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MATT'S WHIP PAGE
Welcome to my Whip page. Check
out these terrific David Morgan Bullwhips which are used by Hugo in Maracaibo,
Venezuela. On the day I received my Whip we cracked it so much that the end
(cracker) came off. If you're in the mood send us a picture of your Whip and
I'll put it on this page.
SPORT-CRACKING
A definition of sport-cracking
could be 'developing and using Whip handling skills'. In other words, getting
flash with the Whip.
This can be learning straightforward Whipcracking or cracking sequences. Multiple
cracking, using more than one Whip. Accuracy of hitting or cutting targets.
Picking up, or moving targets with the Whip, controlling targets. It's all done
with Whips. This page is about the struggles of an amateur Whipcracker and getting
started with the Whip.
I first became interested in Whipcracking
after finding some sports-whip references on the web. Before then, I'd never
thought about learning Bullwhip skills. I had a vague idea that some western
groups were about, but never considered (or cared) whether any of them might
be interested in Whip cracking, and I'd never seen any Whip artists or performers,
even on TV.
After seeing the stuff on the
web, it took me two months to decide to get the Morgan Bullwhip, which arrived
after about a 7 week wait. There's a picture somewhere on this page.
You can get replacement crackers
from David Morgan. They give instructions how to replace the cracker here.
For technical info. and commercial
links it's Bullwhips FAQ.
If my e-mail is
anything to go by, the term 'sport-cracking' isn't universal. Plain 'Whipcracking'
or even 'Bullwhipping' get used just as much and it's an art as well as a sport.
I reckon it all depends on how posh you want to be.
LEARNING TO CRACK THE
WHIP
It's early days I know but this
Whipcracking is not going well. I've had a few days practice so far. It just
won't stop raining, unless it's snowing that is. I don't really have a clue
what I'm doing. It's quite hard work.
Stuff growing in the garden and
tin cans seem to be ideal volunteers for target practice. You'll need to be
surprisingly fit and I've learned that you can expect to receive the 'occasional'
lick while you learn to crack the Whip - it doesn't hurt at all, you'll just
laugh and carry on. Not.
To help improve my cracking I'm
using the information from the above FAQ. I can't quite stretch to paying for
private lessons but I've invested in a video tape or two. I don't expect much
progress until the sun comes out.
Anthony de Longis is offering
group or private tuition. (I think you have to go to California.)
WHIP TRAINING/VIDEOS
So far I've seen these tapes advertised.
I cannot learn anything from those written descriptions of Whipcracking on Bullwhips
FAQ. They are meaningless-other than to the person that wrote them, I guess.
Presumably other Whip 'experts' can follow the descriptions. A regular guy is
more likely to give up than learn anything. It has to be Whip training videos
and those quicktime movies. Really I'd like a personal Whip trainer but don't
think that's going to happen, so...
The Art of the Bullwhip.
Learn the Art of Whipcracking
made easy Pt 1.
Learn the Art of Whipcracking
made easy Pt 2.
Bullwhip Basics-The first 6
lessons
Whipcracking with the
Masters-Volume 1
Mastering the Bullwhip 1 The
Anatomy of the Bullwhip
Mastering the Bullwhip 2 Faster
than a speeding bullet
John Brady on Video
The Ways of Whips.
REVIEWS
The Art of the Bullwhip;-
You get get to see David Morgan being very knowledgeable and watch out for Vince
Bruce who is amazing. This tape is an informative all rounder. A no-frills production
that's a bit of a who's who in the Whip world. For a first tape I should have
gone for something that gives more instruction, although I did learn that all
Whip artists smoke.
Whipcracking made
easy;- If you can already crack the Whip, this tape is pretty dull. A short
tape that uses several clips from the Art of the Bullwhip. The names of the
cracks differ from what Bullwhips FAQ tell us. Alex Green shows you how an amateur
can show-off big time by stringing a load of different cracks together. This
tape might help me sort my dodgy sidearm crack, which could be an opposite horizontal
crack. It's hard to know.
Whipcracking made
easy Part 2:- I don't think the Whipcracking is actually made easy, but
you know what to do if you're going to improve your cracking. It's much more
of a training video than 'entertainment'. Techniques and props dedicated to
improving your target work are shown. OK
Mastering the Bullwhip
Volume 1:- There's no cowboy hat or spurs. It's has a classroom feel and
the teacher wears spectacles. Mr DeLongis is articulate, the pace is right and
the teaching style is just fine for me. I'm learning a lot here - it's serious
tuition. No cowboy rough-stuff. This guy knows the Bullwhips and how to teach.
