{"product_id":"braided-rope-flogger","title":"Braided Rope Flogger","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBraided synthetic rope falls, frayed at the ends, for thud rather than sting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRope falls behave differently from every other flogger material. Braided cord carries more weight per fall than suede and lands broader than leather, so the sensation reads as deep thud rather than as a sharp cut. The frayed ends soften the finish of each stroke, which is what stops a rope flogger from biting the way a knotted one does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThud, not sting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Braided cord spreads the force over a wider landing area. This is the one to reach for if sharp is not what you are after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrayed tips.\u003c\/strong\u003e The ends are deliberately unraveled, which takes the edge off the finish of the stroke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully synthetic.\u003c\/strong\u003e No leather anywhere in it, so it suits anyone avoiding animal materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort handle, long falls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most of the length is fall, which makes it easy to swing accurately in a small room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFalls: 14 in, frayed at the ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: 3.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: polypropylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm up first. Skin reads impact as good rather than as injury only after a few minutes of lighter work, and build up matters far more than force. Aim at fleshy areas: the backside, the outer thighs, the upper back across the shoulder blades. Not kidneys, not spine, not neck, not joints. Because the falls are heavier than suede, this one lands harder than it looks like it will, so start lighter than feels worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe down with mild soap and warm water and let it dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComb the frayed ends out with your fingers so they do not tangle into clumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang it rather than folding it, so the falls keep their drape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse it for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThuddy impact when sting is not the goal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan and synthetic only play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall spaces, where a long flogger is hard to swing accurately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm up before something heavier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does rope compare to leather or suede?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeavier per fall and broader on landing, so it reads as thud where suede reads as warmth and leather sits in the middle. If you already own a suede flogger, this is a genuinely different sensation rather than a step up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a beginner flogger?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is forgiving in the sense that it does not cut, and less forgiving in that it carries real weight. Start light and build. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-use-a-flogger-falls-form-and-where-its-safe-to-land\" title=\"how to use a flogger\"\u003eHow to use a flogger\u003c\/a\u003e covers the swing and where it is safe to land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the frayed ends keep fraying?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are meant to be frayed, and they stay that way. Comb them out with your fingers after a session so they do not knot together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it vegan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is polypropylene throughout with no leather anywhere in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it safe to land?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBackside, outer thighs, and the upper back across the shoulder blades. Avoid kidneys, spine, neck and joints entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sportsheets Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50168145871125,"sku":"SS10047","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1203\/0708\/files\/64509_700x700_254c3863-50a5-42dc-a11a-31553d697278.jpg?v=1789337689","url":"https:\/\/www.thewhiteunicorn.com\/products\/braided-rope-flogger","provider":"TWU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}