The Explorer & Jr. Explorer lines
Nylon Bullwhips inspired by the adventures of Indiana Jones
These nylon bullwhips are inspired by the whips made by David Morgan for the iconic Indiana Jones movies. On screen, Dr. Jones always has his signature bullwhip by his side to help him get out of a tight spot. With one of Alex's whips, you can too!
The Explorer nylon bullwhip is perfect for Cosplayers who don't want to spend a lot of money on a whip that could be damaged at a convention, or for someone just starting out Cosplaying as Indy and wants a good looking whip for a reasonable price. These whips are also great for anyone who simply wants to get into whip cracking and desires to have, "a whip like Indy used," without having to pay a lot.
The Explorer line is made up of full sized bullwhips available in lengths from 6 to 12 feet (~1.8 m to ~3.6 m) long. The 6 to 9 foot (~1.8 to ~2.7 m) whips have two plaited bellies and the 10 to 12 foot (~3 to ~3.6 m) whips have three plaited bellies. All of these whips even have an 8" (~20 cm) spike in their handles, just like the whips David Morgan made for the movies. They come in colors inspired by the movies: Light Tan is similar to the whip seen at the beginning of, "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Coyote Brown is similar to the whip used in later scenes of "Raiders." Chocolate Brown and Rust are a great combination for the aged look of the whips in "Temple of Doom," and "The Last Crusade" as well as the whips in the newer movies. Other colors are available upon request.
The whips in the movies were made by David Morgan and instantly became a staple of Indy's adventures. Probably one of the most influential parts of the movies, these whips have inspired many a young person to pick up a rope, or some such, and pretend to be Dr. Jones. I mean, who hasn't swung from a rope hanging in a tree as a kid and didn't pretend to be swinging across a chasm?
The Jr. Explorer line is made for the Jr Indys out there! Its shorter length of 3 to 5 feet (~0.9 to ~1.5 m) is perfect for young Indy fans. They are lightweight, well balanced, and easy to crack. The 3 foot (~0.9 m) whips are 1/2 scale to the 6 foot (~1.8 m) full size Explorer whips.
They are great for youngsters who want to Cosplay alongside an adult Indy at a reasonable cost. They also make great Halloween costume accessories. Or just as a present for any young Indy fan who wants to have a whip similar to Indy's.
The Jr. Explorer line comes in three sizes: 3 foot (~0.9 m) long, 4 foot (~1.2 m) long, and 5 foot (~1.5 m) long. They have one plaited belly and come in the same colors as The Explorer line. Other colors are available upon request.
Currently I offer four styles of Explorer and Jr Explorer whips that are inspired by the Indy movies.
Raiders style
Comes in Light Tan (also available in Coyote Brown for a slightly darker look)
Inspired by the whip used by Indy at the beginning of the first movie, "Raiders of the Lost Ark."
These whips are made with Light Tan paracord and look similar to the first whip seen in the movie.
This style is also available in Coyote Brown for a slightly darker look as seen in the Cairo scenes.
Doom style
Comes in Rust Brown with Chocolate Brown highlights
Inspired by the whip from, "The Temple of Doom."
These whips are made with Rust Brown paracord and have a Chocolate Brown transition knot and wrist loop.
They look similar to the whip used in the movie.
Crusade style
Comes in Rust and Chocolate Brown with Chocolate Brown highlights
Inspired by the whip used in, "The Last Crusade."
These whips are made with Rust and Chocolate Brown paracord with Chocolate Brown transition knot and wrist loop.
I go heavy on the Rust color with these to get as close to the look of the movie whips as I can with paracord.
Skull / Destiny style
Comes in Chocolate Brown and Rust with Acid Dark Brown highlights
Inspired by the whips used in the last two movies, "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" and "Dial of Destiny"
These whips are made with Chocolate Brown and Rust paracord with Acid Dark Brown transition knot and wrist loop.
I go heavy on the Chocolate Brown with these to try and match the look of the whips from the last two movies.
Custom options are available upon request
Contact Alex and let him know what you have in mind and he can probably make it happen.
Explorer whips in stock!
The Explorer! An 6-ft, 2-belly, Paracord Bullwhip in Light Tan that is inspired by the Indy movies. - BW 163
The Explorer! A paracord bullwhip inspired by the adventures of Indiana Jones!