It says "running time 57 min" on the label. Time well spent. I 'm ready to watch
this again.
Mastering the Bullwhip
Volume 2 :-This is exactly what you would expect. A bit of revision and
some flash stuff. Not entertaining. Teacher just shows you what you need to
know. "Running time 46 min" it says.
The Ways of Whips
:-Review by Adam ( since I haven't seen it) who says, "Truly the best instructional
video for anyone wanting information on how to crack a Stockwhip. He [Whip Man
- Peter Jack] even wrote and played the background music (it's pretty good).
Check-out how the Whipman "picks" apples!! It's stripped down, get to the point,
no fluff, whip crackin', eye poppin', instruction!! Definitely worth checking
out!"
John Brady :-Review
by David who says, "Simply amazing. John does every single and double-handed
multiple cracking trick imaginable with extreme speed. Interview segments by
Mark Allen. See multiple cracking sequences like the Arrowhead, Queensland Flash,
and Sidney Flash. Beginning whip artists will probably be hard pressed to glean
much from this, but seasoned whip artists ought to be able to pick up some things
from him."
Whip cracking with
the Masters :-Review by David who says, " I was disappointed in this whip
video. I was expecting some new tricks from De Longis, but it's basically just
pieces of his videos, Mastering the Bullwhip Vol.1 & 2. Colin's stockwhip work
is o.k., but nothing spectacular. You would do yourself better with Anthony's
work in his other two videos."
If you know what the other tapes
are like, send me some Whipcracking mail before any more money is spent. I've
received one vote for the John Brady video. The Disney movie, "The Man from
Snowy River" (1982) has a few nice Whip-cracking scenes. I've been watching
an old Black and White movie, "The Law of the Lash" (1947). Small town
roughs get predictable taming from a Whip-man who gets the gal. Complete rubbish.
Also, "King of the Bullwhip" (1950) Our hero is a Whip-wielding lawman
who takes on masked Whip-fiend. Whips-a-plenty but no gal. Not bad. Other suggestions
are welcome. There's a movie called "Men with Whips" - does anyone know
anything about it. Click here to see the only reference I've been able to find.
PROGRESS
Whipcracking
Update 1. I've had the Whip for nearly a month now and today was the best
yet. Not only was it the first day that didn't rain but I was able to leave
work early for an ace Whipcracking session. After about a five minute warm-up
I was really doing some terrific cracks. I've had to stop through exhaustion-and
I only got two licks. I can't explain the sense of satisfaction from cracking
the Whip. The replacement popper is as good as new.
My technique involves an unfortunate
'left-leg-lift' as I deliver the crack and these two licks are a bit unpleasant
really. I suspect that I'm still putting in more muscle than skill at the moment,
but it still feels pretty satisfying... well apart from those licks.
I'm told that if the popper
came off after one day then I'm cracking too hard. "It's about form, not muscle,"
apparently. Well maybe you don't need to be fit after all.
Whipcracking Update 2.
I've got it worked out now. You must do exactly as Karen Quest does,
in the Bullwhips FAQ quicktime movie "forward crack". Instead of getting out-of-breath
type of exhausted, you can carry on for ages with much less effort. The cracks
are very satisfying, and can be dished out in pretty quick succession. The left-leg-lift
issue is sorted and I understand the whole thing now looks dead cool. A bit
of a set-back is that eventually your arm drops off.
I can now do an overhead crack, but it feels a bit dangerous as the crack is
that much nearer. I'm also trying the forward crack with my left hand. The odd
attempt is successful but generally I end up Whipping myself a fair bit.
The Whip is six weeks old now, has a worn-in look and is much more fluid than
at first. I've got through three poppers so far- the crack really changes with
a new popper. I now suspect that when the popper came off on the first day,
it must have caught on something. Poppers don't fall off that easily-they just
start to look increasingly wrecked.
Whipcracking Update 3.
It's only one week later and it all seems so easy now. Instead of exhaustion,
the cracking sessions are limited by how much noise I can take. The cracks are
unbelievably loud. The only licks I get are whenever I try the side-arm crack.
I am also getting a bit of an itch to work with longer Whips. If anyone out
there is using long Whips, say 10ft +, tell us about it.
This sidearm/opposite horizontal
crack is hard work for me. I'm back to getting Whipped a lot and when I do get a
crack, it's not exactly fierce. I know that I will master the crack, but how
many licks will it take.
I've found the
answer to this one-forget it. I'll come back and sort this out when I'm next
in the mood. There's no point in carrying on. I'm getting nowhere. I'll start
again when I feel like it. I feel better already.
