The Mathematics of Whip Cracking

I was discussing "whip cracking theory" with my Fiance, and I think I'm on to something.

In my experience and from what I have seen in other whip-crackers, there is a psuedo "formula" to creating a successful crack.

The "formula" I have figured is as follows:

Effort+Speed+Timing=Crack, where the amount of Effort=Speed  and Timing=Effort.

All three of these elements are incredibly important and must weighed the same.  They can all increase or decrease, but they all must be equal in order to achieve a crack.

For example, to put it into numbers:

1+1+1=3

You can also do:

2+2+2=6

But you cannot have:

1+1+2-=3

because then the equation would be wrong.

It may not be the perfect analogy but I think there is something to it. You need to put in the right amount of effort/strength, with the proper timing and speed.

There are other components (such as body positioning and the like) that do play a part in getting a crack, but as I said before, it's not a perfect analogy.


Anyway, just a thought I had and wished to share.

Until Next Time,

Signed,
Your Scarlett SnapDragon

Three Heads are Better then One

As I have mentioned in earlier posts, I work at a Renaissance Faire where I do some whip cracking.

Myself, along with two males, were asked to do a whip "solo" for the big end of the day dance spectacular. This is what we three put together:

Even though most of it is basic crack, I think it looks pretty cool. It would be more fun for us if there were more tricky combos going on. But, then again, most audience members wouldn't know the difference anyway (emphasis on MOST haha). The field we do this in is pretty large too. So, from far away, I imagine it looks a bit epic

Hope you enjoy!!!!

More soon!

Until Next Time,

Signed,
Your Scarlett SnapDragon