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Hahaha I can just imagine that too Robert

My practice today was a little bit better. It seemed more consistent.

When I waxed the twins yesterday I also waxed Zombie Bumble Bee for the first time after a year and a half. It did help marginally so maybe that might have helped a smidgen.
It did improve it's performance a slight bit but not enough to change it's name.

Ron

Today's practice was much better. It felt more natural and solid results.
A lot of work still needs to be done but it's most definitely getting there.

Ron

Practacing this crack is so much fun - I've been having many days of stickpractice because of the stormy weather and couldn't wait to practice the Cairo crack outside.
It first fealt kind of strange to stop the downward motion at 3 o'clock but I'm getting more and more used to it.

I wasn't able to shoot a video yet but I'll be shooting a video of tomorrows practice.

All the best
Ben

Congratulations on your progress Ron - I'm still not able to get consitant results on this one but it's getting better (little by little)

All the best
Ben

Good to hear that Ben.
I look forward to seeing your progress.

Ron

Today's practice this morning was better than the last.
That's always good.

Tomorrow's the last day for this one.

Ron

Good Morning chaps, and hello Ben! It feels like it has been a while!
I got out and did some practice today, unfortunately too we to break out the Doom whip but hopefully this thread will remain open after the 10 days is up
I feel like I am as about as good as I am going to get with this one in the short term.... without meticulously picking apart every little thing to the bone and stitching it back up anyway.
This one was fun! Looking forward to the next challenge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oX8_RD ... e=youtu.be

Russell, that looks (to me, at least) remarkably like the scene in Raiders. Well done!

I wonder if your dog circles round and barks simply to join in the fun. At first I though he was objecting, but I rather think he's just 'helping'! The fact that he's wagging seems to show he's enjoying himself....

Russel, I agree with Mr. Robert. That does look "scene authentic".
Good job. I'm glad though that you don't move around like that when you're doing your own style.

Ron

That looks excellent Russell .

Finally, the weather's been good enough to get out and take a video, so here's my video submission:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiCcR4x ... e=youtu.be

Matt, your Cairo crack looks very nice.
Thanks for posting your video. Good job.

Ron

Thanks for posting this, Matt. It looks - well, it's actually hard to see what it looks like! Some of those tries are probably quite good, but there's not really enough light. It does look like a good secluded spot in which to practise....

Here's the video for day one.
https://youtu.be/lMo-j9DNgTw

Here's the day ten comparison video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evloY5v ... e=youtu.be

It's a little improvement and I'm glad about that but it still doesn't look like the scene in the movie. The whip just sort of goes around my body instead of high behind me. I don't know if that's ok or not.
There's still a lot of refinement to do.

Ron

Cheers Ron and Robert .

Now I've sorted out my camera, the problem's lighting :P. It's a nice spot out in the woods, next time I'll try and get some video on the open field.

Matt, to make a video that's easier to see what's going on better, let the light source be in front of you in stead of behind you. The back lighting makes it a little hard to see what you're accomplishing.
But it's a good job. You are definitely getting the hang of it for sure.

Ron

Good advice, thanks Ron . I chose that angle because there was a fallen log to put my camera on, I didn't think of lighting as it was all fairly regular in the clearing (or so I thought).

Ron, I think the problem is there's no 'urgency' in your Cairo Crack. You don't look like you're protecting a lady from evil thugs.... :P

Mr. Robert, *note to self find damsel in distress*.

Ron

Hi guys, thanks for the comments. This one was good fun
Hey Matt, nice whip cracking! Thanks for sharing your clip. I know it can be hard sometimes to get the right angle.
I could see enough to notice you have very good foundations in good technique
Always a pleasure to watch your videos too Ron
Cheers