Just looked and my cutting a target with a bicycle made Steve Huntresses blog! Check it out here. I have to give kudos to Steve. I just received my Jacka DeLongis whip and let me tell you, Steve hit it out of the park for his version. The weight and balance are spot on, as is the look of the whip. I would recommend a Huntress DeLongis to anyone looking to experience this beautifully designed whip. A bit of background first. From what I understand Anthony designed the whip for what he does, off horseback and stage and screen. He ordered them through the Aussie Saddle Company and Terry Jacka now sells them direct. The long handle and extended transition make for a very fast and responsive whip, the longer fall makes wrapping and cracking easier then with a shorter fall. If you're used to a shorter handle it may take some getting used to, but it's a world class whip design. I ordered mine in nylon to get used to the whip and also have a whip I can take places I wouldn't dream of taking my roohide whip. It's stood up to everything I've thrown at it and has become a favorite of some of my students.  Steve will also be making the whips for my upcoming seminar.