Silvermoon -> RE: A question on whips and whipping (9/5/2006 3:21:35 PM)
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Having been on both sides of the whip, I find that I use the same technique whether standing at the cross or standing behind a partner. Bare in mind I'm NOT an expert, but an avid lover of whips. I'll address this post as best I can from both points. Generally on the cross (or similar instrument) I like to stand about four-five inches from the cross itself. This is for a couple of reasons. 1) if one stroke hits much harder than others chances are I'm going to react to it. This allows me to flinch forward for a moment or two to process the strike, then move back into *exact* position. This is important so as not to throw off the 'aim' of the whip. Too close and it will bite harder and off target, too far and it will merely brush forcing a chance in stance. This also allows the Top/Dominant to more easily read my body language since I am faced away from them. I also prefer a cross because it allows me to protect my head by tucking it in the apex of the cross, in case of an odd stray strike with a tiring arm or other such accident. If a cross isn't available I'll try for a whipping post, or simply stand with my hands above my head (thus covers the ears) and worst case, if against a wall or door frame, I look straight downwards to tuck my chin. I don't do alot of frontal whipping, but do have SOME degree of experience, in these cases often there useage of a blind fold of leather to protect the eyes, and ears, and my face will but turned away (I also have long hair which helps to protect my face by draping it) When holding a whip I never wrap it, and having wrapping done is an accident I seek to avoid. Whips are one of those tools that has various degrees of impact and use, so I'm not sure how to comment on the wrapping of it. The cracking of a whip is sonic speed, hence the noise. When you wrap a tool, whether a flogger or a whip, the increased momentum is approx. 4 times faster. (again this is very dependant on the throw itself) While I'd never purposely wrap a whip, I do get enjoyment out of the mind-freak of whips. Estabishing a pattern of strokes, then allowing some comfort in predicting of them, then adding a heavier stroke, or a crack to one side or the other of the person. Mirrors can be wonderful things too, if your partner happens to enjoy watching themselves/you play. The one thing I love about a whip, is you can't necessarily hear the strike coming like many floggers. That's part of the charm, the surprise. Sincerely, Silver
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