The Most Easily Cracking Whip I've Ever Built | Tapered Twist vs Conventional Fall Hitch

[@tayriggles]

WOW that whip looks amazing. Sounds even better. You look so flowing and at ease when cracking this whip. Effortlessly.

[@Sidneybeach875]

Havnt made a whip in a little while and actually started a stock whip the day this was posted. If i had started the following day i would have tried to mimic this build. Now i have two projects, thanks.

[@Marla0111]

Great to see you posting again

[@caliberwhips9595]

Looks great Nick! Excellent job as usual!

[@MikeSwill]

Good video. I followed your 12ft, 3 bellied whip tutorial a while back but I braided the overly backwards because I wanted to have an english eye. The result was similar to what you talk about here. Mine is a bit longer and lighter but it cracks very easily and works great for doing wraps

[@Jessejensenkohl]

Thanks Nick! I've spent the last 3 days making three of your Snakewhips... I'm currently halfway through my first Bull whip using your tutorial. So, again, thank you!

[@limbutucristian2425]

Can you do one video for making the most easy whip for every one to start with.

[@johnkt1338]

Hey Nick your tutorials are awesomely mellow and informative. I needed a distraction during COVID and your videos led me to create my own bullwhip! Thanks for sharing!

[@NicksWhipShop]

Thanks John! Glad that they have been helpful!

[@Phantom-fd6ep]

Definitely one of the most amazing performing whips I've ever seen. Effortless... Great work man.

[@E1iza8eth365]

I just made several 6 ft bullwhips as Christmas gifts, combining your current bullwhip method and some of Adam Winrich's techniques from your collab a while back. They turned out great! So, thank you for helping me create some very popular Christmas gifts :)

[@phantomgmg533]

I bought a whip a few years ago and i want a second. I want that whip build

[@garrettwilson2626]

Man nick, your videos are so meditative. Love em 💯💯

[@korruptgaming1370]

In your opinion do you find it worth it to drop the strands from the tapered twist inside themselves like how Jon of eagle whips did it in your video collaboration about avoiding the double overlap? Just interested if you find it more even in tension or better looking or to slow to do or to much a pain etc. I did my first tapered twist with that method. It turned out ok. Just thought if there was something that stuck out to you as to one way or another I respect your opinion. Thanks mane!

[@alexilaiho68]

Hey Nick! I just finished my first bullwhip thanks to you. It works great! I've never even held a whip until I made this one by following your tutorials. Thanks a lot! I wanna make another one now.

[@minime6339]

Hockey tape, good call it works really well. As always a pure joy to watch. Thank you 🙏

[@Obligate.Carnivore]

I have one of those minus the twist, ferrule and all. Luv that whip!

[@isaacrudolph9853]

This guy is the bob ross of whip making!

[@TheVargaszm]

Just built a 5.5 ft bull whip and a 4.5ft stock whip, both with tapered twists. My first whips, gave them as gifts. Excited to see you posting, I'll be making a longboi next, I love the flow and roll I see in these vids.

[@mandydilley3735]

Thanks, thus was the video I was looking for. Doing your 3belly 12ft video and I wanted to try a twisted fall instead but wasn't sure if it'd be too light. I guess not😊

[@jeremywalker666]

From the time i first subscribed to your channel years ago to now, you've made phenomenal progress. Thank you for teaching me how to make great whips. Over the years I've tried a few things that I'd love to see your take on. I use 3 to 4 different gauges of nylon for tapering down and I braze my own conchos and rings

[@DevinBauer]

Originally started from one of your early tutorials and whip basics stuff a decade ago, it’s fantastic to see your newer tutorials and work and how far you’ve refined your work! A question on the tapered twist, do you ever do it in the cow whip style with the strands joined together and staggered internally? I also find an eye on the end of a tapered twist is nice to have, tried my own way of doing it, and seen at least two other methods.

[@megachoons]

I always enjoy how well made your videos are.

[@WickedZen]

Hope your Holiday went well. Living here in Florida, I miss that snow I grew up with in Michigan.

[@zaphodbeeblebrox2817]

Nice, does it twist easier? is that why it whips easier?

[@andrehoward9315]

Hey Nick, what were you smoking when you came up with your strand lengths? Every single time they end up short, even when I add a few feet to compensate. I'm not making my whips overly thick, in fact they're pretty thin and my plaiting is tight so I can't think of any reason why they consistently come up short..?

