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Looking for a whip

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Hi all,
Been many years since I was on here. How are we all doing? I'm looking to upgrade my whip. I have an 8 foot but would like a 12.
I don't tons of money but I saw some nice ones on Esty and wondered if the was a seller on there who makes a quality whip ...any help would be great..


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Do you prefer a nylon whip or a roohide one? What's your budget?
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If you’re looking for good priced nylon whips, I would recommend Swordguy builds or Eliason Whip Co. Tomek who just posted also makes the best-looking Indy nylon whips, though I have not tried one in person.
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Thanks IJJTM for your kind words!

For a cheaper roo whips you can try https://www.maloroywhipco.com/ or https://www.etsy.com/shop/CatchallCraft ... 1003257589

Great roo whips, but a more expensive due to the experience of the makers, are made by: https://www.trinitywhipco.com/ or https://www.townsendhandcraftedwhips.com/

Super screen accurate whips you can order here: http://delcarpiowhips.com/ or http://midwestwhips.com/
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My budget is about 200. Def want a leather one. about 12 feet.
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You can't buy a decent leather whip that long within that budget unfortunately.
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What’s is your current 8’ whip? (Maker)
And would you be potentially willing to trade with some cash.

There heave been plenty of those kind of deals done over the years.

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Is there a reason you want a 12'? That's really long and more difficult to crack.

My first whip was a 10' because that was the length I thought I was supposed to have for a "real" Indy whip. I had a miserable time trying to learn to crack it until our own Dan Borton handed me a 8' and I cracked it on my first throw. He said everyone wants a 10' because it looks good hanging on your belt, but shorter whips are easier to crack. Once I got the timing down I was able to get the 10' to crack, but sold it shortly thereafter and bought a 7' because it was more fun to work with.

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Indiana Jeff wrote: Sat Feb 25, 2023 9:28 am Is there a reason you want a 12'? That's really long and more difficult to crack.

My first whip was a 10' because that was the length I thought I was supposed to have for a "real" Indy whip. I had a miserable time trying to learn to crack it until our own Dan Borton handed me a 8' and I cracked it on my first throw. He said everyone wants a 10' because it looks good hanging on your belt, but shorter whips are easier to crack. Once I got the timing down I was able to get the 10' to crack, but sold it shortly thereafter and bought a 7' because it was more fun to work with.

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I second this, 7 to 8 feet is definitely the most fun length for a whip. Easy to crack, but not too short.

Also, you need less room to crack it, which can be an advantage as you find cracking spots much easier. :TOH:
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I personally find 10 feet to be my favorite length.
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I have some 9' and 8' and find the 8' easier to handle, especially initially. 12' is a big whip and no doubt will make a big, flowing crack but takes lots of practice.
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