Cutting Target w/ Stockwhip and Bullwhip (w/ Video)

[ksteryous]

So after watching Whip Basics Vol. II, I decided to try my hand at cutting targets. I practiced a lot with a stand, and finally felt confident enough to have my wife hold the targets (spaghetti noodles). Trust me, I was extremely careful, and I missed a lot, because I wasn't about to even get close to her hand (that would not have been a good thing for our relationship...chuckle). I put some of it in slow motion since the quality of video on YouTube would not be nearly good enough to see the target getting cut (and just barely is even with slow motion).

I used a Joe Strain 6 ft. Stockwhip and my 10 ft. Bullwhip (Pagey). For the bullwhip, I used the forward flick technique, but after seeing it on video, I realize I'm not really satisfied with my technique. I seem to be bringing my hand/arm down and across at just a slight angle, and I would prefer it be completely vertical.

At the end of the video is my 4 yr. old son, and believe it or not, he's actually cutting the spaghetti, too, even though he can't make his whip actually crack yet. My wife was very brave to indulge us both by holding the targets for us.

Here is the video....

Kenton

[Indiana County Jr.]

Good Job Kenton!

Since the weather here is starting to get better I am hoping to put together my new target stand and practice again soon!

Crack On!
Allen

[rjallen70]

Nice job... and a brave wife!
I met a lady today that spray paints her noodles florescent orange so the crowd, (or in your case) the camera, can see it better. It worked great! I think it was fettuccine.
Ron