My Seattle Trips OR West Coast Bullwhip Awesomeness!

[hollywood1340]

(Figured this belonged here as opposed to the scrapbook)
Well in finally happened! Made my west coast tour of all things bullwhip. Itinerary included David Morgan, Kendall Wells and Louie Foxx. I saw them all and it bankrupted me but I have proof!! On with the show!
First stop was David Morgan in Bothell. He cracked all of my whips and showed me some of his collection. Very generous with his time. Meet Meagan and Alex as well, and thanked Will for his participation in this forum.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m3/h ... ure045.jpg
David Morgan and Myself
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m3/h ... ure044.jpg
Cracking my Louie Foxx 10'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S3KXqS6_fE
Cracking the David Morgan shop whip. Smooth as butter and like no other whip I've ever had the chance to use!

From there it was down to Portland to meet with Kendall Wells. Let me tell you that is a trip worth it! Worked on all my Delongis stuff and then some. Just an all around cool guy and a wonderful whip artist!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m3/h ... ure092.jpg
Kendall throwing a loop at the girlfriend
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m3/h ... ure093.jpg
Kendall and Myself

Last on the list was our own Louie Foxx. That was a great time as well. Talked about whip construction, how to do volleys, the state of the whip world today. Was great! Catch a show if you can or order a whip from him. Won't regret it!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m3/h ... ure175.jpg
Cutting with Chris
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m3/h ... ure180.jpg
Louie and me
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m3/h ... ure177.jpg
The Pile 0' whips! Makers include Foxx, Jacka, Huntress, DeSaye and Nolan.

[Strider]

Great story! Great whips!!

[jeanfifi]

you lucky and happy whipcracker!!!

[louiefoxx]

James,

I put some video of you doing some targets on my blog http://bullwhips.org/?p=2352.

Also here's your whip with the new fall and knot:


Louie
http://bullwhips.org

[Indiana County Jr.]

What a fantastic trip James! There are so many great people in this community willing to share all the information with everyone, that is true comradery. I love the pic of David cracking the whip in the shop, the guy in the back ground just looked so at ease.

Crack On!
Allen

[hollywood1340]

My time was very limited, next time I'll check out "where the magic happens". I did pick up a copy of Dante's book and a signed copy of his current catalog. Louie, thanks for your time we'll have to do it again soon!!!

[Whip Basics]

Powerful pics! Thanks for sharing them with us!

Robby

[The_Edge]

Dang, I'm sorry that I missed your visit. I would have really liked to meet up with you in Portland for some whip cracking since I'm right across the river in Vancouver.

Very cool pictures. It's good to see David is doing well. I haven't been up to visit him in a long time.

—Kyle

[JMObi]

Very nice pictures. Thanks for posting, Hollywood.

That shot of David Morgan...what a wonderful photo and, really, an example of perfect form.

[hollywood1340]

Kyle,
If you can or haven't, get with Kendall. It's pretty cool. I plan on doing this trip again next year, maybe for a bit longer. I'll keep you appraised!