a question on bull whips...

teardropper · Post by **teardropper** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 6:11 am

I want to bring a bull whip. The rules don't say anything about bull whips. They're cool to carry and make a great, sound barrier breaking crack when snapped correctly. Not only would it make a great addition to my costume, or what ever you call the clothes I will be wearing, but it would really help keep my campmates in line. What do you think? A bull whip...?

Post by **AntiM** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 6:15 am

As long as you understand the challenges of cleaning it post-dust, and that the dry climate can wreak havoc with leather. Plus such props often go astray, so have a tiny label or tag on it with contact info.

gerlachedNloaded · Post by **gerlachedNloaded** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 7:58 am

make one out of a giant roll of dental floss. line em up and tell em to open wide

i dub thee the hygieneator!

justfred · Post by **justfred** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 8:15 am

I have personally seen a participant whose burn ended in a back seat ride out of town, for using a bullwhip near campmates (BLM arrived before Rangers or voice-of-reason). Remember that as well as being cool on your costume it may also be a dangerous weapon. The same would apply to samurai swords (I have a friend who does a "samurai watermelon" routine), medieval battle-axes, and other weapons-that-look-cook.

teardropper · Post by **teardropper** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 8:23 am

Even though it wasn't in the list... The whole point would be to use it near campmates. Looking cool is only 'cause it cracks cool. You'd think that with fire cannons going over your head, a bullwhip would be nothing. But if BLM is gonna' be a poor sport... I may rethink this. Damn.

EspressoDude · Post by **EspressoDude** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:00 am

bring it, I have seen many there. just don't be dumb and stupid with it.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:04 am

EspressoDude wrote:bring it, I have seen many there. just don't be dumb and stupid with it.

I'd vote that as one of the signs along the road on the way in.............

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:05 am

Wolfe had one at Barbarian Camp, and it was great fun.

brigitami · Post by **brigitami** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 11:09 am

I brought one last year..........AND LOST IT! (or stolen by campmates who don't know how to sort recycling properly no matter how many times I told them!!!!)

It had sentimental value too.

Fire_Moose · Post by **Fire_Moose** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 12:04 pm

ygmir wrote:
EspressoDude wrote:bring it, I have seen many there. just don't be dumb and stupid with it.
I'd vote that as one of the signs along the road on the way in.............

You can be dumb with it, you can certainly be stupid with it, just not both at once!

LittleJack · Post by **LittleJack** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 9:51 am

Images of Den of Iniquity, Temple of Atonement and that Suspension camp come to mind. Nothing beats the welts across the back left by a skillfully wielded bullwhip.

Um, or so I read.... on the, um, Internet....

Token · Post by **Token** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:28 am

Build one out of Kevlar braided rope. Make sure it has a solid handle like an aluminum tube. Soak with lantern fuel. Whip it lit on fire.

Now it is setting apropriate.

When you crack a fire whip there is also a big fireball BOOM.

Much fun.

MonsoonScarlett · Post by **MonsoonScarlett** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:55 pm

[quote="Token"]Build one out of Kevlar braided rope. Make sure it has a solid handle like an aluminum tube. Soak with lantern fuel. Whip it lit on fire.

Now it is setting apropriate.

When you crack a fire whip there is also a big fireball BOOM.

Much fun.[/quote]

A friend of mine has built one, and I LOVE seeing him crack that baby. It's spectacular. That first crack produces a brilliant fireball off the end, after that, it's just mostly a pretty snake of fire with great sound effects. he gets a couple dozen good cracks off, and then a final snap puts it out. Beautiful, and certainly attention grabbing!

oneeyeddick · Post by **oneeyeddick** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:04 pm

Ditto on the seen it, loved it immensly.

I would do it myself but I don't wanna aciddentally take out my one good eye.

It definately isn't as dangerous as swinging around a big ball and chain, on fire, of course, and that is allowed in the inner circle.

So just bring it !!!

teardropper · Post by **teardropper** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:56 pm

Does this guy go to the burn? I'd sure like to see it, learn how to do it. I respect fire tricks.

Rommel · Post by **Rommel** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:58 pm

[quote="LittleJack"]Images of Den of Iniquity, Temple of Atonement and that Suspension camp come to mind. Nothing beats the welts across the back left by a skillfully wielded bullwhip.

Um, or so I read.... on the, um, Internet....[/quote]

The learning curve for a bullwhip is damn steep.
Anyone without the experience should go have
fun out by the trash fence.

Bullwhips can lay skin open with no amount of effort.

The people you have seen at TOA have the skill due
to their dedication and practice with the item. To wield
one without that level of expertise is an invitation to
injury.

Again, please play at the trash fence, or leave it at home.

teardropper · Post by **teardropper** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:48 pm

Wow. Something dangerous at Burning Man. I'll be careful.