I made a cow whip with a smaller diameter cord and it is by my favorite whip to crack. It is a 10 foot with a 16 plait overlay. I plaited the whip backwards starting from the point and adding strands. Unlike any other whip, it has the core left inside for more durability. Check out Adam Winriches video on how he makes cow whips
Well knowing how to braid is one thing that's what I want to learn to do it's not easy I could sit here and watch you all day and then curse for the rest of the day while I'm trying to do it
It's almost like a synthetic version of thin strands of roo hide, should be great for fancy fine plaiting patterns on handles etc, looks great, I have a very fine roo hide bullwhip made by joe strain, and you can see the strand dropping on that too. thanks for the video.
I made a miniature 3 foot pocket snake whip out of some 1mm nano cord, it's 16 plait with a ball chain core and about as thick as a pen. With an 8 inch fall and an 8 inch cracker, its great for self defense. Also good for keeping rowdy goats away...
Ive build my first whip like 5 or 6 years ago with your video! This is exactly what im searching for in an nylon whip,.. It looks fast and slender, like a leather one. Beautiful!!
Very nice brother. That whip looks lovely, well done. Regarding the strand drops you could check out a video I posted a while back on how I drop my strands with a needle. I'm very happy with my drops as they are close to invisible. And that needle pushed into the thong helps a lot as it prevents the strands from pulling down and out of position when dropping. It's not the greatest vid I've made but give me a howl if you're having problems. Catch you later man!
My first attempt with this cord was a bust. I need more patience, but I also don't like how light the whip feels. I might try it another build, but I think I'm just hooked on the 550 style, as it feels more powerful, and stronger as sometimes I swing with my whips.Thanks nick!.
I made some whips with this stuff and it really helped get a better taper and i can make a 3 belly whip and it still be as thick as a 2 belly whip in 550 cord thank you nicks whip shop for making this stuff I love it
Hey Nick, thank you once again for your insight and amazing altruism. It has been such a pleasure watching your technique improve and develop over the years. Whipmaking is a joy, thank you for inviting us all into your world. I look forward to more videos in the future.
Isn't 325 cord the same thing? It's been around for quite a while. 275 cord is much thinner. It's really not a new cord. But I do agree that the thinner cord does make a more supple whip with a much thinner fall hitch. This should lead to a easier and smoother crackin' whip. Nicely done on the video.
Heck yeah! I’m ordering some of this today! Thank you Nick! I really want to try this on a stockwhip as you suggested. I like the way 275 cord flows but this has a lot of potential and looks like it will lay a lot flatter. I’ll do a video as requested too. Man I’m so excited lol
Hey Nick, thnx for this video. Nice to see you try new options, allowing me to know if something is worth to try! It is really important for whipmakers. Keep up the nice work dude!
Thats a beautiful end taper you can achieve with that new material! Thanks for sharing as always. I made my first whip thanks to an older video of yours and I am very pleased with the end results, crude as they may be! ♥
Looks like a great product it's just a shame it's only available in US. Not very good customer service from the paracord store. Love the whip. God bless
Awesome vid man glad to see new stuff from you, I make whips differently then you right now. I start with a large 10 or 12 inch nail and only have one belly. Just got some 1/4 inch rod so I'm excited to try a new way of making whips
hey Nick, love your channel. I have been following for about a year now. Just finished a 16 plait 6 ft. whip. It came out very good for my first one. I had a problem with 55 cord for my fall(getting the needle through). so, I used my 3/8 core and I think its too heavy about a 18" fall with 8 inch cracker. I really have to swing it to make it crack. I ordered the jig perma needle and when they arrive I will replace the fall. Thanks again for all the great info..
I am an ordinary guy who really likes your channel for it’s tutorials and I greatly appreciate your willingness to spread your techniques in whip making. That said, I am really looking forward to more videos where you explore making whips with this new type of paracord. I understand that craftsmanship cannot be rushed, but I am excited to see what other whip designs you come up with using this paracord and I hope you will show us on your channel. That said, this video immediately sparks several questions in my mind. The increased plait number does make it better for fancy plaiting, but I am curious if you are just using this smaller paracord just for the overlay of this whip? Are there other benefits to a higher plait count besides aesthetics? Does using this paracord for the entire whip would make it heavier than normal after waxing it in paraffin? Are whips made entirely of this material thinner that past whips? How would this material change stock whips or handle knots? I may just get into whip making after you post a more in depth tutorial video just to answer these questions on my own. Still, I greatly appreciate your artistry and your efforts to make this new paracord available to everyone. Thank you.
He Nick. This looks like a very cool material. But when i go to the paracordstore i saw that it wasnt shipping to the Netherlands. hopefully this will be the case soon, cause i really want to try.. Thanks for making all the gread vids for us.
I'm trying to come up with strand lengths and plait counts for this material. I dont want to make my cuts and not have enough in the end. I have 100feet black and 100 red for a 6foot double belly
Hootyhoo, hey I've got a question for ya; In your opinion; (for a newbie to Whip Cracking ) which do you think would be easier; the Stock Whipped 5'-6'(+-) or the Bull Whip same ft.? I'm thinking about puttin something together for my brother ; I think He's interested in the skill; although he's never cracked one ever since I started making mine & I suspect he may be a bit intimidated; though he would Never admit it. I'm asking several whip builders they're opinions so be frank. Lastly; what for your every day go to do you prefer? Stock or Bull? I guess length is probably a factor as well... I'm looking for your opinion on comfort.... Thanks in advance for your responce Scott Outta Wa.
dark96744 definitely worth a shot. I would suggest flattening them first as well, there are multiple tutorials if you want to look it up. Also some brands of 550 have much smaller diameters than others so those could work as well.
@@sterlinghamiltonracing6487 it would be my first time working with cord this thin for whip making but i have worked with thinner cordage before for ring making so it will be an interesting experiment
Hello Nick, i just wanted to order all the material i need for this Whip. The picture on Patreon says first two bellies are plated with 550 paracord, while the overlay will be the new 3/16 paracord. And the third bellie?
Awesome nick,is it just as strong as 550 paracord, my whip I got has a steel handle in it with shot load an is 10-ft, the hill knot is a pineapple style,does it hurt paracord whips if they get wet slightly from cracking on damp grass,it really try not to until the sun has come out for a while, I've noticed that mine after it drys afterwards it's stiff down the tail towards the fall. When I crack it like a day or two later it still does as its supposed to.
As a rule, I make my longer whips triple belly and 20 plait. That's for density and balance. But with this 3mm cord? Highest strand count I'll have ever worked with
Hey Paul, We have started doing international shipping! Just country by country to make sure we get the laws right... er, sort of anyway! Where are you? Email me at support@theparacordstore.com Cheers, Vince
Nicks Channel is full of tutorials and guidelines of how to make whips. from bullships to snake whips.. and as he has learned new techniques he has shared them with US!