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Pictured
above:
24 plait 4ft Custom Color Signal Whip
The MidWestWhip standard
single color signal whip is a highly refined whip, tested and retested
through dozens of different signal whipmaking techniques. Over
many years of trial and error, we have perfected how to craft the
ultimate blend of the modern ultra-fine target whip and the traditional
hard-working sled dog whip, which results in what we believe to be the
most useful, unique, beautiful and durable signal whip of its
time. Please note that our signal whips are handcrafted out of vegetable tanned kangaroo hide, the
most resilient and durable tannage of 'roo available, a materal choice
that has been
passed down through generations of fine whipmakers beginning with the
Australian tradition. Our whips
feature 100% leather cores
with fine #12 lead shot loading. Whether you are searching for a
signal whip
that will remain useful across the coming decades, or you are trying to
find a whipmaker who can create the finest and most uniquely beautiful
plaiting for your signal whip, you have come to the right place.
Our signal whips stand out in every crowd, in the US and
overseas.
Unline snake or bullwhips, signal whip length is measured from the butt
of the handle knot to the tip of the popper. A signal whip is
different from a snake whip because the popper is gradually braided
into the tip of the whip. Popper relpacements on a standard
signal whip should be sent back to be repaired by a professional
whipmaker. Some customers have requested a nylon loop braided
into the tip of the whip instead of the popper, so that they can add
their own replaceable standard poppers. If you would like this
option for your signal whip, please email
us for your custom order.
Please choose from our standard colors: natural tan, saddle tan,
whiskey, brandy, or black. If you are looking for a unique color
or a two-tone whip, please email us for availability and a price
quote. For custom color requests, we try to keep a wide variety
of tannery-dyed vegetable tanned kangaroo hides in stock including (but
not limited to!) lemon yellow, forest green, deep blue, vibrant blue,
purple, bright red, whiskey red, white, etc.
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Click
here
for more examples
of standard
color
and
unique
color signal whips in our
Photo
Gallery.
Also view MidWestWhips custom
and
high-plait
signal
whips here in the Custom
Designs section of our Photo Gallery.
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| 2ft
Signal - This is the most
portable precision target whip we sell, most useful for those who will
be using whips in tightly confined indoor areas. Highly
functional, and perfectly compact for purses, pockets, or even hanging
(uncoiled if you'd like) from your belt. Please email us for
pricing and availability of the
2ft signal. |
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3ft
Signal - One of our
most popular signal whip lengths, this whip is short enough for tight
indoor spaces and great targeting (even for the beginner!), but also
long enough for some really nice "POP"s with flicks.
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| 4ft
Signal - This signal
provides a little more reach for body wraps, but also requires a little
more space to work with safely. This length also starts to make
cattleman's cracks a bit easier than they are with the shorter
signals. Like all signals, this one is great for precision
targeting as well. |
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| 5ft
Signal - Requires some
extra space to work in if you are indoors, but it's worth it for the
beautiful fluidity of a longer whip. This length also makes for a
showy piece to wear on your belt, and is still a superb targeting whip. |
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| For questions or to order
please email whipmaker@midwestwhips.com
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