I refer to the Light Tan Explorers as the "Raider" because they most closely resemble the whips from the first Indy movie.
This is the 6' long, 2 belly, Explorer in Light Tan. It cracks LOUD.
EXCLUSIVE!
Included with this whip at no extra cost! One Lucky Leather Co. small double loop belt holder made by Marc Dickerson. These are probably the best belt holders for anyone who wants to hang their whip from their belt, Indy cosplay or working whip. The double loop ensures the whip is not likely to shift or become loose. The holders are made from leather, dyed with quality leather dye by Marc, and secured with Locking Snaps from Weaver Leather Supply to prevent accidental unsnapping. These whip holders should not let you down.
The Explorer line of whips, especially the 6-foot whips, are great for anyone who wants to learn how to use a whip.
They also make great accessories for any adventurous cosplayer at a reasonable price.
I have tried my best to come as close to the look of the whips used in Indy movies with this line of whips. The main difference, these are nylon whips, not leather. So they require almost no maintenance (leather must be treated or it will dry out and rot). Nylon whips are also virtually weather proof. If they get wet, just let them dry out. All my whips are paraffin waxed, which gives an additional layer of protection from water.
This is a 10-foot whip. It has an approximately 8-inch long spike for the handle, 1/4-inch steel ball bearing loaded core that goes about 8-inches into the thong. It is made with three bellies (an 8-plait first belly, a 12-plait second belly, and a 16-plait third belly), a 20-plait overlay (thong), a 24-inch fall, and a 8-inch Kevlar cracker. The heel knot is a 3-pass 5 x 4 turks head, and the transition knot is a 2-pass 5 x 4 turks head (these knots approximate those on the whips in the movies as best as I can). And just like in the movies, this whip also has a wrist loop that is roughly 7-inches long. All internal binding is done using artificial sinew, and whenever tape is needed I only use hockey tape. I DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TAPE. And the last step in all my whips is to wax it using paraffin wax.
It comes with three extra crackers, a small fid for removing knots you may encounter while you have fun cracking it, instructions for care and maintenance, and a canvas bag for storage.
A word of WARNING: This is a REAL whip and can hurt you or someone nearby if not used with caution. ALWAYS use proper eye protection when using this whip. DON’T let young children play with this whip without proper adult supervision. NOT recommended for indoors. When using it, make sure you have plenty of room around you, the whip could accidentally wrap or impact nearby objects and/or people which could cause harm or make them fall and/or otherwise get broken.
>>>Note about colors<<<
Due to variations of monitor/display colors, please note that the colors might be slightly different in person from what you see online. I try to take pictures with accurate colors, but at times the image(s) that appear on screen are not exactly the same as what is actually before me in the real world.
Jr. Explorers Currently In Stock:
Jr. Explorer Mini-Bullwhip in Dirty Tan, 4-ft long - MBW 133
Jr. Explorer Miniature Paracord Bullwhip!
The whips in the movies were made by David Morgan and instantly became a staple of Indy's adventures. Probably one of the most influential parts of the movies, these whips have inspired many a young person to pick up a rope, or some such, and pretend to be Dr. Jones. I mean, who hasn't swung from a rope hanging in a tree as a kid and didn't pretend to be swinging across a chasm?
The Jr. Explorer line is made for the young Indy fan! Inspired by David Morgan’s design, but built for a person of smaller stature.
The Jr. Explorer line come in sizes that start at 3’ (~0.9 m) long (which is 1/2 scale to the 6 foot long 2-belly paracord bullwhip), and go up to 5’ (~1.5 m) long. They are made with a single belly, which keep them light weight and allows them to be faster acting.
They are great for youngsters who want to Cosplay alongside an adult Indy at a reasonable cost. They also make great Halloween costume accessories. Or just as a present for any young Indy fan who wants to have a whip similar to Indy's.
Being short, single belly bullwhips, they are great for use in tight areas (like a garage or small yard).
These mini-bullwhips make a great unique costume accessory. They can also be used by Cosplayers for a fun addition to many outfits. Or simply as a one-of-a-kind addition to anybody's whip collection.
