10 Cracks In A Row. 2/25 to 3/6 2017
Robby, I know there's a cost vs. public need to think about, but I believe it's worth it.
It not only demonstrates the relaxed grip thought, but also how to use it to make it work in your favor. A reason to do something in a certain way is always a good teaching tool.
Ron
It not only demonstrates the relaxed grip thought, but also how to use it to make it work in your favor. A reason to do something in a certain way is always a good teaching tool.
Ron
It's ok if you disagree with me.
I can't force you to be right.
I can't force you to be right.
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Thank you for pointing that out Ben, it's inticacies like that which escape my attention.Ben Varsek wrote:
Mr. Jones, what helped me a lot to devlop a feeling for the second crack of the crossover is to swing the whip in the crossover x pattern without cracking the whip. I then slowly started to flick my wrist when the thong had travelled to the 3 o'clock position with my thumb pointing into the same direction as the thong should travel (downwards diagonal).
Ben
I am aware that I have much practice to do before feeling comfortable with my execution of the crossover, well with everything to be sure.
Anything I can learn or be reminded of, I am grateful for. I have to make a more stubborn and honest effort to implement some things other members have recommended also.
Cheers mate
OMG there are a few things in your clip I cannot wait to try out after I finish work.Robby Amper wrote:I did a little (crappy...) video for you today. Perhaps it can/will help you practicing those combinations. "The Robert Amper Method of the swiveling Handle". Don't take the name too serious, okay?
It's all about time and patience. Don't get frustrated, okay? I know that it is frustrating. I was walking exactly the same path, you are walking right now. On the other hand - when you mastered all of those things - you can be really proud of yourselves!
https://youtu.be/UOsuXm1qsRU
Robby
Thanks again for posting this. The 10/10 Challenge is an awesome idea, and the discussion which is generated and the help extended on the forum is sure to help everyone's whip cracking!
Mr Robby I just got a chance to watch the video and I will say that I think that you are wrong about one thing. It is NOT a (crappy) video. Any video that you make out of the kindness in your heart to try and help someone, there is absolutely nothing crappy about that. In fact that is a very beautiful thing. If anyone complains about the audio or video quality then they are missing out on the real message that I got from the video. What I saw was a man who truly cares about his community / family and will go to great lengths to help any and everyone no matter what their status or how long he has know them. You are not one who just talks the talk, you walk the walk. Someone will probably say that I'm kissing your ass but I just call it like I see it. Sir it is an honor for me to be a part of this community. Thank you for all that you do and for us and for the example that you give of what a real gentleman and a real friend is.
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I am still trying to lick the Fast Figure 8 (see the video I just posted there, where it is not a fast figure 8 at all) so I am uncomfortable going into this routine until I figure out what I am messing up there.
Robby, I wouldn't feel right about saying it was an invention either. But you can certainly promote a timeless technique, or improve upon one. I would hazard that most inventions are just improvements upon something anyway.
Robby, I wouldn't feel right about saying it was an invention either. But you can certainly promote a timeless technique, or improve upon one. I would hazard that most inventions are just improvements upon something anyway.
I couldn't wait to get home today, and practice hard out.
Unfortunately fortune had other ideas but I managed to get in about half an hour before dusk.
I actually really enjoyed slowing things down and trying out the 'swiveling handle' technique lol
I did make a video clip to demonstrate, but it had some swearing in it when I lost my cracker and couldn't find it haha
I tried to edit it out but for some reason my video editing program didn't like this clip.
Well it was fun, and i'm already looking forward to the end of work tomorrow!
Happy cracking all
Unfortunately fortune had other ideas but I managed to get in about half an hour before dusk.
I actually really enjoyed slowing things down and trying out the 'swiveling handle' technique lol
I did make a video clip to demonstrate, but it had some swearing in it when I lost my cracker and couldn't find it haha
I tried to edit it out but for some reason my video editing program didn't like this clip.
Well it was fun, and i'm already looking forward to the end of work tomorrow!
Happy cracking all
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Robby, thank you very, very much for making the video on the swiveling handle !!!
I remember how you've shown me this techique at the meet&greet while I was handeling a very heavy whip and I loved how "wrist firendly" this method is. My wrist had alredy been stressed by a couple of conventional circus cracks and I was surprised with how much less effort a heavy whip can be handled using the swiveling technique.
There have been thunderstorms in my area today but I was able to practice outside before the lightning got too close
It didn't feel like I was making any progress today compared to yesterday but at least it didn't feel like taking a step back.
All the best
Ben
I remember how you've shown me this techique at the meet&greet while I was handeling a very heavy whip and I loved how "wrist firendly" this method is. My wrist had alredy been stressed by a couple of conventional circus cracks and I was surprised with how much less effort a heavy whip can be handled using the swiveling technique.
There have been thunderstorms in my area today but I was able to practice outside before the lightning got too close
It didn't feel like I was making any progress today compared to yesterday but at least it didn't feel like taking a step back.
All the best
Ben
Johnny, I definitely can relate to the wrist wrapping! Also, on many of my cracks, it likes to wrap around my ankle.
It's like learning to dance, I imagine. If it were so easy, everyone would do it. But it's fun. Just keep at it. There's no magic bullet.
I got 30 minutes in today, but *mostly* working on my FF8 technique. However, as I'll post over in that thread, I think I made some major progress today.
Ron, as always, you make it look effortless, like the whip's energy is in synch with you.
It's like learning to dance, I imagine. If it were so easy, everyone would do it. But it's fun. Just keep at it. There's no magic bullet.
I got 30 minutes in today, but *mostly* working on my FF8 technique. However, as I'll post over in that thread, I think I made some major progress today.
Ron, as always, you make it look effortless, like the whip's energy is in synch with you.
Yesterday I continued to practice the cracks individually. I am finally starting to get the fast8 it is not good but I am happy that I can at least get it. Then I practiced the combo getting used to the transition from one to the other trying to get them to flow. I have a couple of buddies coming over today both of which I have introduced to cracking. I plan on getting them to practice with me and maybe getting one to video me, If I can keep them away from the horse shoes long enough.
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