Beginners Bullwhips

Beginners' Budget Bullwhips

If you ask around, you will be probably be told that the best bullwhip for learning with is also the highest quality whip that you can afford. But if you're new to whip cracking, and not sure how much your interest will develop; or you just want the bullwhip to enjoy an hour or two of whip cracking most weekends, you may not want to pay for a top of the range bullwhip.

The bull whips on this page are good quality, reasonably priced, general purpose bullwhips. They will please novice whip crackers looking for an economical first whip; and anybody else who wants a reliable bullwhip that's easy to crack, won't fall apart (without severe abuse); and doesn't cost the Earth.

If you already know you're hooked, and want the very highest quality bullwhip from the very outset, please take a look at my 8,12 and 16 plait English Bullwhips.

If, you want the best quality possible in a bullwhip that doesn't cost quite so much, then this is the page for you. These bullwhips are still not cheap but, as with most things in life, the words 'quality' and 'cheap' tend only be found together when somebody is trying to pull the wool over your eyes. I have yet to find lower priced leather bullwhips in the UK, that are anywhere near this quality.

I offer two types.

12 plait Australian bullwhips. These imported bullwhips are lighter than my English whips; so may be a better buy for young people and anyone else who prefers a light whip. They feature single diamond hand-parts, with similar knotwork to Indy-style whips, so may appeal to Indy fans who want an easy to crack whip and can't afford (or justify) the expense of a full replica.
6 plait, all-roo, English bullwhips. These are good quality training whips; and difficult to ignore if you're looking for your first whip on a limited budget; especially if you expect to be using the whip quite a lot.

The English bullwhips will, I think, take you further in developing your skills but the Australian bullwhips are a little cheaper, look great, need less breaking in and are therefore a little easier to use when new. Good choice for a show, and for anyone who wants a reliable whip for less technical work.

Australian bullwhips typically take 6-8 weeks to arrive. Check my blog for latest news on delivery times of bullwhips made by myself. I try to keep one or two bullwhips in stock - check the in stock page to see if I have an bullwhips that are ready to despatch.

Check out my info pages if you need more information to help you decide what type of whip you require; or feel free to email me (mailroom@whipstore.com) or call me (+44 020 8647 6314 - 11.00 a.m. to 6.00p.m. weekdays) I'm always happy to answer questions and give honest advice to help you choose a whip you'll be really pleased to own.

All prices on this page include free Post and Packing to all UK destinations; plus insured airmail to the USA and many other countries.

Australian Bullwhips

No-nonsense economy bullwhips.

Remember that bullwhips are measured from the butt to the point, so the fall and cracker add 2.5 to 3 feet to the whip's range. If you're not sure what length to choose for the space you will be using it in, please feel free to get in touch.

Some of the whips supplied for Zorro

Six foot Australian bullwhip

4 foot (1.2m) Bull Whips: 12 plait bullwhips in black or 'tan' - the latter meaning anything from natural through to dark brown.

I supplied a number of the 4 foot bull whips for the stage version of Zorro; which is touring the UK in 2008 before finding a home in the West End; as well as to the Royal National Theatre in London.

These bullwhips are fairly light whips with tightly plaited overlays on plaited cores with cow hide bolsters. They are entirely functional in their design, with knotwork that is secure rather than decorative. A six plait wrist loop enables easy storage.

The four footers are great first whips for indoor target work; their light weight means that they are less fatiguing to use for long periods than some other whips.

The six footers have a light, easy action that makes them ideal for mastering basic throws and simple routines, such as figure 8's. This is the length that most people start learning with. It is about as long as can be accommodated on set in a large theatre; and, if you have the space, they provide quite a spectacle. The ordinary enthusiast will usually use this length outdoors. The six footers are a little light for learning technical multiple cracking, but they will please anyone looking for a decent whip for their first steps into whip cracking - and at a much lower price than one would usually pay in the UK for a 12 plait bullwhip of this length.

Please email me to place an order: mailroom@whipstore.com. A 50% deposit confirms your order, with the balance due when the whip is ready to send out.

4 foot (1.2m): £115

6 foot (1.8m): £125

I accept credit and debit card payments via secure online invoicing, or cheques, postal orders etc made out to 'English Whips'. See my ordering page for more information on payment methods

Remember that all prices include free Post and Packing to all UK destinations plus insured airmail to the USA and many other countries.


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