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Signal
Whips - The style
is like that used in the Iditarod race in Alaska ... a braided
thong with the popper braided into the end. It can be in 6, 8, 12,
or more plaits. Our whips are specially made for indoor play and
for human use.
 Kangaroo
Signal Whip
There
are no compromises; only a few improvements ... this
is the right whip at the right price that we've been working toward
all these years.
Superbly plaited in Mexico from unglazed
premium Kangaroo hide, this version of the classic Iditarod
Race design is subtly different from the classic musher’s design
everyone has been buying from Australian craftsmen for the past
20 years. Most importantly, it is a somewhat heavier
and more robust whip with a thicker handle than the original.
Even the 12 plait, 3’ version (at right)
cracks, loud and easy, right out of the box. When it breaks in ...
and it does faster than most -- it "flows like water,"
becoming as snakey a whip with as much accuracy and precision as
anyone could hope for.
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The extra weight and more pronounced taper allow
a larger, softer nylon popper to deliver a loud, sharp, rifle-like
crack without a lot of muscle behind the throw. As a result, in
a "‘no touch" stroke this signal whip delivers a
more substantial puff of air to the skin, and is less likely to
cut deeply in a light "full-contract"
touch. The longer popper can be "trimmed back"as it wears,
several more times than was possible with the original design. (Sorry,
replacing the popper of a Signal Whip is still as job for
a skilled braider who has done the job before.)
The standard color is a deep nearly-Black …
but Blonde, Tan and Midnight Black are available at $15. additional
cost, as a six- to eight-week special order. For patterns
or more exotic colors: please call for quotes.
One of our
customers told us: I
purchased a signaltail kangaroo back in December, and it's faboo!
Like, really. The price, the quality...nothing beats it. Or rather,
everyone does. Or something. *scratches head* Em
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Latigo Signal Whip
We've
been improving this whip for over two years and we think we've finally
got it right. After tinkering with some rather subtle design and
construction details, we have come up with a reasonably priced three
foot cowhide signal whip that is both accurate and easy to crack.
(No mean feat at three feet long!)
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Until
now the standard has been 4' long, which might be a bit too long
for comfortable indoor use by some. The conventional wisdom
has been that shorter whips are too difficult for beginners to manage,
so players were advised to use 3' whips for "hitting"
and longer whips for "noise-making."
Our
Latigo Signal whip is very nicely cut and braided eight-plait
cowhide, with a lead-loaded handle for balance. It breaks in easily
to achieve the supple "snakiness" needed for precise response
and exact placement.
Long-term
care is simple. The leather responds well to all standard cleaners
and dressings, from Lexol™ to petroleum jelly.
This
is a small, economical Signal Whip which we can recommend
to first-timers with confidence. It just "roll outs"
-- and cracks -- right out of the box! If you want to experiment
with single tail play and build some basic cowboy skills without
a major financial investment, this is the Signal Whip you
want!
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