Club Obi Wan

Okay, I'll hate myself in the morning, but I'm getting a bullwhip... This hobby is seriously killer on the pocket.

So I'd like to ask you more knowledgable whippers how you display your bullwhips? I've read that you shouldn't hang it on a metal nail... There goes my first idea!

I'm mainly getting this as a wall display since I don't intend on getting any whip practice... yet.

Hey Castor

Don't hate yourself what you are doing is a VERY good thing. What whip did you get?
I have a large wooden trunk that i just coil my whips up and lay them out on. It looks pretty nice but hanging them on a wall with wooden pegs would be much better I think.

-Nebraska

yep, wooden pegs. Or if you have something metal, you could always put a scarf or a piece of cloth in between the whip and the metal. :junior: -M

I’ve never known an Indy fan to say I wish I hadn’t bought a bullwhip. Buy or make yourself a whip holder if you don’t already have one. Hang the whip holder securely on the wall and then hang the whip coiled loosely in the whip holder.

What kind of whip did you order? If its a good one and not just a wall hanger remember to at least take it down try it out every now and then even if you don't intend to actually learn to use it. These whips are made to be used and it’s not really good for them to just sit there coiled up all the time.

Dan

I got my David Morgan from Lee Keppler in 1992. For most of that time, it's been hanging on a door in my living room. I wrapped and tied a long shoestring around the whip to help keep it from uncoiling, and hung the whip from a rubber-tipped metal doorstop that keeps the door from bumping into an adjacent wall. The metal of the doorstop only contacted the shoestring, and there has been no noticeable deterioration to the whip over the years. I probably should treat it from time to time, though...

Jack

To be more specific, the problem with leaving a plaited leather whip coiled for long periods of time isn’t so much a noticeable deterioration of the whip itself. You don’t have to worry about it falling apart just sitting or hanging on display or in storage. However, and David Morgan would agree with this, that by leaving a plaited leather whip coiled up in that position indefinitely, it will literally start to develop a memory of sorts, of that position and want to stay in it. So when and if you do take it out to use, or decide to sell it to someone who would want to use it, it won’t handle the way it’s supposed to. It will feel off, it will fight with you when it’s thrown and won’t want to roll out straight like it should.

I’ve seen this problem before in many old whips, and whips that fans or collectors have purchased and kept sitting around collecting dust for years and years. While someone who’s never really used a whip before would probably just think it’s lack of ability that’s the problem, a seasoned whip handler could tell pretty quick that something was off. Fortunately, you can usually bring it back as long as the whip hasn’t dried out completely, to where its effected the and strength & stability of the leather, but it takes a lot of work to get it to act right again. And yes it’s a good idea to keep it treated with leather conditioner every so often even when it’s just on display.

Chances are better then average though that Castor is going to like his new whip so much that he’s going to want to try it out and then get addicted to whip cracking, so this probably doesnt even apply to him. Right Castor


Dan

Thanks for all the great replies guys! They really helped me in deciding that I'll go with the whip holder idea, as Bullwhip Borton suggested, especially since I suppose that's what they were made for after all!

I'll also probably secure the bottom part with a shoestring or something similar, like eazybox mentioned, since that might help in giving it just the right look!

Nebraska Brad wrote:What whip did you get?

Joe Strain's models seem to be getting the rave reviews, as well as being the most economical of the 'official' vendors, so it was a natural choice!

BullWhipBorton wrote:Chances are better then average though that Castor is going to like his new whip so much that he’s going to want to try it out and then get addicted to whip cracking, so this probably doesnt even apply to him. Right Castor

I don't know... the first post that I saw when I wandered into the Bullwhip Forum was the one with the poor guy's bloody face... Not exactly inviting!

On the other hand... If there are any folks that need a whip to practice with now and then... *hint hint*

Well Castor, I am glad that you got a whip from Strain as well. I think you should use it from time to time, but if you want to put in on a wall that is your choice. I think when your cracking a whip you need to be careful, that guy was not very careful and he got lash right near the eye. All you need to get is some safety glasses, wear a hat, should have no problem with that right? Also wear a leather jacket, preferably a Wested I think that guys post just illustrates how dangerous a whip can be, and what not to do.
I ordered a Joe Strain whip a week or more ago and a basic video DVD on basic cracking styles so I can get practicing when we have some great weather. That and when I received my whip. What length is the whip your getting Castour?? I hope your whip turns out great and maybe get a video or look at some of adam's videos on youtube, has some great instructions on whip cracks if you want to learn. I would rather use my whip and practice than to just look and stare at it on a wall, but hey that is just me.

IndianaChris

Castor Dioscuri wrote:
I don't know... the first post that I saw when I wandered into the Bullwhip Forum was the one with the poor guy's bloody face... Not exactly inviting!

On the other hand... If there are any folks that need a whip to practice with now and then... *hint hint*

oh dear. Don't let my one messy misshap deter you from having a good time with your whip, it hasn't stopped me. Just be sure to wear proper protective clothing. Sturdy pants, long sleeves, and safety glasses. A hat's a good idea too, cause a whip crack smack on the top of the head is no fun either. Plus you'll look super-cool wearing a fedora while cracking a whip. I often wear my gear minus the gunbelt, and there's really no better protection against a whip lash than a leather jacket.