Re: Whip carrier test results continued

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Posted by Dale Dassel from spider-wd071.proxy.aol.com on June 30, 2000 at 15:48:08:

In Reply to: Whip carrier test results posted by Dale Dassel on June 30, 2000 at 15:33:19:

RESULTS FOR THE 6-FOOT BULLWHIP:

FAST RUN: The whip stays in well when the handle is carried inside
of the whip carrier, although there was some slight uncoil effect,
attributed to the whip being so short.

RUN ENDING WITH A LARGE JUMP: Again, the whip stays in well, with
some slight uncoiling.

"PENITENT MAN" FORWARD ROLL: The bullwhip stayed in well, and was
firmly held in place. (The carrier unsnapped on the third try,
dropping the whip)

FAST RUN WITH AN ABRUPT STOP AND TURN: The bullwhip held firm
during this maneuver, although the coil slipped wide a bit
on the turn.

WALKING: The whip stays in the carrier well, but the handle
within the carrier tries to pull out, due to weight.

CLIMBING: The bullwhip stayed in place well and did not flop
around much during climbing.

RESULTS FOR THE 12-FOOT BULLWHIP:

FAST RUN: The whip stays in well, but tends to flop around to
the front of the legs due to the weight of it.

RUN ENDING WITH A LARGE JUMP: Again, the bullwhip stayed in place
well, but had a tendency to flop around.

"PENITENT MAN" FORWARD ROLL: The whip stayed in place, but the
weight of the handle and the slickness of the braid caused
the handle to slip out of the carrier and pull the lash out.

FAST RUN WITH AN ABRUPT STOP AND TURN: The bullwhip stayed put,
but flopped around.

WALKING: Bullwhip stayed in, but the handle tried to slip out,
due to excessive weight of the iron inside.

CLIMBING: The bullwhip performed very well during this test.
It stayed put and did not move.

CONCLUSION: Both bullwhips performed well overall. In every case
where the whip was placed in the carrier with the knob hanging out,
it was dragged to the fround. Tests indicate that the 12-foot
bullwhip stayed put better because of it's weight, numerous coils,
and mass. Both whips perform best when carried with the handle
within the whip carrier, knob butted up against it, and wrist loop
placed around carrier before it is snapped shut. This insures
that the bullwhip cannot fall out of it's carrier.

:
: Comparative tests were performed using the Kepler whip carrier
: with two David Morgan bullwhips of the #451 series: one 6-foot model,
: and one 12-foot model. Each bullwhip was placed in the whip carrier,
: firmly snapped in, and put through six different moves:
:
: 1 fast run
: 2 fast run, ending with a large jump
: 3 "Penitent man" forward roll
: 4 fast run, with an abrupt stop and turn
: 5 walking
: 6 climbing

: Each individual move was performed three times, with the handle
: hanging out of the carrier, and with the handle in the carrier.
: Comparative tests indicated that the bullwhip stayed inside
: the whip carrier better when the handle was carried within the
: loop.

: SEE NEXT POST FOR MORE INFORMATION..................................

: : : Bored and curious. This weekend I plan on making my carrier and was looking for feedback on useful/less things about the Kepler model.
: : : By the way, where ARE you on the Bullwhip Enthusiasts page?
: : : Gregg

: : : (p.s. Kathryn: "That's it, work it girl, work it...")
: : :

: :
: : Yes, I am at the very bottom, last bio.
: : It has been poring rain for the past two days, so I've not yet had
: : a chance to do it. But, good news: today it is bright and sunny
: : here in Warner Robins! I'm heading outside in about thirty minutes
: : to try the action-oriented whip carrier tests. Results to be announced. Stay tuned...

: : -Dale Dassel

: : Catherine: "Stuff or no stuff, you are good."

: : Lisa: "Well... THESE may not be THOSE, but THAT's not too shabby."
: : Catherine: "What?"
: : Lisa: "My ass!"



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