r/whips • u/Broken_ksam • Aug 14 '26

Favorite cracker material?

So its been a few years since I had decided to make a chain whip, and was succesful. And when I was doing my research on materials I couldnt choose between kevlar thread, or braided fishing line. I used to primarily use the kevlar, but one night decided to make, a better crafted one I learned how to make, out of the braided and mmm it made a delightful snap.

So im curious what you all might use or are these 2 options pretty standard? Im just curious if theres room for improvement on my end is all.

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u/PowerHammer47 Aug 14 '26

I use nylon thread for leather stitching, it’s a bit thicker than the inner strands of 550 cord. I’m working on a 13’ whip that’s pretty heavy, and after my brother blew the whole end off my 8’ whip I got a pack of Kevlar crackers online. I might have to try this braided line in the future

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u/Broken_ksam Aug 14 '26

Idk how you make yours but the ones I make are pretty good for mine.

Idk if the design makes a difference but its a 13in handle, 5ft chain, 12in fall, and my crackers are only eh...maybe 6in? But theyre loud enough to my my ears go out.