The Coachman's crack 2/4/17 to 2/13/17

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Being not a master myself - Robert quoted me right. Every time I crack a whip I learn something new. On every (!) crack. There is so much poetry, balance, life and new things to discover; even in a simple circus crack.

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Post by Flemming Bo Christiansen »

Hello

I promised you a video of my coachman’s crack. Remember I had my first success yesterday and I have never managed to do this crack before.

I put them in here even though the training period is over.

I know I am using too much force when I swing the whip, but now I think the most important thing is to enjoy the crack. Next week I start working on the artistic look. Two things about the videos. I have just uploaded the video with all my attempts, so you can see where I am. I could have chosen to continue trying until I got a better attempt, but I was only doing this for fun.

Second thing. It is fun to see that my left is better than my right. I think it is because I try not using my right arm more than necessary. This was necessary! :) :)

The whips are a 6 ft. Night Train from Exowhips (Tyler - and in fact it belongs to Gitte) and the orange one is the 7 ft. whip Tyler donated last year for the dog shelter raffle.

The videos are here:

https://youtu.be/2VKFIV28pbk

https://youtu.be/XuCll8hfvUU

https://youtu.be/tGn9pUNlOxk
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Post by Wolfgang Timm »

Long story short: I think you got it and you also know where to improve. :)
It’s a tricky crack and I‘m always puzzled how Robby can send the crack absolutely vertical upwards to the sky ;)
Up to now I haven’t managed more than a diagonal version.
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Post by Flemming Bo Christiansen »

Thanks Wolfgang - And yes I know that there is a lot of space for improvement, but from now it is going to be just fun :)
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Post by Ron May »

Flemming, you are definitely getting better.
That Night Train is definitely working for you.
Thanks for sharing.

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Post by Robert Gage »

Good progress, Flemming! :)

The Night-Train seems to work better than the other whip for this crack....
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Post by Flemming Bo Christiansen »

Thanks Robert and Ron. The Night Train is a wonderful whip. Almost similar to crack as a lightweight roo-whip.

I think one of the reasons, why the Night Train works better is because it is a 6 footer and I usually use a 6 foot whip. I tried with my own 7 ft. Night Train and i did not work very well. That's why I tried the orange one because it has a heavier handle and therefore more energy is transferred out in the thong.

Just my humble theory :) I am still experimenting with the crack and the whips :) Thats what I learned at the M&G last year : "It has to be fun" :)
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Post by Scott A. Cary »

Nice work, Flemming!
I'll give it a try, Dad, but it's going to be really hard...kind of like trying to saw something in half using a banana.
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I watched your videos very closely. And I'm not sure if you're going to like what I have to say about it...
Your coachman's crack is absolutely okay, Flemming :) Not perfect, but all I could tell you is, that you have to work on the flexibility of your shoulders and n o t to look straight forward, but to raise your head a little bit. That way your back will bend a little backwards and your shoulders can move more freely. Aside of that - nothing to correct, Flemming. You are doing really fine. What you need now is fine tuning. The crack itself works nearly perfect. Thank you for sharing those videos!

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Post by Flemming Bo Christiansen »

Thank you Robby. Great feedback - I know you are always there to help us I we need it. I appreciate that.
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You're welcome, Flemming :) I'm happy if I can help!
Just go on practicing!

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