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What is a hybrid signal whip? It is, simply put, a whip with the cracker attached directly to the thong as usual (no fall), but which has a rigid handle. Other names for this are “target hybrid” or “target signal,” because of course the rigid handle makes the whip a little easier to manage in terms of accuracy. All hybrid signal whips have a shot-loaded core standard. All my signal whips have my Dyneema tail assembly with a tiny plaited loop on the end which allows the cracker to be replaced without having to replait the tail of the whip, unless otherwise requested.
Handle length for the 3.5ft whips is 6″. You can choose the length of handle up to 8″ for 4ft and above. See the chart below for more details.
For spiral plaiting, talk to me FIRST, but figure on adding between $50 to $100 to the price of the whip.
Yes, I’m happy to do a whip in half foot increments (i.e., 3.5ft), just ask! I don’t normally build hybrid signal whips shorter than 3.5ft because there’s not enough room for the handle, it takes up too much of the thong. If you want a 3ft whip, just go ahead and get a regular signal whip.
Hybrid Signal Whips | |||||
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16 plait | 20 plait | 24 plait | |||
3.5 feet | $400 | Not Available | Not Available | ||
4 feet | $420 | $470 | $520 | ||
5 feet | $440 | $490 | $540 | ||
![This, actually, is a 7ft 16 plait hybrid signal whip, but at this length, it is the same as a bullwhip with an integrated fall.](http://www.mojaveoutliers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/7ft-16-pl-H-Sig-AH-by-AH-1.jpg)
This, actually, is a 7ft 16 plait hybrid signal whip, but at this length, it is the same as a bullwhip with an integrated fall. The photo is courtesy of my client.
![Another pic of the pair of 7ft 16 plait H sigs, aka bullwhips with integrated falls.](http://www.mojaveoutliers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/7ft-16-pl-H-Sig-AH-by-AH-2.jpg)
Another pic of the pair of 7ft 16 plait H sigs, aka bullwhips with integrated falls. Again, photo courtesy of my client.
![Purple Kangaroo Leather Hybrid Signal Whip](http://www.mojaveoutliers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/4ft-16-plait-Hyb-Sig-Purple.jpg)
A lovely 4ft 16 plait hybrid signal whip in purple kangaroo leather, short herringbone on the handle…
![Mojave Outliers 4ft Black Red Target Hybrid Signal 150](http://www.mojaveoutliers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/4-ft-Black-Red-Target-Hybrid-Signal-150.jpg)
This is a 4 foot 16 plait hybrid signal whip done in red and black kangaroo hide with an alternating chevron pattern, shot loaded core, and replaceable cracker. The handle has a 6 inch steel core.
![Mojave Outliers 4ft 12 plait Black Red Target Hybrid Signal Whip 150](http://www.mojaveoutliers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/4ft-12-plait-HS-EM-2-150.jpg)
This is a 4 foot, 12 plait Hybrid Target Signal whip in red and black kangaroo leather. Bird’s Eye plaiting on the handle and regular herringbone plait on the thong. The replaceable cracker in THIS rendition is red nylon.
![4ft 16 plait W&B Hybrid Signal](http://www.mojaveoutliers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/4ft-Hyb-Sig-16-pl-BZ-Main-150.jpg)
Recently completed, this is a 4 ft, 16 plait hybrid target signal whip in whiskey and black kangaroo leather. The Bird’s eye pattern on the handle is modified to account for the extra strands, and is then stabilized with short herringbone at the heel. Nice, eh? This is also an example of a more rounded heel knot, per request by the client who ordered this whip.
![JD Hybrid Target Signal Whip](http://www.mojaveoutliers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/4ft-24-plait-Hyb-Sig-JD-Spiral-Main-150.jpg)
THIS little beauty is a 24 strand spiral plait in brandy and whiskey kangaroo leather, at 4 ft long, with a 6″steel core handle.
![Mojave Outliers Whipmakers 18 plait 4ft Hybrid Target Signal Whip](http://www.mojaveoutliers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/4ft-18-pl-Hyb-Sig-MG-150.jpg)
This one is a little unusual in that it is an 18 plait, rather than the more usual 16 or 24 plait. The plaiting method is spiral, with an accent on the thong. The whip is 4ft long with a 6″ steel core handle, thong is shot loaded.
![5ft 24 plait Black and Natural Hybrid Signal](http://www.mojaveoutliers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Frankenconda-5ft-24-pl-hybr.jpg)
This is a 5ft 24 plait hybrid signal aka “Frankenconda” (or “Frickenconda” as it sometimes was), weighing in at over a pound, with heel diameter of 25.97mm, which includes an extra plaited belly. Don’t drop it on your toe! Too, THIS one has a 15″ twisted Dyneema cracker on it. Yes, we QA’d the whip, and anyone who thinks signal whips are no good for cracking, come see me.