WhippenStick Whipplash I recently had the good fortune to come across a listing on TradTalk for a WhippenStick Whipplash and jumped on the opportunity to own one. Whipplash by WhippenStick This particular model is AMO 62" and draws 48# @ 28". I contacted Ken at WhippenStick and inquired about recommended brace height and he replied saying 6 3/4" is a good starting point. I just happened to have a new flemish string made by Rick Barbee that fit the bow and gave me the 6 3/4" brace with a few added twists. A few bareshaft tests and I had my nocking point figured out and had the string served up and string puffs tied in place. Even without any string puffs, the Whipplash launched arrows with some kick and relatively quietly. There was a pronounced thunk sound with a little bit of string buzz, but all that turned into a subdued thump with a couple dyneema puffs tied on. The limbs appear to have bamboo cores with clear glass back and belly over a venee