what a 10 ft bullwhip can do

winrichwhips · Post by **winrichwhips** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:43 pm

Here's a quick video in response to a question previously posted in the forum asking what a 10 ft bullwhip could do:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZjVNG7Ze-M

Let me know what you guys think.

-Adam

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 11:23 pm

well i guess that proves it....what can you do with a 10' indy whip?......EVERYTHING!!!!

nice work adam....thanks for making me feel bad....man i got a long way to go

buda741 · Post by **buda741** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 11:35 pm

Teach ME!

TurnerME · Post by **TurnerME** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:07 am

Adam you are incredible. I mean WOW!

I would bet that you also did that with near-zero preparation (meaning you grabbed a 10ft whip then went outside and shot the video with little or no prior thought).

Super job and thanks for the video.

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:30 am

This video just goes to show you that if you ever encounter Adam Winrich in a dark alley, and you see he's got some kind of whip.... RUN. FAST.

Adam, fantastic work, as usual! May I be so humble as to ask that you create some sort of tutorial on how to "Continue the Line" ? I can do it... but I'm not consistent. Any tips or visuals would be very much appreciated.

Shane

Canuck Digger · Post by **Canuck Digger** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:44 am

Fan-bloody-tastic! That sounded (and looked) great!!!!

Shagbd · Post by **Shagbd** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:44 am

well you didnt say it....
but id give that one FIVE STARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Weston · Post by **Weston** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:18 am

That is some fine work there! I've been working on that Delongis maneuver myself. That looks really good with that longer whip, and you can tell that more effort and skill is required for every crack. Thanks for posting that!

Weston

winrichwhips · Post by **winrichwhips** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:32 am

I threw in the 'continuing the line' move because I thought it was once of the cooler moves that can be done with an Indy-style bullwhip. However, since it is Anthony DeLongis's move, and he makes part of his living teaching his style of whip cracking, I don't want to give away instructions on any of his moves.

I think Anthony might explain that move in one of his videos/DVDs that he sells.

-Adam

Don't Call Me Junior! · Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:14 am

That's really awesome, Adam! Your videos have been some of of my favorites for their simple yet excellent explanations and outright dynamite execution of technique. Every time I see another one of our videos it seems to take me a little closer to the next level! I second some of the others when they say "I got a long way to go"!

BOINKFFD · Post by **BOINKFFD** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:34 am

Completely Bad A..! Very well done.

HANSOLOJONES · Post by **HANSOLOJONES** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:49 am

PLEASE DELETE

myrddin · Post by **myrddin** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:03 pm

I'm always impressed when I see your videos, Adam, but that takes the cake.

Thanks for posting that.

kooniu · Post by **kooniu** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:29 pm

You have showed Adam that you are topping whipcracker

but not that there is whip good for rutinez

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:07 pm

winrichwhips wrote:I threw in the 'continuing the line' move because I thought it was once of the cooler moves that can be done with an Indy-style bullwhip. However, since it is Anthony DeLongis's move, and he makes part of his living teaching his style of whip cracking, I don't want to give away instructions on any of his moves.

I think Anthony might explain that move in one of his videos/DVDs that he sells.

-Adam

That's definitely reasonable. Thank you anyway!

Shane

LemonLauren · Post by **LemonLauren** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:27 pm

Adam! Great video! Thanks for taking the time to put it together for all of us. It's neat to see what all really is possible with a 10ft whip. But it looks like doing all that with such a huge whip is extra tough - you looked worn out by the end of the video!

)

Lauren Wickline
www.midwestwhips.com

winrichwhips · Post by **winrichwhips** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:49 pm

Hey Lauren,

The only reason I was tired was because that was the 20th take of that video. I could do the basic cracks with no problem, but when I'd get to the harder cracks I always seemed to miss a crack, so I'd start over. I scratched another take when two guys on motorcycles were racing past my house making a lot of racket.

The 'continuing the line' move was tough because the cracker always wanted to snag on the fall hitches until I slightly adjusted the angle of the throw. The arrowhead was also tough, and you'll notice I'm missing a few cracks at the end of it.

It was fun to do, and I'd be out there for an hour today working on those moves, but I'm performing every weekend and I promised myself to take it easy this week so that my shoulders last the summer

-Adam

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:58 pm

Oh my god, I'm so glad that wasn't in 3-D.

Awsome work, shows me I have a loooonngggggggggggggggg way to go.

Thanks for sharing, Steel Beast just lent me some VHS videos to watch on crackin whip, looks like it's time to warm up the VCR.

Croft

Shagbd · Post by **Shagbd** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 5:34 pm

winrichwhips wrote:Hey Lauren,

The only reason I was tired was because that was the 20th take of that video.

-Adam

I laughed out loud when i read that because i completely know what you mean.
when i was trying to film my "whip fooey" videos i went thru MANY MANY takes.
you are FAR more patient than i am, because the ones i messed up on would have to be highly censored to edit the cursing and other foul words that where being yelled..... hahahaha

well at least it worked out in the end!

Bardoon · Post by **Bardoon** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:18 pm

Adam you are the man, please stop making these videos cause you make us all look bad!

