My preferred length is 8 inches for the body and 2 inches for the tassels. Alex shows how to put a new whip fall on a whip, also demonstrating a method of tying a new cracker on the fall. Falls and crackers take the brunt of the wear when a whip is used, and require replacement as needed. If absolutely necessary you can cut the end of the fall off just ahead of. Bullwhips, kangaroo hide bullwhips, indiana jones style. Cut the fall to the size you need, then cut the end of the fall at an angle. Pay close attention to the order old fall is removed and reverse the. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Florida cow whips for sale professional bullwhips swivel handle whips and non swivel. The cracker popper is usually connected to a fall at the tip of the whip. Some skill is required to undo old fall and add new one. These whip crackers replace most professional or economical grade whip ends. Replacement whip crackers for latigo whips pack of 5.
My whips are constructed around a loaded nylon tapered core. Some sources state that the cracker is the portion of the whip that makes the loud noise known as the sonic boom, citation needed but this is misleading. If youve got a whip that needs a new braided cracker, fall replacement or repair, you can get more info on getting it fixedreplaced it on my whip repairs page. When the cracker or fall on your whip wears out or requires replacement, click on the cracker replacement link for instructions on how to replace the cracker. Whip crackers snaps replacement for dressage stock bull whips black 21cm qty10. The cow whip also finishes with a tapering twist with the fall and cracker tied on for easy replacement. I mainly used the term loud in the title to help get this video some attention.
The fire wick overlay can be replaced as necessary when worn to prolong the useful service life of the whip. Thread the end of the cracker through the loop you just formed. Juggling whips australian, leather, nylon bullwhips from dube juggling. Selecting your first whip for sport cracking whipcracking is a sport offering potential development of great skill, whether in accuracy of cutting targets, manipulating targets, or in multiple cracking, keeping one or more whips cracking in a repetitive sequence. These are the part of your whip that will wear out with normal use and need to be replaced. Nylon bullwhips, nylon snakewhips, nylon stockwhips, and specializing in florida cow whips in 1991, i began plaiting whips as a teenager during the time i lived in central florida on. Please understand if the whip i receive from you has been cracked, disassembled, damaged by you or modified in any way, i will return the whip to you in the same condition the whip came to me and no replacement, repair or refund will be given.
Tied to the end of the flexible fall, is an even more flexible piece of string or nylon cord or wire called the cracker or the popper. We make these from the toughest material we can find so that your popper will last longer than any other. The leather is plus inches long not counting the popper. My nylon bullwhips are constructed using proven methods developed from my latigo bullwhip line. Depending upon use, a fall worn down to under 12 18 inches needs replacing. This service is limited to whips in good condition purchased from david morgan. Put the end of the fall through the twisted end of the cracker. We sell replacement whip crackers, and provide easy instructions online for replacing the whip cracker. This handy tool is great for many uses when it come to owning a whip. A cracker, which is part of a bullwhip or stockwhip. During normal bullwhip usage, the cracker is subjected to a lot of stress and you should expect to replace it quite frequently. Hand built bullwhips and stockwhips to suit you and your needs made in australia by gj nemeth, aussie whip maker. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
The whip shed brian nemeth stock whips and bullwhips hand made in australia from packer leather kangaroo hide and red hide. For those who enjoy these western skills, or wish to participate themselves, we offer dvds giving instructions and showing performers displaying their skills. If you have bought one remove the cracker and replace with a thinner one and soak the whip excluding the handle in neets foot oil over night then hang for several days over a large container to drain off then remove any excess with dry kitchen roll. Handmade leather, nylon and kangaroo 16 plait bullwhips. In this video id like to show you my favorite methods for quickly replacing both falls and crackers. One of the services i offer is signal whip cracker replacement.
The art of whip cracking the western art of whip cracking has been kept up and developed in western shows, rodeos and circuses by the movie stuntmen and in the theatre circuits. How to make a nylon cracker for your whip giovanni celeste. Both the stock whip and bull whip have a hitch and fall. The following method of attachment is easy, and gives a secure knot. Whip care and safety accessories whip replacement fall. Cow whips for sale custom professional whips bullwhips. Stock whip and bullwhip repairs and reconditioning. Yellow kevlar string popper for bullwhip replacement. Whip repairs fill out the form below with your name, email and a brief description of what needs to be fixed. We are completely confident that you will be pleased with your order but if you are not totally happy with your whip, simply return it to us within 14 days for a full refund of your bullwhip and accessories. See the sellers listing for full details and description of any imperfections. Making split mason twine whip crackers by coyotewhips david coyote king. Bullwhip fall with cracker popper replacement fall may be used on almost any professional grade whip, except flattail.