Specs:
3-ft Paracord Mini-bullwhip
Total length from Heel to tip of Cracker/Popper = varies depending on length (see actual length chart)
Handle for 3’ whips = 5" (~13 cm) long 3/16" (~4.7 mm) steel rod
Handle for 4’ and 5’ whips = 6" (~15 cm) long 3/16" (~4.7 mm) steel rod
Core - weighted with 6" (~15 cm) of 3/16" (~4.7 mm) steel ball bearings
Belly - single 8-plait belly
Binding - Artificial Sinew and Hockey Tape
Overlay - 12-plait
Heel knot - 5 x 4 Turks Head knot, two pass
Wrist Loop, faux (optional on custom orders) - 4-strand flat weave (approximately 4” (~10 cm) long)
Transition knot - 5 x 4 Turks Head knot, single pass
Fall - 12" (~30.5 cm)
Cracker/popper - 8" (~20 cm) B55 bowstring
Waxed - Yes with paraffin wax
Whip actual length chart:
A 3’ (~0.9 m) bullwhip is Overall 4’ 8” (~142 cm or 1.4 m) long - Handle = 5” (~13 cm) + 2’ 7” (~78.4 cm) long Thong + 12” (~30.5 cm) Long Fall + 8” (~20 cm) long Cracker/popper
A 4’ (~1.2 m) bullwhip is Overall 5’ 8” (~172 cm or ~1.7 m) long - Handle = 6” (~15 cm) + 3’ 6” (~107 cm) long Thong + 12” (~30.5 cm) Long Fall + 8” (~20 cm) long Cracker/popper
A 5’ (~1.5 m) bullwhip is Overall 6’ 8” (~203 cm or ~2 m) long - Handle = 6” (~15 cm) + 4’ 6” (~137 cm) long Thong + 12” (~30.5 cm) Long Fall + 8” (~20 cm) long Cracker/popper
As with all my whips, it comes with three (3) extra crackers. The cracker is the part that actually breaks the sound barrier and makes a whip pop, or crack. So it will wear out over time and need to be replaced on occasion.
A word of WARNING: This is a REAL whip and can hurt you or someone nearby if not used with caution. ALWAYS use proper eye protection when using this whip. DON’T let young children play with this whip without proper adult supervision. Whips in general are NOT recommended for indoor use, but my small whips (micro-snake whips and mini-bullwhips) could be used in a garage, or other small environment as long as precautions are taken to prevent damage to nearby objects. When using it, make sure you have plenty of room around you, the whip could accidentally wrap or impact nearby objects and/or people which could cause harm or make them fall and/or otherwise get broken.
>>>Note about colors<<<
Due to variations of monitor/display colors, please note that the colors might be slightly different in person from what you see online. I try to take pictures with accurate colors, but at times the image(s) that appear on screen are not exactly the same as what is actually before me in the real world.
Jr. Explorer Mini-Bullwhip in Acid Dark Brown, 4-ft long - MBW 135
Jr. Explorer Miniature Paracord Bullwhip!
The whips in the movies were made by David Morgan and instantly became a staple of Indy's adventures. Probably one of the most influential parts of the movies, these whips have inspired many a young person to pick up a rope, or some such, and pretend to be Dr. Jones. I mean, who hasn't swung from a rope hanging in a tree as a kid and didn't pretend to be swinging across a chasm?
The Jr. Explorer line is made for the young Indy fan! Inspired by David Morgan’s design, but built for a person of smaller stature.
The Jr. Explorer line come in sizes that start at 3’ (~0.9 m) long (which is 1/2 scale to the 6 foot long 2-belly paracord bullwhip), and go up to 5’ (~1.5 m) long. They are made with a single belly, which keep them light weight and allows them to be faster acting.
They are great for youngsters who want to Cosplay alongside an adult Indy at a reasonable cost. They also make great Halloween costume accessories. Or just as a present for any young Indy fan who wants to have a whip similar to Indy's.
Being short, single belly bullwhips, they are great for use in tight areas (like a garage or small yard).
These mini-bullwhips make a great unique costume accessory. They can also be used by Cosplayers for a fun addition to many outfits. Or simply as a one-of-a-kind addition to anybody's whip collection.
