Looking for a whip
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Looking for a whip
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..
Duck
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..
Duck
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Re: Looking for a whip
Do you prefer a nylon whip or a roohide one? What's your budget?
Re: Looking for a whip
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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Re: Looking for a whip
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/
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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Re: Looking for a whip
Another screen accurate whip here: https://giovanniceleste.it/it/catalogo/ ... ones-whip/
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Re: Looking for a whip
My budget is about 200. Def want a leather one. about 12 feet.
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Re: Looking for a whip
You can't buy a decent leather whip that long within that budget unfortunately.
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Re: Looking for a whip
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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And would you be potentially willing to trade with some cash.
There heave been plenty of those kind of deals done over the years.
Dalexs
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Re: Looking for a whip
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.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
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.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
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Re: Looking for a whip
I second this, 7 to 8 feet is definitely the most fun length for a whip. Easy to crack, but not too short.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.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
Also, you need less room to crack it, which can be an advantage as you find cracking spots much easier.
Re: Looking for a whip
I personally find 10 feet to be my favorite length.
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Re: Looking for a whip
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.