Swinging whip!

[jeremym]

It's the dream of probably every indy fan to be able to swing on a whip. Well they have whips you can swing on, but they don't crack, or they barely crack, and on top of that, they don't even look like a whip!

Well, I've fixed that. Ever since I started whip making, I have been coming up with a design of a whip that can hold the weight of person, but that looks like any normal whip, and on top of that it cracks like a normal whip! Since the design is completely unique to me, I'm not going to give out too many details, but I still say that the very core of the whip is comprised of 2 hallow paracord strands, which is what mainly holds the weight. Other than that, the whip has the regular internal construction. 8" handle foundation, leather core, 2 roo plaited bellies, 2 leather bolsters, and a 12 plait overlay ending in a 6 plait point. And on top of all that, the dimensions are normal ( 25mm start of the thong, 7mm point! ).

I was SO nervous when I first swung on it. While I knew that it wouldn't be a problem, I was just nervous! I cracked it a few time before I swung on it, then I cracked it a few time after, and it cracked the same! The seams didn't shift or separate, and the whip didn't stretch at all. The whip cracks almost like a normal whip. The only reason it doesn't crack like a normal whip is because of the special paracord fall I designed for it, so the end is a little light feeling, which is nothing you can't just get used to. The paracord fall actually tapers, and even where it doesn't taper in size or width, it is tapering in weight.

Here's some pictures!



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As you can see, it looks like a normal whip!



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The whip in the pictures if for sale if anyone is interested...

Let me know what you guys think!

[niagrawhipco]

Beautiful whip! Now to see a video of it in action!

[jeremym]

I got several requests for a video, so here it is. I had to shoot it in two in order to ensure I had enough battery power for the two ( wrapping and then unwrapping it takes up extra time ).

First, I swung on the whip, so here's that. It's short, but it shows that the whip shows no sign of distress when being swung on. It also shows that you can put weight on the heel knot for support because of the way that I attached the foundation differently than a normal heel knot, which I personally wouldn't put that much weight on a normal heel knot. Here's the first video:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkzqgSYjwVA&feature=youtu.be

And now I took this immediately after it was swung on. It also gives a quick close up of the whip at the end.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP0inGU_SNk&feature=youtu.be

[jeremym]

Just a little update, I was able to test this whip with up to 175 pounds, and the whip showed no sign of distress. I have complete confidence that it could hold a lot more weight, I just have no way of actually testing it. Each hallow strand of paracord though is rated for much over 175 pounds, and it has two of them in the core of the whip.

[niagrawhipco]

I am thoroughly impressed. Something tells me that this is going to be in VERY high demand. When I was a kid I used to swing on my cheapo 4 plait swivel handle bullwhip, but this is a real whip, with actual swinging capabilities. Definitely on my list of Indy Gear to get, without a doubt. Who wouldn't want to relive that scene in Raiders inside the Fertility Idol chambers? Awesome, awesome, awesome!

[jeremym]

I hope you mean the swinging and not the branch breaking and falling

Just kidding of course. That's what I had hoped to accomplish with this. I'm glad everybody agrees that I did accomplish it, a good looking, good cracking whip, that can safely be swung on!

[Pennsylvania Jones]

Jun 23, 2012 21:41:07 GMT -5 niagrawhipco said:

Who wouldn't want to relive that scene in Raiders inside the Fertility Idol chambers?

People who'd rather relive getting dragged behind a truck.

Steven

[jeremym]

Jun 23, 2012 22:06:26 GMT -5 Pennsylvania Jones said:

Jun 23, 2012 21:41:07 GMT -5 niagrawhipco said:

Who wouldn't want to relive that scene in Raiders inside the Fertility Idol chambers?

People who'd rather relive getting dragged behind a truck.

Steven

FUN!

[ThrowMeTheWhip]

Not gonna lie, that looks hella fun...

Wish I had the funds! It's a beautiful whip.

[jeremym]

Thank you!

And just to be clear, I wasn't recommend that you drag yourself behind a truck with one of these ;D lol

[Pennsylvania Jones]

Jun 24, 2012 13:59:54 GMT -5 jeremym said:

Thank you!

And just to be clear, I wasn't recommend that you drag yourself behind a truck with one of these ;D lol

Make that your next project! A Truck-Dragging Whip!

Steven

[niagrawhipco]

OH man, I could see SOOOOOO many lawsuits with that one. hahahaha

[jeremym]

"Not recommended..."

[California Jones]

Looks and sounds awesome that's one is defiantly on my next list

[jeremym]

Thank you! I look forward to it

[zmarty]

Thats awesome haha

[jerrico]

the movie stunt whips had steel cable inside them, but then with todays modern manmade materials which are much stronger than 25 years ago...

if you do try a truck dragging stunt, make sure it is a desert based road, must be a privately owned track ( so you don't get arrested ) and also make sure most of the film is completed first, and get all the talking bits out the way just like Harrison recommends

OOOOORRRRRRRR
learn how to do BLUESCREEN effects and do it in your living room with ANY whip you like, or a piece of string, or a pet hamster...
saves ruining your costume too, thats a no brainer

[Pennsylvania Jones]

Okay, yes, people, I'm already regretting mentioning the truck dragging.

Steven