| Context |
The fall is a very important part of any whip and only high quality Redhide or Cowhide should be considered (I have hides specially tanned just for the falls), as weak leather will be continually breaking and cracking causing you no end of frustration. The best part of a hide to cut a fall from is along the back bone near the tail and if your hide doesn´t look strong or has a furry back, I suggest you buy a high quality fall from your local leather shop. The dimensions for a good fall are 28" (700mm) and tapered for its length from 1/4" (6mm) to 1/8" (3mm) and should be almost square along its length, you can round it off by rolling under a board if you wish, at the widest end cut a small slit in the middle (length ways) and 1/4" (6mm) from the top, long enough to pass the end of your whip through.
|
