What are the parts of a whip called?
A bullwhip consists of a handle section, a thong, a fall, and a cracker. A wrist loop may also be present, although its chief purpose is for hanging one’s whip on a hook. Aesthetically, it finishes the handle. The main portion of the bullwhip’s length is made up of a braided body or thong.
What is the handle of a whip called?
A fall is a piece of leather attached to the end of the body of the whip.
What makes a good stock whip?
A good whip will move out and crack when it is thrown with very little effort, and will retain its shape and structural integrity over many years of use. While there are many styles of whips, the choice for whip cracking is between bullwhips and Australian stock whips.
How do you braid a whip?
How to Braid a Whip
- Use cheap imitation leather to make your first whip.
- Cut 10 strands, each two yards long.
- Gather the nine remaining strands together.
- Secure the half knot to a table or desk using duct tape.
- Remove the duct tape and fold the braid in half.
- Measure off a tail the length of the remaining loose strands.
How long should a stock whip fall be?
Depending upon use, a fall worn down to under 12 – 18 inches needs replacing. Falls also stretch and thin down, and should be replaced when they have become noticeably thinner than the end of the thong.
Why does a stock whip crack?
“The crack of a whip comes from a loop traveling along the whip, gaining speed until it reaches the speed of sound and creates a sonic boom,” Goriely says. He notes that even though some parts of the whip travel at greater speeds, “it is the loop itself that generates the sonic boom.”
What kind of whip is a stockwhip made of?
A stockwhip is a type of whip made of a long, tapered length of flexible, plaited leather or nylon with a stiff handle the thong able to piviot along the handle easily. Stock whips are used when mustering cattle. The Australian stockwhip is said to have originated from the English hunting whip, but has evolved into an entirely new type of whip.
What are the parts of a yard whip?
Yard whips are swift and easy to use. The five parts of the Australian Stockwhip are the stock (the handle), the keeper, the thong, the fall and the cracker. The stock is usually made of cane and usually has a part plaited leather grip.
What do you need for a whip maintenance kit?
A whip maintenance kit is now supplied with each of our long lash leather whips. This kit consists of a spare fall , 5 crackers and a 6 oz. tub of Pecard Leather Dressing , with directions for fall and cracker replacement.
Where can I get Karaka stock whips from?
We are also pleased to offer a nylon Karaka Stock Whip from New Zealand. A whip maintenance kit is now supplied with each of our long lash leather whips. This kit consists of a spare fall , 5 crackers and a 6 oz. tub of Pecard Leather Dressing , with directions for fall and cracker replacement.