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Photograph courtesy of the Alaska
Dog Mushers' Association.
As part of our specialty interest in leather braiding, we offer
a number of signal whips and quirts, all hand crafted in the USA.
Signal Whips
Our signal whips are specially made for sled dog racers. The whip is a flexible
heavily loaded shot whip in an 8 strand kangaroo braid. The braided cracker
is braided into the point of the whip. These whips are available in Natural
Tan or Black. Our own production, hand crafted in the USA.
List All Signal Whips
Dog Quirts
Dog quirts are used, or more correctly carried, as a symbol of authority by
those running dogs in field trials. This quirt may be rolled up to fit in a
pocket. It is in an 8 strand kangaroo hide braid, shot loaded, 30 inches long
plus a double lash, available in Natural Tan or Black. Our own production, hand
crafted in the USA.
Dog Quirt, Natural
Dog
Quirt, Black
Dog Training Accessories
We offer a number of accessories for dog trainers, from our dog boots and whistle
lanyards through the Dog Musher Pin by Judie Gumm.
List Dog Training
Accessories
Care and Maintenance of Signal Whips
Signal whips should be held with the knob at the end in the palm of the hand,
with the whip allowed to swivel in the hand so as to reduce the bending stress
in the thong near the knob. If the whip is held firmly in the hand, and the
thong forced to bend severely near the knob, the whip will fail prematurely
in the area of excess bending.
The ends of the braided leather buried under the thread of the
cracker will poke out as the whip is cracked. This is no cause for concern.
The thread is much more elastic than the leather, and so when the whip is cracked
the thread tends to creep out over the leather ends and allow the ends to poke
out. There are three knots holding the ends of the strands, spaced to ensure
that the whip does not unravel. It is best to leave the ends that poke out,
and not to trim them off.
When the fluff on the end of the cracker wears down to the knot,
this knot may be undone or cut, to form a second fluff which may be worn down
to the next knot, at which time the cracker should be replaced.
We will replace braided crackers when needed at a charge of $35.00
plus handling. Please return your whip by insured post or United Parcel (further
info).
As with all whips, the signal whips should be given a coating
of Pecard Leather Dressing
every few months, more frequently if used in wet snow. For more general information
please refer to our Care of Whips page.
For more information ...
Please follow the links below for more information concerning our whips, braided
goods and related information.
Selecting Your First Whip for Sport Cracking
The Art of Whip Cracking
Care
of Whips
Care
of Fine Leather
Attaching a New Whip Cracker, Replacement
of Falls
Whip
FAQs -- frequently asked questions about David Morgan whips
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