How To Crack an Indiana Jones Bullwhip

A quick tutorial on how to do two basic Bullwhip cracks. The “cattleman’s crack” and the “overhead crack” with two bonus cracks as well.
Whips featured are an 8’ Young Indy Circus Bullwhip by CP Bullwhips and and 8’ Joseph Strain Raiders style Bullwhip.

[@Dr.KurtAffair]

As the UK's number 1 Indiana Jones impersonator, I thank you for your expertise.

[@PhoenixPrime]

Man, something about that whip crack is just so satisfying to listen to.

[@ViperChief117]

Can’t wait till I finally have a Kangaroo hide whip of my own to practice with at some point in time in the near future. Lol

[@femsplainer]

Just started looking up whip cracking on a lark, and found that this was a nicely done instructional video. Good job.

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

I’m so glad! I hope it helps!

[@billg3356]

Dude, you're the man. Great simple video, with easy to follow instructions. I've been working with two different size whips (6'&8'), trying to find my groove.

[@elstuff1]

This guy is wholesome af

[@d.vargasm]

This explanation makes gives me the confidence to do this. Thank you for awesome info

[@FutureBoyBTTF]

This was a great first lesson for me, thanks much! I practiced these and got my first whip crack pretty quickly!

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

Awesome to hear! Keep up the great work!

[@bohannon7645]

Thanks for the amazing video! Can't wait to finally get my hands on a whip. Been an Indy fan since I was 8 and thanks to you I'm learning a lot about the gear now!

[@ViperChief117]

Should definitely do more whip cracking videos with your other Indy whips my dude. Lol

[@Jokerfan519]

Thanks man I never realy got what people ment by how to Crack a whip but you I actually get thank you and I will try this and again thank you I would like to meet up sometime but I live in the state to the east hope your doing awesome and have a nice day

[@JoepMustang97]

Awesome dude! This really helped me!🎉

[@Davlavi]

Nice addition to your videos look forward to future ones.

[@michaelj2276]

Kirk, this was *awesome*. (And immensely appreciated.) I'd definitely be down for more of these! 🔥

[@rolandhutson9493]

Thank you!Great video, easy to follow instructions to get the basics down.

[@zachlennon2948]

Great video.

[@mulder19x95]

Another tip too is timing especially with the overhead. Shorter whips require less "turnback" time. I instantly change direction on my 6ft bullwhip for an overhead but for my 10ft it takes a good second or so before I need to change direction to get a solid crack

[@timothybutler7669]

Excellent detailed video. Thank you very much for your time and help.

[@hmmmhm3185]

This definitely helped me a lot. thanks.

[@koreancanuck]

Good instruction! With the weather, the way it is, I should start practising again

[@CinemaToybox]

Ya boy is attempting to learn the art of the crack!! You make it look so simple! Haha I’ll have to incorporate your pointers in my next sesh. Too bad it’s like 120 outside here in AZ 😂🤠

[@gustavogirotto]

Man, this video was great! Thanks for the tips!

[@martinmclean4801]

Great stuff Kirk! Thank you!

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

Thank you!

[@theadventureden]

Very nice, man! Explained very well and I wish I had your video while I was learning. Finally getting the overhead crack down made it a blast, and you certainly can blow out everyone’s ear drums with it.

[@Okie_bullwhips]

Great tutorial and good job on explaining the timing!

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

Thank you! And thank you for the awesome whip!

[@Okie_bullwhips]

@@kirkbrackmann6385 your welcome, glad your getting some good use out of it!

[@ChrisGorman87]

Who do I have to kill to have a hat as nice as yours!? lol 😂 one of the best looking Indy hats I have seen! You also do look natural in that hat!

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

Too kind, my friend! This hat was made by Thomas at Advintage. It’s one of his custom Temple of Doom hats in Sable Beaver felt. I’ve worn it nearly everyday for 3 years.

[@Surge891]

Waiting on my swordguybuilds TOD whip , awesome video like always brother

[@illcodino]

Thank you man, I've already hit myself several times, I'll start the basics

[@TreadwellJay]

Thank you!

[@RosePinkInk]

Put this video to use while learning to crack my cheap whip and got results in minutes. Now to buy a good nylon whip!

[@MrDXRamirez]

Nice...this is helpful.

[@user-uo3pb3rr4f]

i finished my first whip two days ago, and through several good tutorials i have peformed about 50 cattleman's, and less than 10 overhead. your tutorial does add significant emphasis to nuance and will prove to be helpful with reversals. thanks for your help, and for your style. it would be great to attend a meetup. is there a way i can learn where and when they are?

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

Depends on where you are located but I’d recommend joining the California Jones and Cali Crusaders. They often do meet ups with lots of whip cracking.

[@ICEMAN_WALKER_82]

This was great to see. I do Indiana Jones cosplay, learning this is i was always petrified of hitting myself in the face. Is that just me? 😂

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

Totally understandable. But, by taking things nice and slow and and with good technique, you have nothing to fear, my friend!

[@andrearumeryholistichealth4324]

Thank you

[@jcreviews967]

After watching this video am really interested on getting a bullwip now.

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

Right on! It’s a fun hobby! Just take it slow and be safe!

[@drbonesshow1]

This is called the neutral wrist motion of the forearm.

