My whip journey so far :)

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Whip #30 an 8ft 16 plait Bullwhip done in the Indiana Jones style, hand dyed cord with a darker transition knot, 2ft tan fall, 10" black cracker, a 5 plait wrist loop and a J hidden in the heel knot.

Rolls out and cracks smoothly :)
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Nice whip - and I like the photos! :)
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A beautiful whip, and beautifully presented!
Inch by inch.
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Robert and Rachel thank you, I tried to get a few in shade and direct sunlight to give a better idea of the actual colour......I should probably take some indoor one too (lol)
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Excellent.

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Nice whip, Ross.
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Well done Ross, always an inspiration. I like the top right photo most for some reason.
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Whip #31 this is a 7ft 12 plait budget Bullwhip in chocolate brown with a paracord stuffed core and one belly. I added a N into the heel knot to personalize it for the customer
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Tested is this morning, it rolls out smoothly and cracks very well
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I like saying, " This is your best whip yet." for every new whip you make, Ross.
The concho looks great.

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Nice work, Ross.
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Very nice indeed, Ross. Your work - and your presentsation - are very professional. :)
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Thank you guys :) I must say if I didn't know it was a budget whip I don't think I would be able to tell by using it!
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Ross, that's a high recommendation for your work! :)
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Whip #32 this is a 5ft Bullwhip in 'Boa brown & dirty red' with a black transition knot, coyote & red herringbone heel knot, an 'R' embedded in the heel & a couple of different designs in the handle (I was practicing :lol: )
This whip is for me and cracks beautifully (when I don't mess up)
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Very nice, Ross - but too short (and therefore too fast) for me! :P
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Looking good Ross.I assume you ended with a 4plait point? something I want to try soon.
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Your talents are sure coming to their own.

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Sweet!
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I love it, Ross!
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Thanks guys :)
Robert I agree I much prefer a 7ft whip but for some of the recent challenges a shorter one works better.

Hayes yes I generally end all my whips in a 4 point nowadays (used to do 6 point) I've tried twisted tapered then a 2 point but there's something about the traditional fall hitch that appeals to me :)
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