead of the crowd, and I really appreciate the faith you have put in me and my opinions! You are truely skilled in your craft and in your ability to teach and I thoroughly look forward to Volume 3!!!

Thank you!
David Stokes

Whip Basics · Post by **Whip Basics** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 5:46 am

David,

thanks for your review. There was a lot of effort and passion in making Vol. II. When Vol. I was released, there were
no expectations at all. But for Vol. II it was a little bit different. The strange thing on all this is the fact, that all DVDs
were sent the same day! Some arrived right in time, others took really long to arrive. I apologized to Lauren
and Paul, but it was a problem of the postal folks... So no one couldn't have done anything about it. I'm happy
and grateful for your review, Vol. III will be shot in spring, but the preparations have already started. It's a long way from the idea to the finished project.

Robby

http://www.Whip-Basics.de

Canasta · Post by **Canasta** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:41 pm

David,
Thanks for the review.
I have heard nothing but great things about Robby's dvds and am really looking forward to getting my own copies from Paul here shortly.
Between this and Robert Dante's new book "Let's Get Cracking - The How-To Book of Bullwhip Skill", I think people have two new valuable resources at their hands. Maybe the best two yet for those wanting to learn the art of whip cracking from the ground up ... and up, and up ....

Later,
Chris