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From Papa Tony:
I video-captured this at the Up Your Alley Street Fair on July 26. 2013. I will be attending this same street festival in July of 2019. It's basically Folsom Street Fair, by the same folks, but smaller, and for gay leathermen.
I am not personally acquainted with the Whipping Top in the video, but his vest indicates that he is a member in excellent standing with the Fifteen Association in San Francisco. I also judge him as being in the top rank of accomplished kinky singletail artists.
Watch the Video Here
I am posting this video in the hopes of helping to educate more people on what is POSSIBLE if you apply yourself, and dedicate yourself to excellence. Start small, practice and keep learning, and eventually, you can be just as adept and respected.Video Commentary
When watching the Top, notice the light flicks that he uses to get his proper range, before he cuts loose with a HARD crack that causes a strong reaction in the bottom. This is good technique. Random hits are bad hits. Always.
He jiggles the whip to make sure that it is untangled and free for unimpeded action before the next strike.
The Top is a lot shorter than I am, so I am guessing that is why he uses the over-the-head "Towel Snap" style of throw periodically. If I did that, the ceiling would get in my way.
Watch where the whip goes, AFTER a strike. It does not strike the Top, or anyone else. This is just as crucial of a lesson to learn as how to hit something. Beginner Whip Tops don't look confident if they are flinching, every time they throw a whip.
The more momentum a whip has, the faster and harder it can go when it finally makes contact. Hence, the "behind the back" move before a heavy strike, which I've never seen anyone else do. It's quite a beautiful move.
Notice that he moves his BODY to change position, not his arm action. His arm never changes its angle or extension.
About Whips
Here is a nice article for beginners.
The finest, thinnest three-foot Signal Whips (also known as "Pocket Snake Whips") like the one in the video (without any form of handle) are expensive when made out of leather. They are found at places like Happy Tails and Axel, and they are awesome to own.
I personally prefer three-footer Signal Whips and Blacksnakes because I am tall, and I don't like to hit the ceiling during a strike. I consider it the perfect length for all-around use. The phrase "Three Feet Long" only refers to the main part of the whip. That is why they are a bit longer when they arrive.
Alternatively…
Signal Whips made out of Paracord are EVERYWHERE on the Internet in places such as Etsy. This nylon material needs little breaking-in before becoming perfectly flexible, and can cost a lot less than leather whips. Replacement crackers (the part that strikes) are also found on Etsy. For the sake of hygiene, never share whip crackers between people. A whip can cause bleeding, and you don't want to spread disease from one person to another.
Practice Practice PRACTICE!
All whips need to be broken-in through practice on inanimate objects (such as pillows), before you can achieve the accuracy and perfection of results seen here. The floppier such a whip is, the more accurate the aim. It's also a VERY good idea to set a personal goal of achieving PERFECT AIM before using such a potentially-dangerous toy on a human being. My instructional video covers "How to Practice Safely" very thoroughly.
nachtsoul:
Singletail is my favorite impact activity. Flogging comes in a close second. I’ve watched this fellow give other whippings on Youtube and saw him give a good one “live” at Dore Alley last year, getting to talk shop with him briefly. Nice guy! …which probably sounds wierd to say about a guy whipping another man :-). Nevertheless, he’s a nice guy.
