Club Obi Wan

Todd and Michelle came out for a visit a couple of weeks ago, and we had an incredibly fun time cracking whips at the local park, and taking a short trip north to the Rhyolite Ghost Town. We had a great time, and took a ton of photos. It is such a cool place, and I thought you all might enjoy seeing a few of them.

Here we are posing at the ruins of the bank:



And a panorama of Todd, who climbed up on one of the bank pillars (Click on the photo to see the larger size):



We also played around a bit for an hour before they headed home with "targeting around a corner" or "Blind Targeting" where you can't see a target, but you manipulate the whip in mid crack to change it's cracking direction:



Michelle showing the Bullock whip who's the boss!



We love whipcracking!



- Paul

Great photos, Paul! I especially love that panoramic shot of Trex. Blind targeting looks awesome and like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing.

Your talents as photographers nearly surpasses that as whip masters!

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

midwestwhips wrote:
We love whipcracking!



- Paul

This is a GREAT shot!
Were you trying to do that, or did the 'heart' shape just show up on its own?

Weird!! I was just in Ryholite last week. How funny. Drove the Titus Canyon pass back into D. Valley...wearing my AB.

Thanks everyone!

Todd is an incredibly brave climber! I tried to get up on the other pillar but when I got to the top and felt the wind I thought a trip to the hospital would take away from my ability to make whips for a little while so I decided to play it safe.

@Kwad, the heart shape whip thing was completely Lauren's idea. She told us where to stand and what to do, and the whole time we didn't have a clue as to why until we got back and saw the photos, it was awesome!

@darthjones, sounds like we just missed each other! If you are ever down that way again we are a little south of there on HWY 160 if you ever want to meet up to see the shop and do a little whipcracking. Jorgen was just in Rhyolite for a family trip a few days after we were up there too.

- Paul

I'm sooooooooo kicking myself for not being able to go that day!!!

Amazing pictures!!!
Thanky for sharing

WOOOO HOOOO! So Much unadulterated FUN that weekend!!!
We Can't Wait to Visit again!!!!
Here's to Friendship & Karate, Cheers!!!
-T.Rex

Such a great video, guys!

Thanks for sharing and keep 'em coming!

DHW