Spectacular work and the best #### whipcracking artistry I've ever seen!

rjallen70 · Post by **rjallen70** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:33 pm

Simply outstanding !
You should so be on Americas Got Talent!
My GF watches that show, and I gotta say you'd win the variety act hands down.
Ron

TurnerME · Post by **TurnerME** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:46 pm

winrichwhips wrote:The only reason I was tired was because that was the 20th take of that video.

Bah! I am totally bummed. I honestly believed you just whipped that video out with no effort. If nothing else let it be known that you have people viewing your performances with significant levels of awe.

However, bummed as I am that you claim it took 20 takes. I am still overwhelmingly impressed that it can be done with a 10ft whip.

You are true maker of inspiration. Thank you.

Shagbd · Post by **Shagbd** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:00 pm

rjallen70 wrote:Simply outstanding !
You should so be on Americas Got Talent!
My GF watches that show, and I gotta say you'd win the variety act hands down.
Ron

Do be judged by THE HOFF would be an honor!!
Do it Adam!

MustangLoverMex · Post by **MustangLoverMex** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:46 pm

A M A Z I N G ! ! !
Congratulations again Adam and thanks for posting!

Best regards,

-Alfonso

LemonLauren · Post by **LemonLauren** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:08 pm

I'm actually impressed that it only took 20 takes - definitely a testament to your skill with whips Adam! There were a few neat looking moves in there, a few I don't think I've seen before, and (besides your looking a little winded when you were talking to the camera) you made it all look a lot easier than that stuff really is IMO. Rock on Adam, thanks again for taking the time.

Lauren Wickline
www.midwestwhips.com

JMObi · Post by **JMObi** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:31 pm

Thou hast a strong arm and a keen talent Adam! Many thanks for showing this. It certainly gives me something to aspire to. The 10 foot Morgan whip has a special place in the world of whips.

Soup · Post by **Soup** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 10:22 am

Wow, just got the opportunity to see it. Impressive to say the least. I get wore out after 10 minutes with my 10 footer, just doing overhead cattleman cracks. But that was amazing.....gives us all something to work towards.

Thanks for providing us another great video, Adam!!

Regards,

Soup

thatguyno1 · Post by **thatguyno1** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 12:30 pm

Amazing video Adam!! Man, do I need to work on my arm strength! I was wondering why you were out of breath but after 20 takes I can see why. Thanks so much for showing us what a 10'er is capable of. Gives us all some great references and some goals to attain. I have a 10' Strain and DelCarpio that are still stiff from being brand new so at least now I know what is possible with a 10' whip. Thanks again.

Paul ô¿ô

FloatinJoe · Post by **FloatinJoe** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:02 pm

McFly wrote:
winrichwhips wrote:I threw in the 'continuing the line' move because I thought it was once of the cooler moves that can be done with an Indy-style bullwhip. However, since it is Anthony DeLongis's move, and he makes part of his living teaching his style of whip cracking, I don't want to give away instructions on any of his moves.

I think Anthony might explain that move in one of his videos/DVDs that he sells.

-Adam
That's definitely reasonable. Thank you anyway!

Shane

Adam, that was awesome to watch.

Shane, the "continuing the line" crack is really cool, but it's tough until you find the right timing. At least it was for me. We really need to get you back out to see Anthony again. I'm going to try and go sometime in the next few months. Hopefully I'll make it there.

Adam, sorry about the distraction, I just want to harass Shane. Once again, that was great. I need to start practicing again... I was doing so well this past spring (almost daily), and then this move killed me. I think I've cracked twice in the last two months.

Mike

G8RBYTE · Post by **G8RBYTE** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:49 pm

Thank you for the excellent demo Adam. I especially enjoyed the Snake Killer and Pyrocrack moves.

Incredible audio ... the cracks seemed to reverberate from the echos bouncing off the woods.

winrichwhips · Post by **winrichwhips** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:29 pm

Which crack is the 'Pyro Crack' ? I meant to say 'Cairo Crack', but I guess I didn't speak clearly enough. I'll be sure to speak clearly in the next video I post.

-Adam

G8RBYTE · Post by **G8RBYTE** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:55 pm

Mea culpa, maxima mea culpa

I just need to clean the wax out of my ears!

dr. tyree · Post by **dr. tyree** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:11 am

OK, so that was fun. When's the next episode???

Stellar technique, Adam, and beautiful control of the flow. Thanks for posting.

Shagbd · Post by **Shagbd** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:51 pm

ok adam.......

for the next episode........ do the arrowhead with a 12 FOOTER!!!!

)

also throw us in a hasset's 4 corners with a 12 footer..

winrichwhips · Post by **winrichwhips** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:57 pm

hmmm..

I can do something like the arrowhead with a 22 ft whip, but I don't keep the whole whip up in the air.

I tried the 4-corners with a 10 ft bullwhip and it wasn't really working, and I don't think a 12 ft whip would make it any easier.

No time for videos this week as I'll be in Boston tomorrow, but maybe I can post something next week.

-Adam

Shagbd · Post by **Shagbd** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:06 pm

cool deal bud!
I like stuff like those 3 crack patterns with the turns....
just about got um down...