Club Obi Wan

Jim at ECWhips had one of his chrome tanned cowhide whips on e-bay earlier this week, I placed some bids but was unsuccesseful. Having read a number of topics about cowhide whips I thought it was time I had one, and Jim's whip did look very nice indeed so a few e-mails later I now have one on order and at the price I was willing to pay on ebay. I have been told to expect it sometime next month and looking forward to adding it to my collection. Perhaps cowhide is better suited to the english weather and will give me more opportunity to practice.

Regards
Jon

I bought an EC 10 ft. My only nit was that the whip was too thick at the handle to be screen accurate or fit into my whip holder.

Yeah, not fitting in the whip holder can be a problem with cowhide whips. I think I've finally worked it out, but earlier this year I had two customers return cowhide bullwhips that were too large and I sent them new, smaller whips. Now I work to make all my cowhide whips about the same size as comparable kangaroo hide whips. I've also decided that I since I don't want to personally crack bulky whips, my customers probably don't want to either.

Jon, Jim M. makes a good whip and I'm sure you'll be happy with it. I know that I really like the looks of his cowhide whips.

-Adam

Thanks for the comments. To be honest I am not that worried about screen acuracy as I do have a couple of other whips one of which is a Robert Duke 10ft on order and an 8ft Bernie that I have had for about 6 months. I do however, like the Indy style very much and will more than likely use the cowhide for practice as I understand it can be more durable and probably cope better as I try to improve my technique. In addition I do have one of those adjustable whip holders that may just accept the thicker cowhide whips. It is also great to hear positive comments from one whip makers about another.

All the best.

Jon

Adam:

What is the difference in the diameter of the handle in your kangaroo and cowhide whips?

Thanks.

The diameter depends on the model. I currently offer an 8-plait 6 ft. cowhide bullwhip designed for sport cracking which has a 20 mm diameter for the handle, which for me is on the small side, but it makes for a nice-handling whip. (btw this whip isn't on the website yet, but I do have pictures for anyone that wants to see what it looks like)

For Indy-style whips I try to keep all whips (cowhide or roo) at or under an inch in diameter at the widest point, and the handle itself at around 7/8". The IOAB whips tend to run an inch in diameter at the end of the handle where the whip swells.

Customers in the past have requested specific diameters (in cowhide and kangaroo) and I've done my best to oblige.

-Adam, www.winrichwhips.com