Standard bull whips
I called them "standard bull whips" as it is something that will please your eyes and allow you to have a great experience when throwing them. The top plait is less complicated than in Classic version but the core is exactly the same. Thanks to this handling is the same in both versions just the look is different. So it's nothing fancy and nothing bad - just a standard whip.
How to take care of a whip:
You definitely should use something that is a thick paste. Not liquid conditioners. Apply it with hand, as its warm will make it easier to apply.
In North America market you can use:
Fiebing's leather conditioner - you can buy it in Tandy Leather Factory
Pecard's leather dressing - I have no idea where you can buy it :). Also I never used it, but other people says that it's a great brand.
In Europe you can use:
Carr & Day & Martin products - I used it. It's good.
Pfiff - I used it - It's good.
You can buy them in every equestrian shop.
On other continents:
I have no idea :P. I have never been in Australia or Asia, so sorry but I can't help you here. But use any kind of a leather conditioner that is a thick paste, and is mention for leather should be good.
Some universal conditioners:
Tallow or lard - I'm constantly using this. Its great and cheap.
FLAWS:
Scientists say that this stuff will oxidize quickly. This will destroy leather. (BUT! I'm using this stuff from over 4 years. Nothing bad happened)
It will darken the colours VERY fast. Believe me, if you like the colours you have don't use it.
MERITS:
It will penetrate the leather very well and deep. Much better than any other lubricants based on Vaseline.
Vaseline - good stuff as it doesn't oxidize at all.
FLAWS:
It doesn't penetrate leather as well as natural conditioners.
MERITS:
Scientists say that it doesn't oxidize, so it should be much better for a longer period of use.
How to take care of a whip:
- On regular basis apply some thin coat of a leather conditioner. By regular basis I mean once every two months. By thin coat I mean thin enough to not leave any kind of residue.
- If a whip soaked with water you need to condition and dry it. First apply a thin coat of a conditioner, than leave it in a room temperature to dry. Keep it away from heat sources, and direct sunlight.
- Take special care for a whip fall. I was applying thin coats of a conditioner after every second whip cracking session in a summer and after every one in winter.
- If you want to clean it, use regular soap or glycerin soap and a damp sponge. Remove the debris, apply conditioner and let it dry.
You definitely should use something that is a thick paste. Not liquid conditioners. Apply it with hand, as its warm will make it easier to apply.
In North America market you can use:
Fiebing's leather conditioner - you can buy it in Tandy Leather Factory
Pecard's leather dressing - I have no idea where you can buy it :). Also I never used it, but other people says that it's a great brand.
In Europe you can use:
Carr & Day & Martin products - I used it. It's good.
Pfiff - I used it - It's good.
You can buy them in every equestrian shop.
On other continents:
I have no idea :P. I have never been in Australia or Asia, so sorry but I can't help you here. But use any kind of a leather conditioner that is a thick paste, and is mention for leather should be good.
Some universal conditioners:
Tallow or lard - I'm constantly using this. Its great and cheap.
FLAWS:
Scientists say that this stuff will oxidize quickly. This will destroy leather. (BUT! I'm using this stuff from over 4 years. Nothing bad happened)
It will darken the colours VERY fast. Believe me, if you like the colours you have don't use it.
MERITS:
It will penetrate the leather very well and deep. Much better than any other lubricants based on Vaseline.
Vaseline - good stuff as it doesn't oxidize at all.
FLAWS:
It doesn't penetrate leather as well as natural conditioners.
MERITS:
Scientists say that it doesn't oxidize, so it should be much better for a longer period of use.
