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Posted by D.Borton from piweba5y-ext.prodigy.com on August 24, 1999 at 14:15:18:

In Reply to: CHEAP somewhat accurate LOOKING whips posted by ...Whiskey? on August 23, 1999 at 17:56:49:

: Hi guys,
: This is follow up info for everyone about the whips sold by "Countrygurl" on ebay (and outside ebay for that matter)

: I recieved mine today and, while I am not terribly impressed with it, it is certainly the closest looking whip you will find for the price. ($5 per foot) She had several color choices as well as lengths to choose from.

: The whip I got was her standard 8 plait but I've noticed that it is only 8 plait for the first few feet, after that it goes to a four plait weave.

: I think it may be a little "thin" but I'm not sure (not having a David Morgan to compare). The handle is approx 1 inch in diameter and the knots are 1 1/2.

: Overall, it is a decent LOOKING whip...not fantastic, certainly not perfect, but FAR better than anything else available for the price.

: ALSO she had mentioned to me the possibility of doing a special order 12 plait whip for $10 per foot...I'll have to ask if that is 12 platt all the way or if it turns to 4 plait like this.

: Anyhow, for those of you just looking for an OK whip that's got a decent crack and looks pretty good at your hip for costume parties...this is a pretty good solution.

: Tom

Tom, It's actually normal practice to drop down the number of plaited strands as the whip narrows towards the point. For example while an overlay may start out as a 12 plait, as it reaches the end of the braid it may drop to 8 plaited strands where the fall would be attached.

Dan

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: : Hi guys,
: : This is follow up info for everyone about the whips sold by "Countrygurl" on ebay (and outside ebay for that matter)

: : I recieved mine today and, while I am not terribly impressed with it, it is certainly the closest looking whip you will find for the price. ($5 per foot)  She had several color choices as well as lengths to choose from.

: : The whip I got was her standard 8 plait but I've noticed that it is only 8 plait for the first few feet, after that it goes to a four plait weave.

: : I think it may be a little "thin" but I'm not sure (not having a David Morgan to compare). The handle is approx 1 inch in diameter and the knots are 1 1/2.

: : Overall, it is a decent LOOKING whip...not fantastic, certainly not perfect, but FAR better than anything else available for the price.

: : ALSO she had mentioned to me the possibility of doing a special order 12 plait whip for $10 per foot...I'll have to ask if that is 12 platt all the way or if it turns to 4 plait like this.

: : Anyhow, for those of you just looking for an OK whip that's got a decent crack and looks pretty good at your hip for costume parties...this is a pretty good solution.

: : Tom

: Tom, It's actually normal practice to drop down the number of plaited strands as the whip narrows towards the point. For example while an overlay may start out as a 12 plait, as it reaches the end of the braid it may drop to 8 plaited strands where the fall would be attached.

: Dan

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