External Links
There are some very good resources around the web for whip crackers, here are a few.
General Whip Information
- Bullwhip Index - A list of makers, performers, and instructors from around the world
- Canada Whips - A Canadian resource for whip crackers worldwide
Youtube
- Youtube in general is of course one of the best places to research techniques and maintenance skills. There's also good advice on making your own whips. Some particularly good creators to check out include:
- Adam "Crack" Winrich - Instructional, and entertaining videos from Ren Faire star and multi world record holder
- April Choi - Basic how-to cracking videos from multi world record holder
- Ben Hughes - Tips and tricks from multi-time Australian and World Whip Cracking Champion
- Canada Whips - A Canadian resource for whip crackers worldwide
- Nicks Whip Shop - Detailed videos from start to finish on building whips
Facebook hosts the most active online whip cracking and whip making community. Several of these are private groups that you will have to ask permission to join. Check out these groups:
- Bullwhip Tricks
- Whip Cracking 101: The Monthly Challenge - Monthly whip cracking challenges for whip crackers of any skill level
- The Whip-Cracking Community
- Whip Cracking Enthusiasts
- Whip Makers - Advice and ideas on whip making
- The Whip-Trading Community - Looking to buy a whip? Makers sell their wares in this group.
- The Whipmaker's Hook - Advice and ideas on whip making
