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WITD 101.26 Signal Whip Cracker Modifications46 viewsTwo different Signal Whip Cracker Modifications are shown. One using the original cracker like it was a fall and tying on a new cracker. The other modification converts the original cracker into an eye or small loop using waxed whipping thread found at a boat shop like West Marine. Reasons why these modifications are advantageous are explained.07/08/20 at 22:57unohu1962: Excellent advice for signal whip play! Both in ter...
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WITD 101.25 Toy Bag Whip Bag Repair Kit40 viewsA look inside my Toy Bag Whip Repair Kit. Some items that will keep your whips in shape during dungeon play, and for emergencies that might arise for spontaneous fixes needed to keep your play safe and going through the night. If you think of other useful things please suggest them as you comment on the video.07/08/20 at 22:47unohu1962: A sensible collection of items for a whip repair k...
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WITD 101.24 Fork in the Road55 viewsFork in the Road identifies dynamic throwing style as a decision point in choosing the type of singletail whip to purchase. A whip thrower's most comfortable throwing style determines which whip is the best purchase. Horizontal style throwers are pointed toward dog signal whips. Overhand or forward figure 8 throwers are pointed toward snake and bullwhips.07/08/20 at 22:38unohu1962: Clear advise about whip choices for either style. ...
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WITD 101.23 Parachord Whips54 viewsCharacteristics of a good kangaroo whip are reviewed. Parachord Whips applies the same standard tests and shows common flaws in parachord whips. Good parachord whips are shown and tips for buying a good whip are suggested.07/08/20 at 22:29unohu1962: I'm old school too! Nothing beats a well made...
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WITD 101.22 Conditioning the Whip52 viewsConditioning the Whip and fall is discussed. Preferred fall material and frequency of conditioning the thong vs increased frequency for the fall. Paste or wax conditioners like Pecards or soft beeswax dressing. Do not use oil, lotion or spray conditioners.07/08/20 at 22:02unohu1962: I've been using Pecard, but will have to try ...
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WITD 101.21a Horizontal Technique65 viewsThis digs a little deeper into horizontal technique. Using a whip circle while throwing horizontal technique. Also sometimes called East Coast Swing. Staying slightly above stall speed while maintaining tempo with the music is discussed.07/08/20 at 21:47unohu1962: I was using two whips in horizontal style simultan...
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WITD 101.21 How to Crack a Singetail Whip62 viewsReview WITD 101.10 The Shape of the Crack video. A basic whip cracking approach is shown, then translation into the Whips in the Dungeon approach to the 4 techniques used to crack a whip in the dungeon. Relating cracking to techniques we are already familiar with and have mileage with when throwing a flogger, quirt, cat o' nine, galley whip and dragontail will result in our proficiency in the dungeon sooner than if we jump directly into a basic cracking or sport cracking approach.07/08/20 at 21:32unohu1962: You really can see how those basic fundamental thr...
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WITD 101.20 Rhythm Whips68 viewsThis video combines skills covered in the 4 Techniques, Grounding the Whip, Stalling the Whip and practices merging those skills with rhythmic music. Rhythm Whips will get you practicing dungeon skills while connecting the energy of the music to the whip catcher.07/08/20 at 21:00unohu1962: I'm a guitar.bass player, so when I see see y...
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WITD 101.19 Characteristics of a Good Short Whip71 viewsA little longer than my normal videos (15 min). Three quick tests to do when checking a whip that will give you a quick idea how it will throw and how accurate it will be in the dungeon. 11 whips are compared and characteristics are contrasted with Mike Murphy and Joe Strain as the benchmarks other makers that are compared are: Peter Jack, Blake Bruning, Casey Tyler, Skip San Soucie, Victor Tella, Axel.07/08/20 at 20:53unohu1962: Thanks for showing and explaining your methods whe...
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WITD 101.18 Whip Circle vs Whip Lane63 viewsThis video discusses the concept of using a whip circle and or a whip lane. Why one paradigm works better for horizontal style and the other paradigm works better for snake and bullwhips thrown overhand or in a forward figure 8 pattern. Some blending of both concepts is discussed as it the safety zone behind the thrower. The geometric shape of a radius forming an arc or circle as opposed to a pie shaped whip lane with the wide part of the piece of pie at the whip thrower's shoulders. A geometric parallelagr07/08/20 at 20:24unohu1962: Intersting concepts to consider when applied to du...
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WITD 101.17 Basic Stances75 viewsBasic footwork or stances when throwing the 4 techniques WITD has been working on. Advanced footwork will be covered in the 200 series videos. Think about common footwork you have experience using in regular activities. Relate that footwork to whip throwing and see what works best for you.07/08/20 at 20:14unohu1962: I agree. There are no givens in what an individual...
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WITD 101.15 Crackers71 viewsIntroduction to different types of crackers, sometimes called poppers. Braided signal crackers, twisted crackers and ladysally crackers shown. Different colors of crackers with a discussion of pluses and minuses of each. Different materials poly, nylon, dyneema, kevlar, horsehair, braided mason line and twisted mason line. I forgot to mention silk crackers, these provide a very clean crisp loud crack but also cut easily. Later in this series @ladysally will show in detail how to make her wonderful crackers.07/08/20 at 20:04unohu1962: Nice explanation on the different materials used i...
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