Made my first nylon bullwhip-New pics of my second whip

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Made my first nylon bullwhip-New pics of my second whip

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It was so much easier the second time around for sure. I was able to do it in about half the time.

This one is a 8ft, 16 plait nylon bullwhip, I also used different materials for the handle, core, and bolster. I got the handle loop the right length this time, lol. It cracks extremely smooth with very little effort.

Its also going to be for sale in the Cairo Bazaar for a low price: http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=45300

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-Scott
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I like the taper in the whip. The only thing I would object to is the very short wristloop, but that's only aesthetic. Congratulations! :clap:

Happy New Year!

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Thanks, I know the loop is small, I didn't account the extra length I would need because of the turks head knot. The way the the knot wraps around the bottom of the handle cinched up about 2+in. of the wrist loop.
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VEry good work for a first go!!!!

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Nice work. Just curious, I don't own a whip but was wondering why you used nylon? I that the material suggested to learn with before moving onto the more expensive leathers?
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Looks good. :tup: Your next one will be even better! :D
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I fixed a couple of things, and took some better pics, not from a cell phone this time.

My second Indy whip is just about done!
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Great looking work, fuzzjunk!
lantzn wrote:Nice work. Just curious, I don't own a whip but was wondering why you used nylon? I that the material suggested to learn with before moving onto the more expensive leathers?
I can't speak for fuzzjunk's choice, but based on what I've read here the cost of materials for nylon whips is significantly less. Basically a 1000' spool of nylon paracord gets you started. Some have written that it's easier to learn with nylon, but others have written leather is easier for learning. :-k

I own a nylon whip. The reason I went with nylon was the lower purchase price for a whip I'll only crack occasionally. There is significantly less maintenance involved with a nylon whip and it can be used in all weather as opposed to a leather whip that shouldn't be used in very wet conditions. :whip: I specifically went with the maker I did based on the positive reviews from BullWhipBorton.



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New pics of my second whip are up. Also its for sale in the bazaar.

-Scott
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Indiana Jeff wrote:Great looking work, fuzzjunk!
lantzn wrote:Nice work. Just curious, I don't own a whip but was wondering why you used nylon? I that the material suggested to learn with before moving onto the more expensive leathers?
I can't speak for fuzzjunk's choice, but based on what I've read here the cost of materials for nylon whips is significantly less. Basically a 1000' spool of nylon paracord gets you started. Some have written that it's easier to learn with nylon, but others have written leather is easier for learning. :-k

I own a nylon whip. The reason I went with nylon was the lower purchase price for a whip I'll only crack occasionally. There is significantly less maintenance involved with a nylon whip and it can be used in all weather as opposed to a leather whip that shouldn't be used in very wet conditions. :whip: I specifically went with the maker I did based on the positive reviews from BullWhipBorton.



Regards,

Indiana Jeff
You nailed it Indiana Jeff, took the words right out of my mouth. :whip:

I am going to try a kip hide whip soon, once I find a supplier locally to buy the hides.

Thanks for the kind words.

-Scott
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Fuzzjunk, I am interested in purchasing the whip. PM sent
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