MADE IN AUSTRALIA
This whip comes with a 4 plait red hide. The Red Hide gives the handle greater grip, which is needed on a work whip. A great whip for anyone starting off in whip cracking and wanting a whip that will take a lot of wear and tear.
4 FOOT
The 4 foot by 4 plait kangaroo hide stock whip is a short fast action whip. Traditionally used by workers in cattle yards, hence the term yard whip, where a shorter whip for close yard work is required, also selected by men and women who muster cattle from motorbike or quad bike, because they can be easily used left handed as the bike throttle is on the right hand. Yard whips are also a great length for kids 7 to 12 year old. They are nicely finished with a half plait kangaroo hide handle.
The specifications are as follows:
- 18 inches in the stock {handle}
- 48 inches in the thong
- 25 inches in the fall
Add to this the length of your arm to determine overall reach.
5 FOOT
This whip comes with a 4 plait red hide. The Red Hide gives the handle greater grip, which is needed on a work whip. A great whip for anyone starting off in whip cracking and wanting a whip that will take a lot of wear and tear. A great length for any kid around the age of 12 and up. What I would class as a good all round whip, whether it be for cattle work on foot or hobby whip cracking routines. A great length for women of average height.
- 20 inches in the stock {handle}
- 60 inches in the thong
- 26 inches in the fall
Add to this the length of your arm to determine overall reach.
6 FOOT
This whip comes with a 4 plait red hide handle which provides secure grip . The 6 footer is the Australian standard length. You will find this whip on all working cattle stations. The length selected by men who compete in stock horse challenge considered to be the great all round length used from foot and saddle.
For those men wanting a great whip for hobby whip cracking this whip will suit perfectly
The specification is as follows:
- 20 inches in the stock {handle}
- 72 inches in the thong
- 27 inches in the fall
Add to this the length of your arm to determine overall reach.
7 FOOT
This whip comes with a 4 plait red hide handle which provides a good grip . This is the most common length used from horseback. If a short whip is used from the saddle it has a greater chance of cracking near the horse’s ear or over the rump. You need a longer whip that will crack further away from the horse. a strong tool with a loud crackTall strong men often select this length for the sound valueThe specification is as follows:
- 20 inches in the stock {handle}
- 84 inches in the thong
- 30 inches in the fall
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