One example of whips.
http://www.boatownersworld.com/mooring_whips.htm



"Eddie" wrote in message
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On Mon, 01 Aug 2005 18:32:58 GMT, "calhoun"
wrote:

Some advise from another river boater. Whips. I have tried lots of
bumpers,
and riggings to protect my 21' bow rider. Whips are the best.

What are "whips?"
Thank you
Eddie