Specs:
3-ft Paracord Mini-bullwhip
Total length from Heel to tip of Cracker/Popper = varies depending on length (see actual length chart)
Handle for 3’ whips = 5" (~13 cm) long 3/16" (~4.7 mm) steel rod
Handle for 4’ and 5’ whips = 6" (~15 cm) long 3/16" (~4.7 mm) steel rod
Core - weighted with 6" (~15 cm) of 3/16" (~4.7 mm) steel ball bearings
Belly - single 8-plait belly
Binding - Artificial Sinew and Hockey Tape
Overlay - 12-plait
Heel knot - 5 x 4 Turks Head knot, two pass
Wrist Loop, faux (optional on custom orders) - 4-strand flat weave (approximately 4” (~10 cm) long)
Transition knot - 5 x 4 Turks Head knot, single pass
Fall - 12" (~30.5 cm)
Cracker/popper - 8" (~20 cm) B55 bowstring
Waxed - Yes with paraffin wax
Whip actual length chart:
A 3’ (~0.9 m) bullwhip is Overall 4’ 8” (~142 cm or 1.4 m) long - Handle = 5” (~13 cm) + 2’ 7” (~78.4 cm) long Thong + 12” (~30.5 cm) Long Fall + 8” (~20 cm) long Cracker/popper
A 4’ (~1.2 m) bullwhip is Overall 5’ 8” (~172 cm or ~1.7 m) long - Handle = 6” (~15 cm) + 3’ 6” (~107 cm) long Thong + 12” (~30.5 cm) Long Fall + 8” (~20 cm) long Cracker/popper
A 5’ (~1.5 m) bullwhip is Overall 6’ 8” (~203 cm or ~2 m) long - Handle = 6” (~15 cm) + 4’ 6” (~137 cm) long Thong + 12” (~30.5 cm) Long Fall + 8” (~20 cm) long Cracker/popper
As with all my whips, it comes with three (3) extra crackers. The cracker is the part that actually breaks the sound barrier and makes a whip pop, or crack. So it will wear out over time and need to be replaced on occasion.
A word of WARNING: This is a REAL whip and can hurt you or someone nearby if not used with caution. ALWAYS use proper eye protection when using this whip. DON’T let young children play with this whip without proper adult supervision. Whips in general are NOT recommended for indoor use, but my small whips (micro-snake whips and mini-bullwhips) could be used in a garage, or other small environment as long as precautions are taken to prevent damage to nearby objects. When using it, make sure you have plenty of room around you, the whip could accidentally wrap or impact nearby objects and/or people which could cause harm or make them fall and/or otherwise get broken.
>>>Note about colors<<<
Due to variations of monitor/display colors, please note that the colors might be slightly different in person from what you see online. I try to take pictures with accurate colors, but at times the image(s) that appear on screen are not exactly the same as what is actually before me in the real world.
Examples of The Explorer
Examples of The Jr. Explorer
Have you ever cracked a whip before? If yes, what kind of whip was it? Leather? Paracord/nylon? Was it made by a whip maker, or bought from Amazon/Ebay?
What do you want to do with your whip?
How much room do you have available to throw your whip?
What colors would you like your whip to be?
If you are new to whip cracking, think about starting with one of Alex's Small Performance whips. They are designed with the new whip cracker in mind.
All images and works on this website are copyrighted. Alex has worked very hard to produce these works. If you are interested in using any of these images or works, please connect with Alex by contacting him through the "Contact the Whip Maker" page. Alex is always happy to answer any questions.
CAUTION/WARNING
These are REAL whips and they can hurt you, or someone nearby, if not used with caution. ALWAYS use proper eye protection when using a whip. Also, long sleeves and long pants are highly recommended. DO NOT let young children play with a whip without proper adult supervision. Whips in general are NOT recommended for indoor use, but Alex's smaller (3-foot and shorter) whips, like Micro/Mini-Pocket Snake whips and mini-bullwhips, could be used in a garage (or other small space/tight environment) as long as precautions are taken to prevent damage to nearby objects. When using any whip, make sure you have plenty of room around you, the whip could accidentally wrap or impact nearby objects and/or people which could cause harm or make them fall and/or otherwise get hurt or broken. A whip is a tool and is NEVER intended to strike anyone or anything (including livestock/animals or people). After purchasing a whip from Alex's Whip Shop, we are not accountable for any damage caused or injury incurred from the use of the whip.
PLEASE, be careful and safely enjoy your new whip!