"I just returned from Gery Deer's whip class, and I wanted to say how pleased we were. I'm a total beginner and was getting frustrated trying to learn from the Whipcracking Made "simple" tapes. There's nothing in my immediate area that I could find (SE Michigan), until I found Gery's class. He both really knows his stuff, in fact he even gave us a two handed demonstration with a stock whip in one hand and a bullwhip in the other of different lengths to show that you don't
really need a matched pair for two handed work! Anyhow, in addition to being quite skilled with the whip, he also knows how to teach.... in my experience the two often don't go together.

He really sorted out some problems that I was unaware of, especially a tendency to throw the whip at an angle behind me, and gave me some really good tips as to how to correct them. He keeps his classes small so everyone gets personal attention, and has a great team working with him. Paul Nolan was conducting a whip making class in conjunction with the cracking class so I got to meet him and see how whips are put together which was an added bonus for this particular class.
 

A real bargain for the price, and I'd strongly recommend that anyone within striking distance of Southern Ohio (he's about midway between Dayton, Columbus, and Cincinnati) who wants to either learn or improve their techniques strongly consider taking his class. While I had to drive almost 250 miles to get there and spent several days in a motel, it was well worth it.

Besides the instructional value, Gery, Paul, Kirk, and the rest of the team were just the kind of folks you like to hang out with. Now it's just practice-practice-practice... "

Dave Villers -  Fairborn, Ohio

"I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend.  I learned a lot of new things--more than I realized I was going to.  I have been bitten by the bug, and it's been hard not to think about the weekend. Everyone involved was great.  It was nice to see some of your students stop in too.  It was encouragement for someone like me who has never given these things much thought.  It's very clear by your words and actions that you have a real passion for this. 

Thanks again.