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DefinitionA single tail is a single-strand whip, usually made of leather or rawhide, intended for precision work, sharp pain play, and intense play. The whip consists of one long, narrow braid that ends in a cracker or fall, making the impact fast, fierce, and highly focused. Explanation of the single tail The single tail is one of the most iconic
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DefinitionA dompteur whip is a long, flexible whip with a stiff stick and a thin cord or strap attached to it, ending in a small string or tip (cracker). Within BDSM, the dompteur whip is mainly used as an instrument of authority, showmanship, or light stimulation, and not to deliver hard blows. Explanation of the dompteur whip The dompteur whip
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DefinitionWithin BDSM, crack usually refers to the sound and sensation of whips or floggers cracking through the air and making a loud bang (“crack”). The word can also be used to describe the sharp sensation of the strike itself. Explanation of crack The phenomenon of crack, or “cracking,” is mainly associated with whips such as the bullwhip or single tail.
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DefinitionCracking a whip is the sharp, sudden sound that occurs when the tip of the whip moves through the air at very high speed and locally breaks the speed of sound. It is both a physical phenomenon and a visual and auditory effect that is often deliberately used during an experience. For a detailed explanation, see Crack. More information EncyclopediaLetter
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DefinitionA cracker is the small, interchangeable tip of a whip that causes the sonic bang. It is the thin piece of material at the very end of the whip that cuts through the air at high speed and produces the characteristic “bang” sound. For a detailed explanation, see Crack. More information EncyclopediaLetter C
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