Purchase includes access to the following online resources. We stock genuine cowhide leather bullwhips as well as durable nylon whips. The cracker isnt necessary to produce the sound, but it will be a great help in dispersing the sound. This kit includes one 22 inch nylon fall color on this listing is tan and 6 cracker popper. Making a cracker the cracker is a replaceable attachment on the end of a whip. Whip crackers snaps replacement dressage stock bull whip. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects.
These whips are measured as all my bullwhips from the end of the butt knob to the end of the thong plait. We also offer a 12 month repair or replace warranty on all our products to give you. Use the scissors to cut off the old cracker at its attachment to the end of the fall just cut the cracker string. Easily replace falls and crackers nicks whip shop youtube. Yellow kevlar string popper for bullwhip replacement cracker professional grade for bull whip material. The cracker is the piece that attaches to the fall and makes the cracking sound when it breaks the sound barrier. Replacement fall and cracker for fire whip spare tail and. People ask me all the time if i can put a new cracker on a signal whip and i can.
Bullwhips, if you are looking for a quality bullwhip, indiana jones style bullwhips, standard american bullwhips or an economy bullwhips at a reasonable price. We hand made these popper to fit all the bullwhips we sell. Helping to removing knots and tangles in your fall or popper cracker. Whips bullwhips, stock whips, kangaroo hide or red hide. Whip crackers snaps replacement for dressage stock bull. Whip care and safety accessories get your whip replacement and crackers from our online store. A bullwhip, stock whip, snake whip, etc are all single tailed whips. Replacement nylon whip fall and cracker home of poi. It is the part of the whip that breaks the sound barrier and makes the cracking noise. Florida cow whips the cow whip has a medium length wooden handle roughly 1217inches with the thong tying into the top or cup of the handle. How is the cracker connected to the fall on a bullwhip.
There are several knots for attaching the cracker to the fall. I normally only sell my completed bull whips how ever i have been ask for repair kits many times. Im proud to introduce the nylon bullwhip line to florida cracker bullwhips. This is more a video on the characteristics that can make a bullwhip crack easily. Description a replacement fall and cracker popper for our karaka nylon not fire whips. Bullwhip cracker peplacement tutorial northern whip co. Aussie whip maker bullwhips, stock whips, kangaroo hide. Here is my favorite way to replace the crack of your bullwhip. A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear.
The force required to break the sound barrier will eventually wear out the cracker. Replacement crackers for bullwhips from dube juggling. These whips are also frequently called single tail whips, however that term applies to any whip with one lash. Poppers crackers will need to be replaced often and you may wish to replace falls too once they start to look a little worn. Cow whips for sale custom professional whips bullwhips,stock whips. How to make a single belly nylon bullwhip with adam winrich. While tying on a crack will work just fine, they can sometimes fly off when moving faster than the speed of sound. How to change the cracker on a whip easy method youtube. A global index of whip makers, performers, martial arts schools, facebook groups, bullwhip world records. This video shows you my method on making crackers for whips. All hand made with the highest quality kangaroo skins available. Much more time and skill are required in braiding of the whips with more plaits. The nylon cracker is the part of the whip mostly subject to wear, for this reason it needs to be changed from time to time.
Learn how to change the cracker of a nylon paracord whip quick and easy. The end of the fall wears off, shortening the fall. After putting the new crackers on these whips i have the urge to make a signal whipits been a while since ive made one. You may replace falls yourself, following the directions given below for our leather whips, or return the whip to us for such replacement. As always if you have any questions regarding the care of your whip or anything else related to my whips do not hesitate to contact me via email which is located on the purchases page. These whips incorporate an easy change fall design, to allow for quick fall replacement in the field. The item may be missing the original packaging, or in the original packaging but not sealed. There are a few ways to attach the cracker popper to the fall of a whip.