Just finished this beast, 3 bellies with a 10” steel handle core, 20 plait overlay, taped twisted fall and a Kevlar cracker. Used Nick’s video as a starting point and then added about 20% to anything he said. This was my 7th whip and I’m delighted with how it came out.
Hey everyone, Just wrapped up my latest whip build and wanted to get some feedback from the community on how the construction and overall aesthetics turned out! Here are the specs on the build: * Length: 4 feet (compact, fast target style) * Plait: 8-plait outer overlay (white paracord) * Construction: 4 layers total (shot-loaded core, two braided bellies beneath the overlay) * Handle: High-visibility red handle wrap with yellow accent bands I was going for something agile and responsive for quick directional changes and fast target cracking, while giving it a bright, retro high-vis look. Check out the pictures attached to see the braid, handle detail, and scale. How’s the taper looking to you guys? Any critiques, tips for the next build, or suggestions on tweaking the belly transitions? Appreciate any feedback from fellow whipmakers!
Made by the awesome Blake of https://www.trinitywhipco.com
So its been a few years since I had decided to make a chain whip, and was succesful. And when I was doing my research on materials I couldnt choose between kevlar thread, or braided fishing line. I used to primarily use the kevlar, but one night decided to make, a better crafted one I learned how to make, out of the braided and mmm it made a delightful snap.
So im curious what you all might use or are these 2 options pretty standard? Im just curious if theres room for improvement on my end is all.
This was made with a black overlay and brandy finish work, rather than the brandy overlay and whiskey finish work of the standard version. This one was really interesting because it combines elements of a few of my other models, like the single belly construction of the Tachi, the freehand strand prep of the Gladius, and underside beveling on the overlay strands for a sleek look and feel. Really enjoyed working on this one
I got asked to donate a whip to the 2026 Midwest Whip Open hosted by John Cantin. These custom 5ft hybrids in University of Montana colors (Maroon/Gold) were delivered earlier today 👍
I work at an induatrial rubber manufacturer and snagged myself a nice supply.
The rubber will not break, we did a 2v2 tug of war and we couldnt break it.
The strands stretch to a certain point before they maintain their shape, and then they are just normal rubber that wont break.
I'm thinking of making an all rubber whip.
What do yall think?
Reminder that this is industrial grade rubber, like for trains and semis and just big machines. So it's durable.
Hitting the ground or even brick won't really harm this stuff.
I'm more concerned about the physics, all that extra stretching.
this might be a really stupid post for some of you, sorry guys.
I'm new to whip cracking, only a few weeks practicing with a 6 ft paracord. aside from not getting the flick and side crack right, my biggest problem is that whenever i loop my whip on the holder, it keeps sliding off, i thought maybe it was the design of it since i bought it on Temu, but browsing YouTube i saw that many people made their own leather whip holders with the same design as mine so... am i doing something wrong? am i supposed to loop the whip in a certain way? any and every advice and/or example will be greatly appreaciated. (pd: sorry for any typos, i'm peruvian and english is not my main lenguage)
5' performance hybrid! Im so happy with my first try, and excited to learn more and get better and better.
This is the first whip I designed from scratch. Any questions or suggestions are welcome, thanks in advance.
Specs:
10.5 feet total length.
12 inch steel handle, 18 inches of shot load.
3 foot, 8 strand bound core.
5 foot 12 plant Belly.
8 foot 16 plait belly.
24 plait overlay with an English eye construction.
3-pass herringbone knot on the heel.
Headhunters knot on the transition.