Replacing the fall
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Replacing the fall
Is there a easy way to re-attach the fall? Mine fell off.
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BullWhipBorton
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Most falls are made to be easily replaceable though it really depends on what type of whip & the type of fall. If you have and Australian style fall these instructions should help you. www.davidmorgan.com/fallreplacement.html?keywords=fall&
http://www.em-brand-whips.com/change%20fall.htm
With an American style fall (flat and wide) you’ll need to un plait the last 6 or 7 inches of the whip, lay the start of the new fall inside as a core and then re plait the end of the whip around the fall, tying a few hitch knots at the end to secure the plaiting. Most whip makers will do this for you for a small fee. If it's your IOAB bullwhip that you posted a picture off last month, I believe Adam will replace it for you as part of his follow up services, if your not comfortable doing it yourself.
Did the fall, fall off or did it break? While strange things happen sometimes even on brand new whips, If it broke; you may want to re-examine your technique. A good fall should last much longer then a month, unless your power cracking i.e. seeking the loudest possible crack, or abusing the end of the whip by hitting sharp or solid objects or cracking on highly abrasive surfaces like pavement. Good luck and hope this helps.
Dan
http://www.em-brand-whips.com/change%20fall.htm
With an American style fall (flat and wide) you’ll need to un plait the last 6 or 7 inches of the whip, lay the start of the new fall inside as a core and then re plait the end of the whip around the fall, tying a few hitch knots at the end to secure the plaiting. Most whip makers will do this for you for a small fee. If it's your IOAB bullwhip that you posted a picture off last month, I believe Adam will replace it for you as part of his follow up services, if your not comfortable doing it yourself.
Did the fall, fall off or did it break? While strange things happen sometimes even on brand new whips, If it broke; you may want to re-examine your technique. A good fall should last much longer then a month, unless your power cracking i.e. seeking the loudest possible crack, or abusing the end of the whip by hitting sharp or solid objects or cracking on highly abrasive surfaces like pavement. Good luck and hope this helps.
Dan