Browsing Archive: March, 2010
Posted by James Maxwell on Friday, March 19, 2010,
The connection between you and your whip is very important. One thing many whip users do is evaluate another whip user by how they hold the whip. It speaks of knowledge and experience and what their influences and style of whip use are.There are a few ways to grip a whip. The most modern is the ball and socket, favored by a lot of top men. TOP men. The whip is held by the turkshead knot in a loose, swiveling grip. This allows a squeeze on the handle to add energy to the whip and facilitate th... Continue reading ...
Posted by James Maxwell on Sunday, March 14, 2010,
Had to have a fall replaced on one of my whips, so I drove the hour south to Roosters Saddlery to visit Royce Vallejo. I could have done it myself but it's been awhile since I visited him and it was a good day for a drive. Royce spent time braiding whips for David Morgan. There are many people David has helped over the years with whip making but Royce is one of the very few who have spent time on the hook in the employ of the man himself. He's always got a few good stories and it's a pleasure... Continue reading ...