[@RM_Electrical_Engineering]

man, that whip looks like it is so much fun

[@andrewmorrow5668]

Did you craft this whip from 550 paracord, or whipmaker's cord?

[@STSGuitar16]

Man, I just gotta say something. I have been obsessed with whips off and on throughout my life, mostly because of how much I love Indiana Jones. It was like the equivalent of his lightsaber, but actually real, and every bit as cool as you could ever imagine as a kid. I knew then I had to have one. I begged and begged my parents to get me a whip back then, but the only whips even available at that time 12 or 15 years ago were either outrageously expensive David Morgan-type whips, or pieces of garbage 4-plait fake leather whips without much in between. You either paid hundreds of dollars, or got what was more or less a prop whip. Fast forward to today, with a quick google search, I am finding actual real leather 12 or even 16-plait leather whips for $100 or even less. That is currently blowing my mind lol; you used to NEVER see that a decade ago. I eventually got my hands on a 6-foot, 12-plait nylon bullwhip for around $180 or so, and back then that felt like a total steal for such a whip. While that is a decent whip that I still love, there are now so many whips of way better quality materials and constructions for even less money that it is even hard to believe. Crazy how much the prices and availability of quality whips have changed for the better in less than a decade. I recently just got back on my whip obsession and will likely be purchasing the whip I have wanted all of my life pretty soon, and I am absolutely ecstatic about it. Finally I can have a real Indy bullwhip without paying $500+ for it! I would love if you ever did a video series reviewing some of those cheaper whips available on amazon sometime! This sentence even feels wild to type, but there are now so many options out there for what appear to be really nice whips that it would be great if someone who has a lot of knowledge like yourself could help sort through all of the options to find which whip is the best value for the money. I also love building things and working with my hands, so I will definitely be making my own whips soon as well, so thank you for all of your great videos here, man. You have reignited a love of mine, and I am super excited to get back into it! You are doing a lot of great, totally top-quality work here, and I wanted you to know that your hard work is very much appreciated!

[@dimashpak1060]

Hi Nick. Sorry, probably it's not the best place to ask... Could you please compare nylon and polyester paracord? I mean to make a whip from nylon paracord and give it a good stress test? It's hard to get nylon paracord in my place, so I'll have to use polyester. I would like to know if it worth it. Thanks.

[@KingWolf39]

I have started my first Bull whip. My first belly is 2ft 4in I have 2 strands 19ft 4 at 16ft with a 10in handle. At this point after my first belly I am stuck. Don't know if I should continue with my second belly because I don't know if I have enough cord. Any suggestions?

[@petelopez687]

It's so sad to see this video and not be able to thank you in person at what would have been 2021 whipcon none the less thank you for such an awesome video

[@chrisgriffith1573]

I would like to here more about how you got started in business of whip making. Not just how you learned or entered into the craft, but the breaks you might have gotten from having learned.

[@paulames2560]

Nick hey I just subscribed to your site my name is Paul and I was wondering if you could use a paracord ball hitch on a leather whip thanks

[@thetexan8365]

I would like to have a whip like this to take with me hiking, I have one from Amazon but..well..it sucks, I like taking it hiking tho as an animal deterrent. I would like a 6' that generates the crack like this one and still be easy enough to (whip it out) get a good crack and scare off the reason for using the whip. How do I get started?

[@kevinorr6880]

I must say, I really appreciate you posting all of your information I the description. I am not a chipmaker, although I'd like to make a few for gifts for some young men. The information is what I have been searching for. Perhaps the icing on the cake would be how to determine the cuts if I change whip length. The formula for desired taper and drops. Nick, thank you again.

[@calebscrazyamazinglife1795]

So I did something awesome I put I Long tapered twist on a thin English eye fall Hitch and it cracked super easy The English eye was thinner than the 4 plait at the end and The same thickness as the taper twist fall so it was replaceable and cracked with ease I did this because I loved the benefits of a taper twist but I’m a horsemen and I crack my whip on Sandy dirt in a round pen and i need a easy cracking whip so I have control so I don’t hit my horse and when I saw caliber whips English eye tutorial I had this brilliant idea and I decided to make the English is super thin and it paid off.

[@f308gtb1977]

Looks amazing Nick.

