Pros and cons to having more plaits in your whip?
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Pros and cons to having more plaits in your whip?
In my search for a satisfactory whip. I've encountered many fine vendors. All offer a whip in 12 plait. Some in 16. Only a few in 24.
For general cracking (I'm no professional mind you) is there any advantages to going with a 16 or higher plaited whip?
For general cracking (I'm no professional mind you) is there any advantages to going with a 16 or higher plaited whip?
Re: Pros and cons to having more plaits in your whip?
That's a good question; I always assumed a higher plait count was just more impressive because it took longer to make, but I have NO idea if that's correct. I'd be interested in learning the answer to this question as well.
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Re: Pros and cons to having more plaits in your whip?
I thought I'd heard that wider strands can be more durable.
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Re: Pros and cons to having more plaits in your whip?
I can't speak to durability or longevity. From what I was reading last night, my understanding is that the higher the plait count, the smoother the "feel/rollout."
Re: Pros and cons to having more plaits in your whip?
That, and it just looks cooler!
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Re: Pros and cons to having more plaits in your whip?
Whipwarrior that's a fine looking whip. 8ft? 16 plait?
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Re: Pros and cons to having more plaits in your whip?
You may find this blog of interest.
https://whips.wordpress.com/2009/07/22/ ... it-counts/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Regards! Michaelson
https://whips.wordpress.com/2009/07/22/ ... it-counts/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Regards! Michaelson
Re: Pros and cons to having more plaits in your whip?
Yes, that is an 8-ft. 16-plait Indy bullwhip from JM Whips, based on the rare David Morgan Classic Bullwhip sold in the late 1990’s. It has the same shape and balance of the Indy whip, with a higher strand count. Basically, a really neat variant of the famous Indiana Jones model.
Re: Pros and cons to having more plaits in your whip?
Nice link man! And of course there is no discernible difference between the two but even that answers the question.Michaelson wrote:You may find this blog of interest.
https://whips.wordpress.com/2009/07/22/ ... it-counts/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Regards! Michaelson
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Google is our friend.
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Re: Pros and cons to having more plaits in your whip?
+1 on what chenricy said. Many thanks Michaelson.
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