Difference between revisions of "Whip Terminology"

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===Parts of a Whip===
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*'''Belly'''
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::For whips that maintain a natural curve, the belly is the inside of that curve (see also Spine)
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*'''Cracker'''
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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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*'''Fall'''
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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.
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*'''Heel Knot'''
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::This is the knot at the end of the whip handle.  It serves as a ??? to prevent the user from losing their grip on the whip.
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*'''Plait/plaiting/plait count'''
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::Plait refers to the braiding pattern of the whip (pronounced like 'plate').  Plait count is the number of strands that are being used to create the whip.  As most whips have a different number of strands at the heel vs the ??? when talking about plait count the highest number is usually refenced.  A higher plait count will usually mean a smoother flowing whip.
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*'''Spine'''
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::For whips that maintain a natural curve, the spine is the outside of that curve (see also Belly)
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*'''Thong'''  
 
*'''Thong'''  
 
::The main braided part of the whip
 
::The main braided part of the whip
*'''Fall'''
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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.
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*'''Transition Knot'''
*'''Cracker'''
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::This knot is purely decorative, and is used by some whip makers as a way of covering up the change in plaiting patterns between the handle and the thong.
::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 18:29, 17 February 2022

  • Belly
For whips that maintain a natural curve, the belly is the inside of that curve (see also Spine)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Heel Knot
This is the knot at the end of the whip handle. It serves as a ??? to prevent the user from losing their grip on the whip.
  • Plait/plaiting/plait count
Plait refers to the braiding pattern of the whip (pronounced like 'plate'). Plait count is the number of strands that are being used to create the whip. As most whips have a different number of strands at the heel vs the ??? when talking about plait count the highest number is usually refenced. A higher plait count will usually mean a smoother flowing whip.
  • Spine
For whips that maintain a natural curve, the spine is the outside of that curve (see also Belly)
  • Thong
The main braided part of the whip
  • Transition Knot
This knot is purely decorative, and is used by some whip makers as a way of covering up the change in plaiting patterns between the handle and the thong.