Sadly I missed this one as well, due to being away in Sweden. On the up side, I did take a whip with me and managed to give a short lesson while I was there,...
I agree Kangaroo is the best leather. I have bought whips from Peter Jack in
New Zealand (www.thewhipman.co.nz) who supplies very nice whips, I have also
used...
Good for you, keep up the good work and spread the word. Major ... From: Tony <tony.hedgewolf@...> Subject: [WhipCrackUK] Re: Midlands Whip Practise ...
So to follow up….. I bought a 6 ft nylon originally (from Fire link <http://www.firetoys.co.uk/> ) just because I had the money and I wanted to start NOW...
Hello. The Roo Hide whipmakers that I have bought from in the past and who I trust to the best job for me that they can. Are; Bernie, E-M Brand whips ( 16 and...
Hi All, The next Midlands whip practice is Tuesday 25th January at Calf Heath Village Hall, Straight Mile Calf Heath Nr. Wolverhampton. Start time is 7.00pm...
Good Afternoon Everyone, I thought I'd give you all my opinion on a 12foot bullwhip I bought from
Outdoor Hobbies just after Christmas. After a long delay by...
That's not what Alex of Cobra Whips says or does. I get the impression that
most makers use a form of plaiting soap/conditioner when plaiting but I may
be...
Hello, I'm a maker and I never hear about thing like not condition leather strands before plait... Among others, leather is much more stronger when soaked, and...
Hello. All Leather whips should be plaited using a conditioner, see any book about whipmaking. Plaiting Soap is a conditioner as are; Pecards, Jayel, Oakwood,...
Hi All, The Midlands whip practice is tomorrow, Tuesday 22nd February at Calf Heath Village Hall, Straight Mile Calf Heath Nr. Wolverhampton. Start time is...
Hello Ari. Peter Jack is more than alright. He is, in my opinion, one of the best whipmakers in the world. I have several bullwhips made by him: 27' , 14' ,...
Hope so, he lives a fair way south of Christchurch. Major ... From: arithefinn <faal@...> Subject: [WhipCrackUK] Sorry my english, I mean is Peter Jack...
He lives on smallholding farm about 20/30 miles from Christchurch out in the
country with his nearest neighbour a 1/4 a mile away. If the epicenter of
the...
Hello Just a little note to let everyone know that DFW Whip Enthusiasts Whip Weekend XII will be held starting Friday evening Sept. 30,2011. This will be the...
I was watching the new Indiana Jones film (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) - like I said I am not proud about this in any way! And I would...
Hi Major I hope this finds you well. i was thinking of coming down for a practice with you guys next week. Do you have a session going on Tuesday? Best ...
Hi All, After much consideration I have decided not to hold the evenings again. I can't commit regularly on a Tuesday in future so I think it is unfair to ask...
Hello Major. It is the Whip Cracking community who should be thanking you for your efforts in furthering the sport and for all the help that you have freely...
I agree whole heartedly - we all owe Major a huge debt of gratitude. I am only sorry that I arrived so late in the life of this amazing community and at a time...
A hearty Here! Here! to Major for all the work he has done for the whip
cracking fraternity. I only came to two conventions but both were great fun
and very...
Hello All Just a little reminder that the DFW Weekend is fast approaching. It is just over a month away. Hope you are making plans on joining us for all the...
Has anyone used there nylon whips. Someone asked my advice, but I can only go by the photos as I have not used them. Graham [Non-text portions of this message...
