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The Bodlak Combat Whip

11/5/2013

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About a month ago I built a Tibetan Wave whip for Randal Bodlak of Bay side Martial Arts Studio in Los Osos, CA.  I really like Randal.  He is a friendly high energy kind of guy, so I was super excited when he told me that he had an idea for a custom whip.

He sent me a diagram, instructions and an instant tape whip that he made with the angles he wanted.  He wanted a handle with a bend similar to a kukri used in Nepal.  I could tell that this was either going to be the best job ever or make me sorry I ever took it on.  I'm happy to say it turned out good.  It stretched my abilities farther than I would have thought and I survived.

Check out the process!
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Here is what I had to work with....   That tape whip really cracks!  Yes, I had to test it out.
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It took some creative hooking up but I think I re produced the angles really well.
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I'm so proud of this handle!  Black and white checkerboard has to be the most unforgiving thing to do...  add plaiting around a corner and it is just crazy intense!  The "whip gods" smiled on this project for sure.
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Randal's studio colors are black white and red.  He wanted to incorporate those in the whip as well as the yin yang.  I chose to make a black and white whip with red accents.  I really love bringing out the different color in the end of the whip.  Its like a surprise of color at the end.  It has been a fun adventure building this one!
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4 Comments
Miguelito B Gomez
5/5/2014 03:58:30 am

I like this design and would like purchase one!

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Bobbi
5/5/2014 04:46:55 am

I would love to make another one sometime. =) Email me when your ready.

Have you looked at the video of this whip? Randal has some cool moves.

http://www.holyoak-whips.com/1/post/2014/03/bodlak-whip-in-action.html

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Mike
5/5/2014 10:57:54 am

Yes I have... looks good to me! I also practice Arnis & Doce Pares in San Diego,CA I am glad that GM Ron mentioned to look online. I will email you soon & can make paypal payments.

Ric Boyd
9/23/2014 03:03:21 am

I agree with you about Randells whip that it turned out great and that it took A LOT of plaiting skill to manuver all the angels and maintain a proper flexability to function correctly. You did an outstanding job.

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