[@lukesams3349]

7:15 unlike that passenger jet, the bullwhip is actually supersonic

[@Ty-er5ok]

Just discovered your channel though I've seen you for years on the Facebook page and COW. Thanks for this. I need to film myself. For some reason, I can do the overhead crack no problem with my 10' Joe Strain, but I STILL have trouble wiht the Cattleman's crack. Going to go outside now and try again... maybe get the wife to film me so I can spot what

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

You got this! 💪🏼🤠

[@Ty-er5ok]

@@kirkbrackmann6385 Thanks! Just went outside and gave it a go. Did better this time thanks to your tips. But for some reason, I am still FAR better on the overhead crack...

[@_elvis_presley_]

Thank you man! I love the video! I just am starting to do Indiana jones cosplaying and whip cracking and this really helps me! Do you have any advice on joining Colorado jones? Keep up the awesome content!

[@indianajonesnerd]

Can we please call you Birk Krackmann

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

It would be an honor

[@michaelj2276]

😂 I love it.

[@DanielHHurt]

I have 2 whips made by Whip Man Jack from New Zealand. Kangaroo made. Top Quality. Has anyone had a problem with cracking your whip which can sound like a rifle shot, and law enforcement responding to the sound of gun "violence" shots?

[@groovychris3701]

the last point was really important hahaha. Also, you dont want to crack the whip in a park with a lot of people, most of the people are okay with it, but theres always a crazy person that will think that you are whipping people and stuff and they most likely call the cops on you ( experiences from the past.... ) Trying to avoid dogs is important, a dog try to attack me one time when i literally was on the same spot for 3 hours and the owner and the dog showed up ( and ofc the owner was a PS about it ). So trying to avoid people is the best heheh

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

I've been very fortunate. Everyone I've been approached by has been interested and curious to lean more but never combative. I usually always wear an Indy hat when I'm practicing to add a little contexts for people as well.

[@Agent25360]

Is it actually possible to swing from things with the whip like in the Indiana jones films? Like when in Temple of Doom Indy swings to get to the big statue

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

Possible? Yes and no. It’s been done before, I think there are some KZbin videos of people doing it. It was even featured on mythbusters. Recommended however, absolutely not. Both roohide and nylon have amazing strength but aren’t designed to have that much weight or stretch put through them. Especially because the part of the whip that does the wrapping is the “fall” and is only a single strand of leather, as opposed to the plaited (braided) strands that would provide more strength.

[@ToyGun46784]

Could you put Links in the discretion to what website you bought your whips at please?

[@Rogue_Too]

Tremendous

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

Thank you! 🤠

[@infamoussth2817]

It was outstanding to learn how to crack a bullwhip from this video, but I'm a little curious. Where did you get your hands on those replica whips? I would like to get one. I've been a fan and inspired by Indiana Jones since I was a little kid.

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

Joseph Strain of Northern Whip Co made the roohide one. Chayton at CP Bullwhips on Instagram made the other.

[@infamoussth2817]

@@kirkbrackmann6385 thanks

[@DemiAnunnaki]

I keep bullwhipping my head when i practice the overhead crack. I have an 8 footer. Any advice cowboys and archeologists?

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

Biggest thing to avoid hitting one’s self practicing the cattlemen’s (in my opinion) is to really emphasize the pause at the top and come forward (not down) slower than it might feel like you should. Like you are tossing a ball forward instead of slamming it down. That way, even if the whip doesn’t crack, your head will be out of the line of fire. Hope that helps! Be safe out there!

[@anthonylenci645]

About how long does it take to break in a whip to really begin attempting to crack?

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

Even a brand new one that is really stiff will still be crackable. But after a few sessions, you’ll feel it start to break in and gain flexibility.

[@ddiver7908]

noice! where can i buy one?

[@stephenmichael4636]

Where did you get the hat? That looks like a good one!

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

Thank you! It’s an Advintage temple of doom hat.

[@stephenklugewicz2714]

@@kirkbrackmann6385 Oh, and great video! I subscribed!

[@andresmiguel2573]

What size is you whip?

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

Both 8 feet long. My personal favorite for bullwhips!

[@BudderChicken101]

Where did you get your hat?? I want it!

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

Advintage Temple of Doom in sable beaver 🤠

[@BudderChicken101]

@@kirkbrackmann6385 oh wow thanks!! Also I think I was over ambitious and I ordered a 10’ long bullwhip from eBay a few months back. I probably have bad form but is it normal for it to be hard to crack my whip givin it’s length? Or does length not matter?

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

@@BudderChicken101 It changes the timing a little but, the quality of the whip, and weight will play larger roles. Do you know who made it?

[@AmosNg555]

Dads belt be like 😂😂😂😂

[@stormingbacku2670]

Where did you purchase that hat?

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

Advintage 🤠

[@stormingbacku2670]

@@kirkbrackmann6385 I can’t find any online. You purchase it in person? Hat looks great.

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

@@stormingbacku2670 just google Advintage fedora hats and it should come up 🤠

[@stormingbacku2670]

@@kirkbrackmann6385 I did but it’s not available :(

[@TheDivineFemedianTarot]

The cops lol

[@shyne1982]

What is that in the sky behind u that's not a plane