The Tasmanian Cutback from 5/8/2017 to 5/17/2017

At the request of the members, the 10/10 challenge has its own section now. Every 10 days a new thread will be opened for that particular exercise.
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Post by Sven van Leeuwen »

Thank you Mr. Robert, I'll try that.
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Post by Ben Varsek »

Sven, there is not much that I could add to the advise which Jesse, Ron and Robert have given you.

What also helped me to develop a feeling for this crack was to practice it in front of me (just like in the video which I've posted).
While doing this crack in front of me I didn't move my upper arm - I've just used my forearm and my wrist to do a "sideways circus/cattlemans crack". The movement of the upper arm is very limited while doing the tasmanian cutback, that's why this exercise (trying to do a circus crack without moving the upper arm) has been helpful for me.

Morten, sounds like you're doing great !!!

Todays practice has been nice - no real improvement but also no step back and the weather has been wonderful (lots of sunshine) :)
I've been using a lightweight cane/show/pipe whip for todays practice since my wrists and shoulders needed a little break after yesterdays training session (I've been using long and heavy whips on yesterdays practice).

Happy cracking everyone !!

All the best
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Post by Ron May »

Ben, no step backwards is improvement. :)
Good job.

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Post by Robert Gage »

Ron May wrote:Ben, no step backwards is improvement. :)
Ron, that's absolutely right!
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Post by Jessie Edwards »

With this exercise, I have learned that having an ass is not an asset.

I am glad our German is coming back to introduce something sensible. Obviously, when I suggest a drill, I get a little more ambitious than my chubby self can actually accomplish. :/
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Post by Ron May »

Jesse, don't feel the Lone Ranger.
This is quite a physical challenge and I think a few of us have limitations that hinder or even prevent us from doing this. *raises hand*

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Post by Rachel McCollough »

As another.... Gal with a wider base, I know what you mean. I made an attempt but nooooooooo.
It messed up my arm a bit for a few days so this crack just isn't for me at this time. No... No!
Inch by inch.
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Post by Ron May »

I think this crack is made for the stars of that daytime drama (soap opera) "The Young and the Limber". :)

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Post by Sven van Leeuwen »

It's really fatiguing on the wrist, but I managed to make it crack a few times today. Yey!
Although not really a crack, more a pooof. But the beginning is there.

Thanks for all the tips and tricks.

You guys are right on all points, it's simply not a normal arm/hand manouvre you do every day.
I raise my hand to when it comes to limitations.

Keep on cracking, keep on cracking (Dory style)

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Post by Ron May »

How's today's practice going for every one?

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Post by Jesse Bessette »

Practice today want well. I managed to wrap it around my arm somehow, but maintained a 90% success rate. Usually because I found myself trying to go faster, I wouldn't be patient and try to crack too early.
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Post by Ron May »

Jesse, 90% is great .
Good job.

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Post by Rachel McCollough »

Great going, Jesse! Two thumbs up!

Me, no....
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Post by Matt Henderson »

I think I'm starting to get to grips with this one, my main problem is contorting my wrist when I come out of the crack. I need to work on not hitting the whip on the floor, and not doing a weird wrist motion to prevent that
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Post by Ron May »

Matt, this is definitely a tricky one.
Good progress.

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Post by Ben Varsek »

Sven, getting a pooof is a huge step when learning a new crack (I can't resist smiling when I manage to get a pooof on a new technique) - congratulations !!!

Jesse, that's a very good success rate !!!

Matt, congratulations on your progress !!!

Ron, about todays practice: It fealt like a baby step forwards since my success rate had been better compared to the previous days even though I specificaly focused on the technique and not on the crack itself :)
I've also tryed to do the "bend back version" but I'm still far away from getting the hang of this one.

All the best
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Post by Ron May »

Ben, I can see where the bending is just as difficult as the the straight one.
I think it all depends on what you're comfortable with doing.
Congratulations of the baby steps forward.
Anything forward is a successful practice. Even steps backwards can be successful because it shows us what doesn't work.
Good job.

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Post by Jessie Edwards »

Hey guys, I asked Robby about the next challenge and he said he would make up a thing for us tomorrow and post it then. I have to run out the door, but thought I would let you all know to watch those inboxes for youre next 10 day challenge. :)
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Post by Ron May »

I look forward to it.

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Post by Sven van Leeuwen »

Well, I hope just in time.

https://youtu.be/dU1a9Z4bbks

I was a bit too hasty, but there definitely is a nice roll out from time to time. And there are the arm-whip-tangle ups.

I know today is the start of a new 10/10, but I'll keep practicing this one until I get it right.

Thanks everyone.
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