Hello All,
I have had a Joe Strain 10’ CS bullwhip for years now but with Joe really not producing whips by order anymore I am a little concerned about using my whip as much and preserving it. I have been looking at a nylon whip as a secondary source just to play around with in the backyard so I don’t abuse my Joe Strain. Not knowing much about the nylon whip I am turning to the experts to get your advice.
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Need Advice About a Nylon Whip
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Re: Need Advice About a Nylon Whip
Hmmm, do you have rough ground or rocks in your backyard?
If you have smooth grass you can use your whip freely and it won't be abuse. It'll last you a lifetime, with proper care.
But don't get me wrong, I am not discouraging a new whip acquisition! Paracord whips are great!
There are a lot of nylon whipmakers in the US and also a few in EU.
But what questions do you have in particular?
Cheers,
Bear
If you have smooth grass you can use your whip freely and it won't be abuse. It'll last you a lifetime, with proper care.
But don't get me wrong, I am not discouraging a new whip acquisition! Paracord whips are great!
There are a lot of nylon whipmakers in the US and also a few in EU.
But what questions do you have in particular?
Cheers,
Bear
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Re: Need Advice About a Nylon Whip
Where I use my whip is all grass (no rocks). I have never used a nylon whip before so I am not aware of its nuances and how it handles. Will it have the same feel as a kangaroo whip or does it handle differently?bearbeast wrote:Hmmm, do you have rough ground or rocks in your backyard?
If you have smooth grass you can use your whip freely and it won't be abuse. It'll last you a lifetime, with proper care.
But don't get me wrong, I am not discouraging a new whip acquisition! Paracord whips are great!
There are a lot of nylon whipmakers in the US and also a few in EU.
But what questions do you have in particular?
Cheers,
Bear
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Re: Need Advice About a Nylon Whip
A well made nylon bullwhip should handle as well as a leather one. Perhaps leather has a bit of smoother rollout, but paracord whips are still a great cheap substitute to leather ones.
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Re: Need Advice About a Nylon Whip
That’s what I needed to know. Thanks!bearbeast wrote:A well made nylon bullwhip should handle as well as a leather one. Perhaps leather has a bit of smoother rollout, but paracord whips are still a great cheap substitute to leather ones.
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Re: Need Advice About a Nylon Whip
My pleasure! Enjoy your new whip hunt and your new whip when it arrives! And post some nice pics with it!
Cheers,
Bear
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Bear
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Re: Need Advice About a Nylon Whip
Several years ago I had a really nice paracord whip made by James at Classic Bullwhips.
http://www.classicbullwhips.com/prices- ... -info.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Something to be aware of, in general, paracord whips will be lighter in weight compared to the same length whip made in leather. Some makers have different techniques to minimize the weight difference.
For me, having a slightly lighter whip was fine in that it tends to move faster and can be a bit easier to control and learn on.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
http://www.classicbullwhips.com/prices- ... -info.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Something to be aware of, in general, paracord whips will be lighter in weight compared to the same length whip made in leather. Some makers have different techniques to minimize the weight difference.
For me, having a slightly lighter whip was fine in that it tends to move faster and can be a bit easier to control and learn on.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
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Re: Need Advice About a Nylon Whip
Thanks Jeff! I was going to ask for some suggested makers.Indiana Jeff wrote:Several years ago I had a really nice paracord whip made by James at Classic Bullwhips.
http://www.classicbullwhips.com/prices- ... -info.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Something to be aware of, in general, paracord whips will be lighter in weight compared to the same length whip made in leather. Some makers have different techniques to minimize the weight difference.
For me, having a slightly lighter whip was fine in that it tends to move faster and can be a bit easier to control and learn on.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
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Re: Need Advice About a Nylon Whip
My pleasure.
Do a search limited to the Bullwhip section using "nylon" or "paracord" and you should find a number of threads with various makers. They do come and go over time.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
Do a search limited to the Bullwhip section using "nylon" or "paracord" and you should find a number of threads with various makers. They do come and go over time.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff