Difference between revisions of "Whip Terminology"

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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 will actually be breaking the sound barrier.  They can be made from a wide variety of materials and are easily replaced.
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::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.
  
  
 
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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.