Starting again

[Kris]

Since a few weeks I've been toying with the idea of getting started again with the hobby, and get a real bullwhip instead of a cheap stockwhip. .

Since I live in Belgium (as in, lots of rain and gravely places) I'm not sure a leather whip is the right tool to start, yet it looks much nicer than nylon of course. But if I look at prices of a nylon indy-style bullwhip I find them around 200 euro. I have no idea what a semi-budget friendly leather would set me back.

I want to use it, so an 8' seems perfect for me. And instead of complete SA, I'm fine with a close-enough.

What do you experts suggest to start and learn again?

[Blake Bruning]

It depends on what you want to do with a whip. Nylon has its place, but I love leather. If you want a Raiders style...got to buy a kangaroo whip!

[Gorak]

A well made nylon whip is just as nice as leather to start up whip cracking again. I know Tomek makes some nice nylons....I have several of his and they are great. The only real difference is that the leather ones will be a bit more smooth in the roll out where as the nylons are slightly stiff BUT it doesn't hurt for an entry level whip.

[Michaelson]

By the way, it's GREAT seeing you around again, Kris!

Good to see you!

HIGH regard! Michaelson

[Kris]

By the way, it's GREAT seeing you around again, Kris!

Good to see you!

HIGH regard! Michaelson

Thanks! It's good to be back when time permits! Some things change, but sometimes things don't, like here.

[baddates1]

Dustin Damrel has a good cowhide leather bullwhip with a steel cable core. Should work better in damp climates than any other http://creasencorral.brickmanngroup.com ... gory_ID=39" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Blake Bruning]

I have nylon and kangaroo stock whips and bullwhips. Stock whips both nylon and leather are nice to have, but I think if you go bullwhip...got to be a kangaroo!

[Jeremiah]

Check out my classified. Have a practically brand new kangaroo 9' made by Blake for sale. Very cheap for a new 9 ' whip.

[Kris]

Well, thanks to Jeremiah, I now am the owner of a gorgeous 9' Kangaroo whip.

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Ain't that gorgeous?

And it works like a charm, in glorious Slo-Motion and Horrible Technique (TM).

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