WHIP PROBLEM
The Morgan Bullwhip is looking
a bit dodgy at the point just before where fall is attached. I had been pretending
that it wasn't happening. A fellow Whipcracker has written to me for advice
about the same thing on his Whip. We would grateful for the opinion of Whip
experts. It looks like this part of the Whip is getting a lot of abuse. Are
we doing something wrong or breaking any Whip laws?
My e-mail replies so far suggest
the following...This nearly always happens. The flexible thong takes a lot of
bending stress where it's attached to the rigid knot. Just ignore it, unless
a strand is broken, then rebraid. It's aggravated by cracking wildly and when
the Whip catches on itself...so calm down and stop hitting solid objects.
Many
thanks to those who have e-mailed.
THE WHIPLESS
Some people think that it's OK
to look down on those that don't use the Whip. I know I do. A top gift idea
for the Whipless is a Beginner's Whipcracking Kit. It's pretty easy to throw
this lot together:- Bullwhip, replacement crackers, training video, safety goggles
and some Whip wax. Everything you need to get cracking. If you're minus a Whip
yourself, you know what to ask for.
WHIP HISTORY ( CONDENSED VERSION
)
Whips have always been around.
Whether it's to drive cattle or to make your horse run faster, the Whip gets
used. Throughout history, rulers, law enforcers and slavers all used Whips to
get their way. This enduring symbol of power is also used to entertain us. This
can be the Circus Ringmaster, Indiana Jones or a performing Whip artist. I guess
our Whips are here to stay.
STUFF
I now know from Whip-mail received
that these long Whips are fairly difficult to keep of the ground. Not something
you really want to have to sort out while you're learning. That 20ft Bullwhip
will have to wait. If you fancy some Whip-talk, my e-mail is just below. I'm
in England. (I guess you worked that out by my accent.) I won't be able to tell
you what Whip to buy, I just don't know enough. My only tip is to stick to a
6 or 8ft. to start with. Why don't we ever hear from Australians - either they
don't have computers or they don't have Whips. Any thoughts?
WHIP NEWS
Err... I mean NEW WHIPS. This
recently arrived. It's the handle of my new 8ft, 20 plait Bullwhip made for
me by Whipman, Peter Jack. I got this image by laying the Whip handle on the
scanner and covering it with a t-shirt. You can see the same Whip just below
in the Gallery.
MORE WHIP NEWS
I've had an idea for another kind
of Whip activity. It involves a certain amount of Whip-crime where YOU are the
criminal. Please take a look at Vintage Whip Dudes page here. It's a gallery
of people posing with Whips from the olde worlde days. All the pictures are
black and white. Please keep a look out for pictures of John Wayne etc. Also
check Whip Dudes, for more up to date stuff Catwoman, your next door neighbor,
anyone really who is posing with the Whip. If I get into trouble with the International
Whip Police, I'll have to stop.
WHIP HOLSTER
I've now got a holster for hanging the Whip
from my belt. The Mark Allen catalog charges $14.95. Postage $4.68 Total $29.20.
Hmm...Cowboy math? Handling charge it seems is a mere $9.57. My advice: carry
the Whip in your hand. (This picture looks really arty in negative)
Check out Whips-on-line for the some Whip links.
I don't update this
page too often since there's only so much you can say after a while. Look
forward to hearing from from you. I've now got myself a Nylon Bullwhip. It
doesn't feel quite right. It was so inexpensive, it was virtually free. I'm
about to go and use it so email me if you want to know how I get on.
Did you ever walk
past a field of cows and think "Walking Whips"?
Matt
Whipcracking mail
here
GALLERY
As well as Bullwhips, there's
some pretty unusual Whips here. All Whip pictures welcomed. Please supervise
your children in the gallery or leave them in the CRECHE.(New
window opens)
Hey, here it is, my
latest Whip. Good looking and it even smells kinda good too. You can see the
quality above. When I opened the box I was pretty excited, I've only just calmed
down. The phrase "not a toy" springs to mind.
 This
picture was sent to me with a request for anonymity. The owner lives in England.
Apparently it's Russian. (The Whip, that is.)
Uwe from Germany
says it's called a Nagaika.
 This is my very own David Morgan Bullwhip.
It's a 16 plait 6 ft 'Classic' Whip. It doesn't look quite as pristine as this
anymore.
Whipman Benjamin J.
Scott in California is responsible here. Not only did he make this beauty but
even performed at his church once and gave lessons for about an hour
afterwards. Sounds like a top church.
Apparently he's not
rich. Well you can't have everything Ben. Thanks for sharing this great looking
Whip.
A Whip used by a
youngster as part of his Cowboy outfit.