[@chicotee0]

Nick great whip Brother. I did a tapered twist on a 3 Belly 8ft and 24 plait overlay. That cracked really easy i was impressed that tapered twist made a big difference. To bad it was early in my whip making. It really had a few lumps and bumps. As well as a few kinks. The transition was a bit limp.. Cant help but wonder what it would be like without the flaws. I thought about doing another but the amount of time involved keeps me from doing it for myself. I do alot of getback whips for motorcycles As well as bead work and chainmail that has me pretty busy. (Sorry Now im rambling) !! Anyway Great Work Friend! Keep on making great whip and Awesome Videos.

[@RC_Berserker]

I should teach the tapered fall I make 🤔 I use the loop hitch and I’ve never had one come apart and I’ve used them on asphalt and concrete, dirt and gravel. One thing I just noticed, you’re doing a great job packaging! The certificate is cool too!

[@str8shogun]

Like a tapered English eye hitch?

[@RC_Berserker]

@@str8shogun I haven’t made a whip in years… but, the fall I was talking about was tapered with an English eye on both ends

[@fester_whips]

i have never done a twist i do English eye but that is a nice whip i have seen all of your videos i would like to see you do a whip like that with an english eye and you should post more often

[@Drako155Video]

@NicksWhipShop I currently do not have the ability to wax my whips. Is there any advice you can give to getting a better flow out of them? My whips always seem stiffer than yours and don't roll out as nicely when cracking the whip. Thank you. And keep up the good work. I've learned a lot from your videos.

[@RC_Berserker]

Waxing makes whips stiffer and heavier. The heat of the wax actually makes the nylon contract. Best advice is to roll them very well. Plait tight at the transition and gradually go a little softer with tension. Happy plaiting!

[@Drako155Video]

@@RC_Berserker If the wax makes them heavier should I run the weighted core farther into the whip? Would this help compensate for the lack of weight from the wax?

[@RC_Berserker]

@@Drako155Video no, I’ve tried it and it makes the whip unbalanced and awkward feeling. At least to me.

[@ShootingUtah]

I've recently been building whips from your videos and also experimenting with some of my own designs. I have put tapered twists on all my whips so far and figured if they fall apart it's easy enough to retwist or even splice in some new Paracord as a repair. Or if you absolutely had to you could reduce the length a bit and fall back on the 4 point fall hitch. Pun intended

[@harolddial1313]

how do you go to the subscription

[@mosfet51]

Great video Nick as always

[@nickybeingnicky]

Liked the video for Herman.

[@alexgeer352]

Can you make a 14 ft whip?

[@CallMeSpork]

The lacing tape linked in the description is not flat like what you have in the video but instead thin round twine. Has anyone found flat waxed lacing tape? @Nick Why lacing tape over artificial sinew? they're both flat and waxed so what's different in practice?

[@christelgendarme7256]

Hello I am coming to you to know if it was possible to have information on the manufacture of a bullwhip. I wanted to know how wide the leather thongs should measure and what thickness of leather too? Thank you for your reply Good day to you .

[@NicksWhipShop]

Hi Christel, sorry but my whips are made from paracord. For leather whipmaking tutorials please see my friend Blake Brunings channel Trinity Whip Co.

[@christelgendarme7256]

Hello thanks you very much .😉

[@ChristianPsencik]

Love seeing you do so cracking man. And I look forward to the podcast too!

[@mosfet51]

I love the aerodynamics of ther tapered twist.

[@straightshooter3693]

O KAy so How DO I buy a whip from you?

[@NicksWhipShop]

Hi! Please visit nickswhipshop.com to order.

[@n2boots389]

How does one order a whip from you? Your website does not give an option to purchase.

[@NicksWhipShop]

Hello, please click on the "custom whips" page at nickswhipshop.com to order. Thanks.

[@n2boots389]

@@NicksWhipShop I go to your website and it shows a number of whips and a donate button but no option to select or order a whip. Any suggestions?

[@NicksWhipShop]

Sorry for the trouble, I can't think of why it is not letting you view that page. Here is a direct link. Please let me know if it works. www.nickswhipshop.com/nylon-bullwhips

[@n2boots389]

@@NicksWhipShop this link works fine. I selected the whip I would like and added to cart however it won’t let me add the brass. Any suggestions?

[@NicksWhipShop]

@@n2boots389 if you would like to go ahead and check out, I will send an invoice for the additional $20 for the brass ferrule. I apologize for the trouble. I'll be taking a look at the website this evening to figure out what is going on with it. Thanks.

