Probably a dumb question on coiling a whip

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Probably a dumb question on coiling a whip

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Howdy, folks; I noticed that when I got my latest whip, it was apparently "trained" to coil in one direction. Can I expect this to loosen up with use, or are whips always assumed to do this? I notice that in all the whip care sites, they tell you to store it loosely coiled. If I try to coil it against the bend, it simply twists back to its most "comfortable" state. Normal?
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yep normal.
don't try to force it.
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It happened also on my nylon whips.
after a little while, it should roll naturally any direction.
I guess that how you see how well made a whip is.
If it breaks in nicely and roll smoothly, good whip.
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Capt.Herp wrote:Howdy, folks; I noticed that when I got my latest whip, it was apparently "trained" to coil in one direction. Can I expect this to loosen up with use, or are whips always assumed to do this? I notice that in all the whip care sites, they tell you to store it loosely coiled. If I try to coil it against the bend, it simply twists back to its most "comfortable" state. Normal?
From what I read, I don't think you're actually to suppose to coil it against the natural curve. If anything, I think that would probably be bad for the whip.
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Thanks everyone. I'm feeling better now thanks to your input. :)
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Let your whip be comfortable :D
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Yes, take it out for drinks, perhaps a nice movie - you know- quality time.
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