Spotted on ebay, we
are told that 'this cute little Whip came with a toy cowboy outfit that Dad wore
as a child. It is well constructed and in good condition. It is 35" long from
the end of the strap.'
I guess it's just
a quirt really. A great Whip for a junior cowboy.
 This non scary looking whip is made by
Jim Hurlbutt. It's a 16 plait 7 ft bullwhip that's suprisingly light.
You wouldn't use this for stock control - but it looks pretty good.
I'm holding a Sjambok which
belongs to Phil. It's made from plastic and has had the handle rewrapped in
kangaroo hide by Joe Strain.
These four beauties
are Uwe's. There's a 12 plait Australian
Whip from David Morgan. A 'German latigo' Bullwhip. A Mexican swivel handle
and lastly an old US swivel handle.
The first three are actually in
use. Uwe.
WHIP WARNING. If you are new to
this Whip thing then watch out...once you get started, this is what your house
ends up like fairly quickly. If this picture scares you, then you should stop
now.
If you're like me and think this looks quite good then you'll be pleased to
know that these are more of Hugo's Whips including an Argentinian Whip made
in 1982. Thanks Hugo.
Click on the image to
find out the story behind this Bullwhip. Used by Joe E. Brown who is better
known as MASTER of the BULLWHIP.
There's not too many
Cowboys here in England. In general the Whips look a bit more like this. Not
quite John Wayne but still pretty good. I've no idea how this type of Whip
handles.
 This
tiny signal Whip is about 30 inches long. The fine braiding makes it look much
bigger even with the ruler in the photo'. The whole Whip fits in the wrist loop.
Coiled, it's about the size of a mobile phone (and far better to have on your
belt).
You can't crack it,
but it snaps nicely. It has no real function but is nice to carry around and
looks good. Made by Mr. Morgan.
Pay attention for
Whip History from the coast of Georgia. This is a plantation-made slave Whip
measuring 12' 7" plus the handle.
The Whip was made by
stacking leather and tying it together with leather ties. There's some fairly
high res. pictures here if you want to see exactly how it's made.
These fine Whips get used by Jim in Greensboro PA. From the left it's a Morgan,
then a Whipman (same as my one) and on the right an 8ft nylon Bullwhip from
Mark Allen. In the past
I owned cheap Whips and wore them out rather quickly', says Jim.
This is a terrific old Whip that has been made using a long iron rod inside
the hickory wooden handle. Thought to be from the
early 'Gold-field' days. (I don't know what that means, but you might)
Many thanks for this
picture of a 9 foot Bullwhip made by David Bould of Bould Whips, Australia.
Crafted for use by Whipman J.R Miller in White City - south of Portland OR.
"The Whip handles very nicely, is flexible and cracks beautifully" says J.R.
 "Make
sure Peter Jack gets all due credit for his wonderful work," says Sebastian
who uses these matching New Zealand Stock Whips. Sebastian is in Dallas, Texas.
 This Whip is used by Marco Senf in Germany.
It's a 10 ft Morgan. Marco says it's his favorite Whip.
We all like it too.
 Adam Sandoval tells us about his Whips.
"Top right: Old Buckman(told it was a collector's item - the company went out
of business) 10' cowhide; it's the first real whip I ever owned, it's 12 years
old and my most prized of all my whips. Bottom Left: Peter Jack Stockman's whip;
6' 4 plait cowhide. This is my work-horse. Since it's cowhide it can take some
serious abuse. Once you try a stock whip you'll never go back. You can do so
much with stock whips that you can't with bull whips. My favorite whip.
Bottom right: Peter Jack Custom
Stock whip; 6' 16 plait kangaroo leather. It's nice but since every now and
then I'll accidentially hit the whip on itself. So now it's just on the side
until I feel confident enough that no harm will ever come to this whip."
 Pay attention again now. Here's another
historical artifact, this one from a from a nautical collection.
Scary looking 8 &1/2 foot
Whip kept by a Ships Captain. The owner tells us that it's made of canvas and
leather and dates from the middle 1800's. "The rigid 'cone' at the tip which
appears to be very fine hemp rope work."
I reckon it was a snake Whip
that's had the end chopped off, but dont tell Captain.
Aye Aye Sir.
Designed by a lazy bull it's a very charitable Whip. Created from Styrofoam,
cotton wool and a feathers it's completely useless silent.
(Warning: regular bullwhip dudes will think you're holding a target..or they
may just start to dislike you of course.)
Reviews;-
I prefer the new lenient Whip -Lazy Horse
Every day is like a holiday with the Lenient Whip - Unemployed Whip Performer
Ouch- Confused person
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