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Bavarian goasl

This is a "goasl", a south German whip which is used for traditional sports whipcracking, the so-called "Aperschnalzen". Groups of bachelors crack their whips synchronously, holding them with both hands. The whip is made of tapered, tarred rope with a synthetic cracker. The joint swivels. Note huge size, the handle measures 2.5 ft!


Origin: Germany
Category: Singletail Whips
Purpose: Traditional whipcracking