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Whipcracking is the act of producing a cracking Sound through the use of a Whip . Originating in Cattle Herding and Horse driving/riding, it has become an art of its own. A rhythmic whipcracking belongs to the traditional culture among various Germanic Peoples of Bavaria ('' Goaßlschnalzen ''), various Alpine areas ('' Aperschnalzen ''), Austria and Hungary (Ostorozás). Today it is Performance Art , a part of Rodeo shows in United States , a competitive Sport in Australia and increasingly popular in the United Kingdom, where it crosses boundaries of sport, hobby and performance. PHYSICS OF WHIP CRACKING The whip's crack is produced when the tip of the whip moves faster than the The high speed of the tip is explained by the law of the piles up tremendously when entering into shallow waters. Recently, an additional, purely geometrical factor was recognized: the tip of the whip moves twice as fast at the loop of the whip, just like the top of a car's wheel moves twice as fast as the car itself. An interesting speculation was reported by the '''' November 1997 WHIPCRACKING SHOWS AND COMPETITIONS Goaßlschnalzen ''Goaßlschnalzen'', ''Goaßlschnalzn'', Goasslschnoizen is translated as "whip-cracking", from the Bavarian word ''Goaßl'' for Coach Whip . In earlier centuries, the Carriage drivers used elaborate crack sequences to signal their approach and to identify them. Over time horse-drawn transport dwindled, but the tradition remained, and coaches practiced their skill in their spare time. Today the ''Goaßlschnalzer'' ("whipsnappers") do Concert performances, often as bands that include conventional Musical Instrument s. Whipsnapping is also a traditional sport in Bavaria. There are many whip-cracking associations in Bavaria. Aperschnalzen ''Aperschnalzn'' or ''Aperschnalzen'' is an old tradition of competitive whipcracking revived in the first half of the 20th century. The word "aper" means "area free of snow", and it has been thought that this tradition had a Pagan meaning of "driving the winter away" by whipcracking. 3rd British Whipcracking Convention 14th July 2007 sees the third British Whipcracking Convention, this year being held in Aldersley Leisure Village, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 9NW The British Whipcracking Convention is a place for all who are interested in whip cracking. This ranges from complete novices who have never picked up a whip, through intermediate skills to expert skill sharing. There are workshops for the differing skill levels as well as competitions and targets. Full information is to be found at http://www.ukwhipconvention.com http://www.myspace.com/britishwhipconvention Australian sport In the latter half of the 20th century, attempts to preserve traditional crafts, along with a resurgence of interest in Western performance arts and the release of films such as '' Raiders Of The Lost Ark '' (in which the hero, Indiana Jones , uses a Snakewhip as a tool), led to an increased interest in whipcracking as a hobby and performance art, as well as a competitive sport. Whip cracking competitions have become especially popular in Australia. They focus on the completion of complex, multiple-cracking routines and precise target work. Various whips, apart from bullwhips, are used in such competitions.
In cracking routines, the judging criteria are the presentation and making audible cracks in prescribed moments. SEE ALSO
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