What's the Best Length for a Beginner Whip Cracker?

In this video we'll talk about how bullwhips perform differently, depending on their length. We'll discuss some of the pros and cons of using a longer or shorter whip, as well as discuss my personal suggestion for how long your first whip should be (6ft or 7ft).

[mateopavolini]

The fact he said 6ft inmediatly made me subscribe, thanks

[aixpert]

“To cut to the chase”. Hell yeah brother. I’ll even watch the whole video now. My hero.

[TylerJadeye]

Nick. Your production value grows every time I see a new video from you. Really cool to see how you’ve or headed over the years. I’m honored and privileged to know you sir. Thanks for all your energy in the whip world. It wouldn’t be the same without you.

[elpreimium]

11:31 copped one on the face and it didn't even disrupt the sentence.

[erinfreeman]

I made a whip following one of your tutorials over 5 years ago, and I still have it in decent condition. Thank you so much, I love playing with it, its so much fun!!!

[frododavis]

Nick, I just made a 6' whip using your video that has more crack than ray ray does on the street corner

[dannymccoy]

Extremely helpful video...I'm 65 and just starting..watched 200 videos. I like ur explaining the BEST and I've definitely decided to buy a 6ft whip from u..thankkk u sir..Danny from Chicago.

[WitchcraftWhips]

Good one brother! Couldn't agree more. My personal recommendation for people starting out is 6-8ft depending on what sort of cracking they're looking to do. I've made quite a bad video in this topic a couple of years ago and I thought about doing a better version of it. Turns out I don't need to as this one covers most of my thoughts on it as well. 👍😄

[danielquest]

I would love a dedicated video to your favorite whip! The 7 footer

[seanrxdxu]

I started with an 8ft moved to 4ft and now I’m taking a shot at a 10ft

[ChrisGorman]

This is by far the most simplistic and best explanation you can get on whip length! You have made my mind up on the size whips I like!

[Gkitchens]

I just bought my first whip. I was feeling like I made a mistake ordering a 6 foot whip, because the last video I watched said a 4.5 foot was best for beginners, didn’t explain why. Thank you for making me understand; and making me feel better about my decision.

[javierchavez]

Been using the 12ft whip that Nick made for me for over a year now and the only cracks I can do are flicks, overhead, and cattleman’s. But it is such a fun whip and the longer your whip is the more effortlessly it cracks

[Bubba-nineteen]

I very much appreciate as a viewer that you said what you thought was best in the beginning.

[MrGhostVortex]

I've been in and out of whips for a few years. Only having experience with 3 and 6 foot whips (that I've made). I'm 5'8", and decent build, and I've had hopes for an 8ft whip being for me. I wasn't happy with the 6ft, it was too fast. But the 9ft you showed looked too slow. I wanted more weight, and a little slower times.

[_racoon_]

I started off with a 8 foot whip and it felt so natural and tbh im still doin it :3

[greghanson-wd]

Thank you much for explaining. I don't regret building a 9 ft as my first. What length is the rod in your 7 ft? I am considering using Adam's "bare bones" techniques, but plaiting the belly, and using a knot instead of the rubber cap. Will a 16 in steel rod act a bit like a hybrid? Again, thanks for your hard work and kindness.

[AnnE_-]

I just got my first whip 6ft kangaroo hide shot infused. I have wanted one for 10 years.now comes the fun part.. learning to crack it.. so thank you for this tutorial.

[gusholliday]

Never picked up a whip before until today. Figured go big so I got a 12 foot leather bull whip, didn’t think it would matter. Got the over head, cattleman and reverse cattleman. Side flick as well. Going to buy a 6 foot tomorrow lol

[anjmirage]

i also enjoy a 6 or 7 foot whip. feels good to use. when you do the over head with the longest whip, it reminds me of the way a dragons tail would move. beautiful.