How to Crack a Whip: the Cattleman's Crack

I do my best to explain the most basic way to crack a bullwhip: the cattleman's crack. This crack is also known as the circus crack, gypsy crack, drover's crack, and the lion tamer's crack. I'm using an 8 ft David Morgan bullwhip, mainly because it was one of the lightest-colored bullwhips I had on hand and I felt it would show up the best against the green background.

This is the side of my driveway that has trees. It was on the other side of my driveway that I shot the 'bleak' instructional videos on the snow covered, barren hillside.

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• Adam
• Winrich

[Korndubstep]

Adam, i have a question. What happens if you swing it back nicely and let the cracker hit the ground then hold it there for a while and then whip it forward instead of right when the cracker hits the ground and whip it forward?

[AdamCWM]

@Korndubstep the whip probably won't crack

[KENNYRULES05]

hi adam ,

i have just purchased a stockmans whip and i was wondering if you could explain the easiest and safest way to crack a whip as im interested in knowing how to do it properly, also ive found your videos very helpful and full of information.

thanks for the great information that you have provided in these videos.

from ken

[AdamCWM]

@KENNYRULES05 this video is the one I would say already explains the safest and easiest way to crack a whip

[lily659]

what whip is the safest

[AdamCWM]

I think all cracking whips are dangerous, there is just different levels of danger.

[CiscoTheMan]

@nomnomlamaman101ed The cattlemans crack is the same with a stock whip as it is with a bullwhip. So just apply the same techniques to the stockwhip.

[CiscoTheMan]

@Twa33gunner Depends on the length and material. Nylon whips are very very durable, look great, water resistant, and a lot cheaper. Try looking up some nylon whip makers. I have a review of a custom nylon whip on my channel:)

[Twa33gunner]

What is a low-cost but good bullwhip

[huhjustin]

What whip would provide satisfying whip action and sound, but would also make sure my wife stays in the kitchen, something that would break skin preferably.

[1914Sephiroth]

@IIPeePee For a beginner a nylon whip would probably be best. It's tougher, cheaper, and

can take more a beating, which you'll inflict upon it being a beginner, not even realizing

it at the time. If you're dead set on wanting a leather whip, there's no reason not to go

ahead and get one. They're great whips, I wouldn't ever say one performs better than

the other. Nylon you can be a little less careful with.. I still wouldn't use a nylon on a surface I wouldn't use a leather whip on though.

[IIPeePee]

Mr. Winrich. I have another question. Whats the difference between leather and nylon? Because before I buy a stock whip. I want to know which is good to use for a beginner

[RyanAnanymous]

I love that. THANX!

[DanceForrestDance]

Great tutorial! Thanks Adam

[SniperXigbar]

You're so amazing! You make it look so effortless!

I got a lightweight 6 ft leather bullwhip a few weeks ago and have been working with it recently - I can get it to 'whip,' but it won't give that really satisfying 'crack!' I'm looking for. I've gotten it a tiny bit louder by using more force, but still no 'pop.'. I'm wondering if I'm doing something wrong or if it's just the whip?

[andrewzb]

Thx man. Just got my first whip. It's 4 foot. I found it's easyier to crack if I do this fast.