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::Portion of the whip between the main thong and the cracker. This piece is attached to the thong with a "fall hitch", a knot with the intent that it can be replaced when necessary. | ::Portion of the whip between the main thong and the cracker. This piece is attached to the thong with a "fall hitch", a knot with the intent that it can be replaced when necessary. | ||
*'''Cracker''' | *'''Cracker''' | ||
| − | ::Also called a "popper" this is the piece of the whip that | + | ::Also called a "popper" this is the piece of the whip that actually breaks the sound barrier. They can be made from a wide variety of materials. They wear out frequently and are easily replaced. |
[[Category:Please Expand]] | [[Category:Please Expand]] | ||
Revision as of 18:04, 17 February 2022
Parts of a Whip
- Thong
- The main braided part of the whip
- Fall
- Portion of the whip between the main thong and the cracker. This piece is attached to the thong with a "fall hitch", a knot with the intent that it can be replaced when necessary.
- Cracker
- Also called a "popper" this is the piece of the whip that actually breaks the sound barrier. They can be made from a wide variety of materials. They wear out frequently and are easily replaced.
