Thread: Does Stropping Speed Matter?

I voted yes, but only if you can do it properly at that speed. I only started seeing results when I conditioned my strop with some vaseline and started doing 50 laps per minute.

I think that's about right. I timed myself. I think I'm pretty deliberate and I do 51 laps a minute doing a 13" stroke. Ummm... no vaseline, in fact it's a high draw TM 3" latigo. The horsehide has a much lighter draw but same times and stroke length.

It's said that there is no point being fast on the draw if you can't shoot straight.

Yeah, the vaseline is probably optional (I used food grade meant as a lipbalm) on most strops, but on new dovos you really need it for added draw and control. It's also meant to be lubricated before use, and I think dovos strop conditioner is about the same as the vaseline I used...

Stropping is like shooting:
"Speed is fine, but accuracy is final"

Get your technique down, and speed will follow.

Have a nice day
- Otto
Old firearms instructor

I'm sure it's been said many times now, but accuracy is much more important in my opinion. If you can't drive a car at 10 kph, what makes you think you can drive better going 100 kph?? I'm still not sure if speed has much to do with it, I'm not saying it doesn't, only that I'm undecided All I know is that my stropping speed works

Dave

P.s. I voted "No" on the poll btw. Regardless if speed does make a difference, accuracy is still more important.

Stropping requires speed and accuracy.

here's a good example of what we're looking for:
YouTube - jerry miculek