Re: Nylon Whip?

Posted by red four from 209-162-49-81.thegrid.net on October 11, 2000 at 18:09:54:

In Reply to: Nylon Whip? posted by Nelson on October 11, 2000 at 16:10:25:

: A question for any whip enthusiasts.

: I have an 8foot, 12 plait kangaroo hide whip from Mak Allen that I enjoy greatly, but I am now looking for something to use during the winter in the rain and on wet grass (It is beginning to rain a lot here in Oregon). Does anyone have experience with the nylon whips from Mark Allen, Colorado Sadlery or Lonetree Tack? Are they basicly the same whip? I would not expect the same feel or action as a plaited belly roo whip, but don't want to waste any money on something useless.

: Also, for anyone with more than one whip did you get a longer or shorter second whip, and what would you recomend? 6' or 12' or maybe the same length for some double whip action.

: Get cracking! Nelson

Hi Nelson,

I can't speak as to the quality of the nylon whips, but for a second whip, I'd get another 8' or go to a 6' if you're looking to crack them at the same time. I have a 12' morgan and a 6' allen, and the allen is much easier to crack, and do tricks with. The 12' is just a little too long. I've tried cracking both of them at the same time, and the different sizes make it really difficult.

Hope this helps,

John D

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Funny thing... Patterson 18:35:07 10/11/2000 (11)
- Re: Different whip lengths for different tasks, I say...8-10=General use, 12+=trick cracking and team goading, 6=multiple cracking and indoor demonstrations The Spatsman 00:29:54 10/12/2000 (1)
  - You left off one..."All - if not used correctly, self mutilation" (grins) (nm) Michaelson 14:47:58 10/13/2000 (0)
- Re: Funny thing... red four 18:50:40 10/11/2000 (8)
  - Hmmmm.... Patterson 19:04:12 10/11/2000 (7)
    - Re: Hmmmm.... red four 19:11:16 10/11/2000 (6)
      - Re: Hmmmm.... Patterson 19:13:00 10/11/2000 (5)
        
        Re: Hmmmm.... red four 19:36:37 10/11/2000 (4)
        
        Re: Hmmmm.... DeWayne 23:44:57 10/11/2000 (3)
        
        Wow! Forgot to post the message...Here it is DeWayne 00:00:35 10/12/2000 (2)
        
        I was wondering what happened red four 00:36:24 10/12/2000 (1)
        
        Re: I was wondering what happened DeWayne 06:55:34 10/13/2000 (0)

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: : A question for any whip enthusiasts.

: : I have an 8foot, 12 plait kangaroo hide whip from Mak Allen that I enjoy greatly, but I am now looking for something to use during the winter in the rain and on wet grass (It is beginning to rain a lot here in Oregon). Does anyone have experience with the nylon whips from Mark Allen, Colorado Sadlery or Lonetree Tack? Are they basicly the same whip? I would not expect the same feel or action as a plaited belly roo whip, but don't want to waste any money on something useless.

: : Also, for anyone with more than one whip did you get a longer or shorter second whip, and what would you recomend? 6' or 12' or maybe the same length for some double whip action.

: : Get cracking! Nelson

: Hi Nelson,

: I can't speak as to the quality of the nylon whips, but for a second whip, I'd get another 8' or go to a 6' if you're looking to crack them at the same time. I have a 12' morgan and a 6' allen, and the allen is much easier to crack, and do tricks with. The 12' is just a little too long. I've tried cracking both of them at the same time, and the different sizes make it really difficult.

: Hope this helps,

: John D

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