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show whips

Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2015 10:46 pm
by cashmere
I am in the process of ordering a whip for my show pigs. Any suggestions for length and brand of whip.
Thanks

Re: show whips

Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 5:40 pm
by Cali Hog Girl
It depends on your state and what fair/show you're entering. I live in California and all ours have to be shorter than 40 inches. Weaver brand hog whips are by far my favorite and last the longest. Hope this helps!

Re: show whips

Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 12:12 am
by cashmere
Thanks

Re: show whips

Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2015 10:31 pm
by Backinit
You must buy your weaver whips in a different country!!! Ours last a week before I have to get out the super glue and duck tape. Talked to guys at Louisvile and said they are changing manufactures! Until they get better we will stay with Sullivan's.

Re: show whips

Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 1:53 am
by cashmere
What size do you recommend?

Re: show whips

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 3:11 pm
by cracklethepiglet
I recommend 39" by Weaver Leather.

Re: show whips

Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 12:03 pm
by blattnershowpigs
I would buy sullivans. I bought two weaver whips and both were supposed to be their "best whips we make" and the handles would come off in a day. will never buy their whips again even though they look nice.

Re: show whips

Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2017 5:04 pm
by hogger39
I always go through Sullivans. I have a 36in whip right now and it is at the right size to work the pig, but not too long that it is a hassle to move around.

Re: show whips

Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 7:16 pm
by kat3311
I will have to recommend sullivans, I once had a weaver whip that broke after one day of use. A 39 or 40in should be right on length it all depends on how tall u r and how big the pig is.

Re: show whips

Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 1:18 pm
by gobigorgohome
Anyone try the Heads Up Whip? Trying to decide if it's worth the money.

Re: show whips

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 4:31 pm
by Pac
We have them and love 'em. The bright color also helps too! Some pigs will stop when you're hitting them with a traditional whip, but these ones are nice because it just gives them a little annoying tickle.

Re: show whips

Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:22 pm
by mad dog hogs
gobigorgohome wrote:Anyone try the Heads Up Whip? Trying to decide if it's worth the money.
we purchased a Titan stick and a Sancho whip both in 36 for my daughter. the craftsmanship is a little higher on the titan. the pigs seem to respond a little bit better.

Re: show whips

Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 4:07 pm
by hogger39
Pac wrote:We have them and love 'em. The bright color also helps too! Some pigs will stop when you're hitting them with a traditional whip, but these ones are nice because it just gives them a little annoying tickle.
I have been looking at these. Have a traditional whip right now and find that my pigs do stop when they feel the popper. Would you recommend using one at a showmanship show? I'm not sure if the judges are taking to the new whip, and I always try to go far in showmanship judging. My first year I got booted in the first two minutes because of a solid whip I was using. Thoughts?

Re: show whips

Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 2:45 pm
by Pac
Here in California they are using them all over the place. Jackpots, county, etc. I've never heard a judge complain about them. I think anything you can do to get your pig looking more natural is acceptable.

Re: show whips

Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:50 pm
by hogger39
Thank you Pac. Will have to give them a try.