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Beatiful whip Rachel!

Thank you Robby for making this forum! I'm really happy to be part of it!

Here is the whip waxed and tested.

https://youtu.be/3m8yCFgVOB0

I made new fall and cracker for it. The fall is 2pc of 275 cords in 550 cord wich goes inside of itself.

It looks like a nice handling whip Jyri.
Thanks for your donation.

Ron

Beautiful job Jyri.

That’s a beauty, Jyri!

I didn't see the video link until after I posted. Jyri that thing moves really smoothly and you cracking has really gotten good.

That does move very nicely, Jyri. Nice work!

Jyri - it is definitely a long whip. I think Gitte will laugh if she see "little" me trying to handle a long whip like that

Here is my donation whip:
A 5 foot Snakewhip with three plaitet bellies (8, 12, 16), English eye, and a 20 plait overlay.





All the best
Ben

A great looking whip! And good to see you, Ben!

It looks great, Ben! I hope that things are going well for you. Take care!

Good to hear from you Ben. Have you started whipmaking again ?

That whip looks very nice Ben.
How does it crack?
The pups appreciate it.

Thank you.

Ron

That's a really good looking snake whip, Ben.

Really nice, Ben!!!

I have one of Ben's 5-foot snakes - just like this, but in different colours. I think it's great! I've brought it with me, hoping Ben would be here. I've shown it to Robby, and he thinks it's great, too!

It's quite heavy for its size, and has the added benefit of a weighted fall.

Hey all, just getting back from Boston, but wanted to slip this in here if it's not too late as my donation whip: 7ft 14 plait cow whip with twisted taper tip, Spanish ring knot accents created from dropped strands on overlay, and turned mahagony handle and all waxed. Thanks!!

Collin, that’s a really nice whip!

Very whip Collin.
I like the idea of the changing plaiting pattern on the thong.
How does it crack?
Thank you.

Ron

Thanks Rachel and Ron. I think it cracks easy with the longer and owner motions. It is shot loaded and a little on the heavier side, but due to turn handle wood and size is still balanced 50/50, with maybe a little nose bias.

Collin, I prefer a little nose heavy whip no matter what the overall weight is.
Nice job.

Ron