What is an Entry-Level Whip?

I have seen that most folks who are curious about whip cracking don't want to invest $300-$500 in a bullwhip just to see if they might like it.

And as a professional bullwhip artist and teacher, I hate to see someone abusing a finely crafted bullwhip through their inexperience -- especially if it's a whip of mine that I loaned them.

So I contacted a seasoned saddlemaker and gave him my specifications for a whip that would be durable and rugged but inexpensive, a whip that works the way a whip is supposed to, dependably and consistently, without breaking the bank.

My thinking was this: When you learn to drive a car, you do not go out and purchase a Ferrari, sight unseen.

If you're like most people and watching your dollars these days, you'll probably get a straight-forward vehicle, an inexpensive mode of transportation that will get you where you are going - dependably and reliably.

You'll use this car for your day-to-day needs. Then, when you are a better driver, you may want to step up to a more sophisticated and more expensive model. At that point, you will have enough experience to choose your ride wisely. And you will enjoy the experience more fully.

These whips are the same thing. They are not intended to replace top-notch kangaroo whips from such reputable whip makers as Mike Murphy, David Morgan, Joe Strain or Victor Tella - the Ferraris of the whip world.

I suggest you use these Entry-Level whips to hone your skills, sharpen your abilities, or to teach others. Then, because you are ready, you can move up to one of these other whip makers with confidence in your ability.

I know how frustrating it is to send money in and then wait for months because a whipmaker puts you on a long waiting list. But whips are hand-made, and they always be. For this reason, I will limit the sales of my whips to the stock I have in-house.

It's pretty simple, really. Browse and enjoy. When you see what you want (and if it's available), contact me by email or phone, tell me what you want, and we'll take it from there.

Inexpensive bullwhips for the lifestyler, weekend cowboy, hobbyist, whip coach or teacher, or professional performer
Durable 12-plait ‘Indy-style’ bullwhips made of goat leather with leather core, two inner whips and two bolsters
Whips made to whip expert R. Dante’s specifications by seasoned saddle makers and leather workers
These bullwhips are ready to go - They do not require a long period of breaking in before you start enjoying them.

Black Bullwhips

Length     Price   Available
4-foot    $69.00      na
5-foot     81.00      na
6-foot     93.00      na
8-foot    117.00      na
10-foot   144.00      na

Tan Bullwhips

Length     Price   Available
4-foot    $66.00      na
5-foot     78.00      na
6-foot     90.00      na
8-foot    114.00      na
10-foot   141.00      na

Snakewhips

Length         Price     Available
Tan 3-foot    $57.00      na
Tan 4-foot    $66.00      na
Black 3-foot  $60.00      na
Black 4-foot  $69.00      na
Red 3-foot    $57.00      na
Red 4-foot    $66.00      na