Like Volume 1, Robby again explains the new cracks in a slow easy to understand method.  He explains the cracks so well that if you can't learn from this dvd then I don't think you ever will.  In my opinion the Figure 8 and Coachman's crack is slightly different to what I would call a Figure 8 and a Coachman's crack, but I guess that is just a minor detail.  The targeting section of the dvd is very interesting and shows a number of different stances that may suit you. 
While the whipcracking on Volume 2 is still very basic (and this was Robbys aim) I felt I learnt a lot in the way I could teach others from how Robby has explained the cracks.  So if your a beginner or an expert you will be missing out if you don't have a copy.  Once again Robby well done with your presentation and all the best in promoting this unique sport. 

Simon Martin, Australia

First off I want to thank Robby for sending me a preview copy of his tutorial DVDs. My copy arrived a few weeks ago, right around the christmas Holiday. Due to holiday events and my being sick, I havent been able to write up a full review.
I just want to point out a few things that really jumped out to me. First, the overall presentation was just a step up from the last, from a purely technical standpoint. You can tell the editing process was alot more involved.

The DVD features the same "jump to" menu as the first so that the viewer can EASILY jump straight to a specific crack. I found this to be really nice and works well with Robby's training philosophy of working on ONE crack at a time.

Robby expertly builds on the lessons taught in Volume 1, and refers to many of his learning aides such as the "Big Ben" reference. GREAT STUFF THERE!

Robby's order of teaching the cracks is very logical and works well for person approaching these cracks for the first time.
Just as a personal note, I have to say i really liked the "Cross over" 2 crack combo.... I have "accidentally" done that crack before, but didnt know it was actually named..... very cool flashy crack combo!

OH and speaking of combos....eh... More on that in a moment...

Next we are presented with something i REALLY need to work on: target cutting!!! This section is presented in a studio setting, which is really cool and reminds the viewer of the proffessionalism that Robby approachese this subject. As always Robby's explanations are very clear and thorough... Even if you are a whipcracker and experienced in the CRACKS taught in this video, i still highly recommend this video, if for nothing but the targeting section alone. Personally, this is a part of whip artistry that I am rather unexperienced in, so i found this very educational.

The video is concluded with Robby teaching a 10 crack combo based on the cracks learned throughout volumes 1 and 2. Its a very nice combo that utilizes all the skills learned and looks very flashy and nice as well.
I find learning these combos is VERY good for the upcoming whipcracker as it gives you a sense of accomplishment and a way of showing off your skills to friends in a impressive way. One or two cracks strung together is not nearly as impressive as 10 or so strung together in a fluid manner. Well done Robby! We should name this combo, the "Robby Flash" or something like that.

Also, on the video, you will find some outtakes that are REALLY funny! Robby has a great sense of humor that is evident throughout the tutorial portions,so the outtakes are really a treat!

Again, Thank you Robby and I really appreciate the faith you have put in me and my opinions! You are truely skilled in your craft and in your ability to teach and I thoroughly look forward to Volume 3!!!

Thank you!
David Stokes

Well I reckon everybody will have their DVD's in the next couple of days or so just in time for Christmas, you guys in the good old USA are having to wait a little longer because the post Germany to UK is a little quicker distance wise maybe? Whatever the reason I've had mine a few hours now

As expected the tutorial is EXCELLENT!

Location:- unlike Vol I this is set half indoors (the targeting and stances) and half outdoors (the figure of 8 fast and slow the coachmans crack and the cross over)

The Cracks:- yet again Robby explains them in a nice slow concise way, running through them at the correct speed then breaking them down to teach you how in his own very unique way....I won't spoil it for you but again some of the analogys that Robby uses to help him explain it to you are amazing and yet so simple it makes you question yourself as to why you didn't think of that yourself....

The Targeting and Stance:- This was all shot indoors on a white background and I think that this is very much a benefit, everything is crisp & clear and it's so easy to follow the whip (nice whip BTW LemonLauren )

Multi Cracking:-A nice 10 crack routine at the end that at the stage of teaching Vol II takes you to is realistic to achieve, but also Robby gifts you some smaller routines throughout the DVD as he goes along...

The Out takes:-I'm not going to say too much about them (don't want to ruin it for you) except they are funny I loved the cup-o-T on the stairs one the best...

So overall this DVD is an exceptionally good buy, it leads on really nicely from Vol I simple to follow with realistic expectations and excellent analogy's and as with the first volume even if your already a decent standard at cracking a whip it's a good buy as the teaching tools you'll get from it will most definately be to your advantage...

I'll be really interested to hear what others have to say...

Tony Layzell (Essentia Whips)

My copy of Whip Basics: a Beginners Guide Vol. II Arrived today (12/20), I believe it’s the first one to show up in the U.S. so the rest should be arriving soon.

I have to say I was very impressed; I really enjoyed this DVD so my feelings on this one pretty much echo Tony’s. It picks up right where Vol.I left off and goes straight into the field for no nonsense slow and fast figure 8s, The coachmen’s crack and Robby’s Cross over’s, then takes you into the studio for some very direct instruction on target cutting and back into the field agian for a showy 10 crack combination routine based off the skills you would have learned from Vol. I and II.

The instructions are very clear and easy to keep up with; it’s not rushed and the examples and analogies used to explain the motions of the crack are very simplistic and quite good. The combination routine is well thought out and can challenge the beginning whip handler, while at the same time not be overwhelming or unrealistic for the student to understand or achieve. Again safety, proper technique as well as all important patience is stressed and Roberts enthusiasm and sense of humor is spot on, making the DVD fun to watch even for a more seasoned whip handler.

The material on the DVD while still in the basic to mid-skill level range also starts to wet the appetite for more advanced work, so hopefully we will get to see a Vol. III in the not too distant future. The whips featured also look great, I like that Robert uses a wide range of whips from a synthetic stock whip to a nice two tone nylon bullwhip as well as Cowhide and Kangaroo hide bullwhips. In my opinion this gives a nice overview of each type of whip and how it performs and shows again that you don’t have to drop $500 on a good quality functional whip to learn how to do a lot of this stuff. Like with Vol. I, Vol. II also includes a bonus DVD for use on the Laptop or notebook computer and again that will certainly be helpful for taking the computer out into the practice area.

All and all this was a really good tutorial video and it was very entertaining, it’s a great complement to Vol. I. By utilizing this resource the whip handler should continue to get very favorable results in improving and sharpening their whip cracking abilities. I really think its worth adding to ones whip-cracking library, even for a seasoned whip handler.

The outtake section was a nice bonus and had me cracking up too, I would have liked to seen more of that, after all being a whip coach has its benefits Good Work Mr. Amper!

Dan Borton (Indy Gear)