Tyler Blake

Tyler Blake · Post by **Tyler Blake** » Tue 8. Apr 2014, 04:02

Thanks so much Gio, that's a big compliment! Fritz, I'm so relieved that the whip showed up safe and that you like it. Bobbi and I were talking about "whipmaker's angst on another thread and that was definitely a factor here

Thanks also to Josee and Terry- Terry, I would be happy to share on the zig zag- you'll have to give me some time to do a clean presentation on it though. The one I used is marked up to the point of being illegible with corrections, etc. What plait count do you suppose you might use?

Terry Shaw · Post by **Terry Shaw** » Tue 8. Apr 2014, 15:04

Tyler - Most likely 12 or 16. 16 is as high as I've plaited to date. To go higher I'd need some tutelage (tutaledge? Teachin'!). I'll give ya all the time in the world there boss!

~T.

Jeff Roseborough · Post by **Jeff Roseborough** » Tue 8. Apr 2014, 16:05

I'd be interested in learning that pattern also. It is interesting how it carried throughout the whip all down the thong.

Terry, doing a pattern on a thong isn't any more difficult than on the handle. With this whip it looks like the plait count further along was lower, but he was still able to keep the same pattern.

Overall a very nice design!

Terry Shaw · Post by **Terry Shaw** » Tue 8. Apr 2014, 19:09

Oh I don't think it'd be any harder Jeff. I've done patterns in the thong area already. The teaching I was referring to needing would be on a higher strand count than 16. An 18 or 20 strand count say. Though I certainly do want to learn that zigzag.

~T.

Tyler Blake · Post by **Tyler Blake** » Wed 9. Apr 2014, 00:46

Well I believe the word you're looking for is Book Learnin'! I used a 20 plait for the zig zag, but I'll work up the pattern for 16 and maybe a 12 too.

Terry Shaw · Post by **Terry Shaw** » Wed 9. Apr 2014, 15:18

No, tell me in terms of 20 plait. Please. I do not mind expanding my brain cells here and there. Though, and it may be for a different post in a different place, when doing a 20 plait do you want a larger circumfrence on your bellies to start with? I'd think 20 would get crowded as hell... This is the learnin' area I was referring to.

~T.

Tyler Blake · Post by **Tyler Blake** » Wed 9. Apr 2014, 19:24

Yes you would...Although the reason this one is 20 plait is because it's dacron and thinner- If this were a paracord whip that section would probably have been a 16. A paracord whip with 20 plait is going to be big and beefy- which is not to say it can't be done, and done well, like Keanu's Tank.

Tyler Blake · Post by **Tyler Blake** » Fri 9. May 2014, 03:57

Here is a set of wee Exowhips bound for Sweden:

THese are only 28" long- my customer wanted to practice indoors and with fast multiple cracks. I had a harder time with these because they're so compact, just trying to cram the taper into that small of a space. They're faster than I am

Bobbi Holyoak · Post by **Bobbi Holyoak** » Fri 9. May 2014, 04:12

Tyler, I am such a fan of your work! Everything you do is just beautiful. My birthday is coming up next month... I've been looking over your site thinking I may have to splurge on myself.

Carl Feairs · Post by **Carl Feairs** » Fri 9. May 2014, 12:26

Wow! They look great and only 28". You could practice in an elevator and have lots of room! I bet you have to be quick

Devin Bauer · Post by **Devin Bauer** » Fri 9. May 2014, 12:52

Nice set Tyler, I like the chromatic opposition with the black and white. What diameter do you come up with for the 20 plait section?

Tyler Blake · Post by **Tyler Blake** » Fri 9. May 2014, 12:53

Thanks very kindly Bobbi- I would be very proud to make you a special birthday whip

Carl, that tickles my funnybone- the mental image of someone practicing in an elevator. And yes, you do have to be quick. I'll post a video before I ship them. And thanks!:)

Robby Amper · Post by **Robby Amper** » Fri 9. May 2014, 13:07

Tyler... How-do-you-do-these-amazing-patterns...??? I'd have problems to draw these things with a pen. These things remind me why this is called the "Masters" Gallery.

Robby

Terry Shaw · Post by **Terry Shaw** » Fri 9. May 2014, 15:24

Once more... wow. I see on the patterning you revisited Lokai once more to a small extent. Your original pair where you pulled off the black and white then the very complete opposite on the other whip was just stunning work as these two little fellas are as well.

Jeff Roseborough · Post by **Jeff Roseborough** » Fri 9. May 2014, 15:33

WOW! and to get such a nice taper in so short a distance.

Jonathan Lewis · Post by **Jonathan Lewis** » Fri 9. May 2014, 17:46

Holy cow Tyler. Again? Those are amazing.

Robert Gage · Post by **Robert Gage** » Fri 9. May 2014, 17:52

I have to agree with all the compliments, Tyler. Amazing!

Josee Richard · Post by **Josee Richard** » Fri 9. May 2014, 18:32

They're gorgeous! The patterns on them is fabulous work.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri 9. May 2014, 18:37

Dude... Why are you doing this? Stop making the rest of us look bad at once!

- Pokkis

Tyler Blake · Post by **Tyler Blake** » Sat 10. May 2014, 10:59

Sorry Devin, I didn't see your question at first, it's 3/4" at the 20 plait.
Thanks Robby! I employ Drafting Gnomes! When I'm more caught up I might have to draw that... Terry, thanks and good eye! It's always been my habit to do a reversal on matched Exowhips but it shows more with black and white. Jeff, Jonathan, Robert, and Josee, Thank You!

Pokkis, you said it- I'm a despicably evil bastard :P Just kidding, I'm not making anyone look bad- as a point of fact, I learned how to do that particular Bird's Eye pattern from Jonathan, even though I've been making whips about 10 years longer than him