[@Deric000]

Sweet whip man

[@weatherill430]

can you make a lighting rod bullwhip?

[@ikeechoshade1709]

I need to make one now lol...

[@mattkins752]

hey nick! how was your christmas?

[@Господин420-к1э]

У вас можно как-то заказать такой кнут???

[@roel.vinckens]

Looking good!

[@Razmann1337]

I usually use the tapered twist on shorter whips (like 3-5 ft). I felt like it suits them very well. As there is a lot of force at the very tip of the whip, as they get longer, i was always scared to put a tapered twist on a like 10-12 ft whip. Also i dont appeciate the maintenance on a tapered twist. But i might still try it. Keep those vids coming, as always love the content. Hope you and your beloved once are doing well, happy hollidays and looking forward for a happy new year.

[@ShootingUtah]

My longest whip is 7 feet. I really want to make a monster whip that's like 14 or 15 feet long just because!

[@benlobb5614]

I want to purchase a whip Nick

[@balingar]

awesome

[@raptorman7768]

OMFG HERMAN~SHERMAN!!!!!!1

[@roel.vinckens]

Subscribed.

[@NicksWhipShop]

Thank you very much, Roel! Videos are going to be much more regular on this channel now, so you've joined at the right time. Thanks for watching!

[@roel.vinckens]

@@NicksWhipShop I am so much enjoying this! Thank you for the beautiful inspiration. I found my new hobby. I think I will go for a 8ft whip for starters. Just started your 2020 whip making tutorial. Beautifully filmed! Happy holidays and my best wishes for 2021.

[@capoeiradude35]

woohoo! new post.

[@24077631519]

nice

[@sigma2.093]

After watching all the videos and then getting the new materials you're currently using, am all set to start working on my first whip... ...and then you posted this new one! Now I have to figure out where to get this binding cord you're using, haha! You're amazing, Nick -never stop perfecting your craft.

[@NicksWhipShop]

Thank you! Keep in mind that you don't have to use it, it's just nice for heavier whips.

[@rudy103069]

@@NicksWhipShop www.whip-basics.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=6404

[@sigma2.093]

Thanks for replying, Nick - I was gonna correct myself for saying binding cord instead of lacing tape, btw. Am really excited for your latest discovery and hope to do you proud as I work on my whip.

[@NicksWhipShop]

@@sigma2.093 you are very welcome! Enjoy the build, and let me know how it goes!

[@NicksWhipShop]

@@rudy103069 Keanu does great work! I met him in LA a couple years ago.

[@scottsykora1348]

Hootyhoo; Whatsup witt-chu & shit? It's Scott Outta Wa. Hey man nice whip; I really like the look of the platting on the handle in contrast to the thong; it really looks sharp. Almost looks kinda like a sward. I think I'm gonna put one together similar to this one; but maybe not quite as long; 6's a fairly desent length, so that's what I'm sticken to... oh yeah you never did get back to me bout the bull whip compared to the stock whip &(in your opinion) which one you feel cracks easier? mainly for a beginner; specifically a middle aged man, a professional at what he does and, maybe a bit intimidated by his older brother; who also by no means would he ever admit that last part aload. I can tell though; cause when he realizes it - he then just gets pissd off ; ' generally '.... w/no apparent reason. Anyways; I'd still like to know your opinion... but if you don't want to reply? bayla bayla! Ok , Well, good video, very entertaiining & I'll be watching for up n coming... THX AGAIN, Scott Outta Wa.

[@emjaygabriel7260]

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[@NicksWhipShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@spencermerrell2600]

@@NicksWhipShop have you ever thought of or planned to make a 20 foot with 3 plaited bellies?

[@derrickyt7702]

Hi I'm a new subscriber but Iv been watching your for a long time and I always wanted a whip but I can't buy one because I don't have money and I'm asking you if I can have one free so I can have something to play with because I don't have friends pls.

[@NicksWhipShop]

Hi Derrick, as much as I'd like to give whips away for free, I cannot. This is my full time job.

[@Tunkkis]

Wearing a beanie indoors, why?

[@NicksWhipShop]

Hair looked exceptionally messy and unprofessional at the time. Also it was cold. That's the best I got.

[@Tunkkis]

@@NicksWhipShop Ah, that's fair. I'm just not a beanie kind of person, I guess. It feels a little uncomfortable with my long dry hair. If it's you're style, more power to you! Thank you for the exceptionally well made and informative videos.