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Whips: Handles
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Modern cow whips are made of flat nylon parachute cord, which, unlike those made from leather, are still effective when wet. Most cowwhips have handles that average 16 inches, and thongs that average 12 feet. A good cowwhip can produce a loud crack by a simple push of the handle. This can make it more convenient to use than a bullwhip in a thick vegetated environment with less swinging room. The Tampa Bay Whip Enthusiasts give demonstrations of the Florida Cracker Cowboy in costume at the annual Heritage Village Civil War Days festival, located in Largo, Florida every year in May.
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The whips are 100% kangaroo hide, the fall is red hide (cow), and the cracker is white packing twine. They are suitable for beginners or professionals. They are flexible and durable and have a full plait handle in plain or two tone colours
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Skillful whip handling was more commonplace some years ago when whips were used in jobs now changed. Coach drivers known as "whips" in the United States, were often as able in handling a whip as they were in handling the reins. With a light lash and long handle, the coach whip is a fast whip, and coach drivers wee known for the speed with which they could reach out with the lash.
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Stock whips, including [B]ullwhips and the Australian stockwhip are a type of single-tailed leather whip with a very long lash but a short handle. Stock whips are primarily used to make a loud cracking sound to move livestock (cattle, sheep, horses, etc.) away from the sound. It is generally not used to actually strike an animal, as it would inflict severe pain and is difficult to be applied with precision.
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These short whips are very versatileand easy to control. The handles sit well in the hand and the tails are hand whipped and varnished to give a first class finish. They can be used on most parts of the body and come with a variety of different tails that give a wide range of sensations from very gentle to severe.
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These whips have more sting than thud, with nine flat braids 18" long, ending with 1' wide flat "finger tabs" on the tips. These handles are accented with two traditional gaucho knots. Choice of handles are: basketweave, herringbone, or the popular diamond braid.
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