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I recall Adventurebilt originally provided a Raiders style fedora during their pitch to produce the hat for the movie and it almost cost them as Spielberg and co. were looking for something more resembling LC to keep with the consistency of the series. I remember something along those lines, too. T...

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Which brings me to the Fed IV and Akubra. I have an old Akubra Adventurer. I know, it's not very much an Indy hat. I bought it back before I knew any better. But, let me tell you this: it is one tough hat. It became my everyday hat, or my chore hat, if you will. I've worn it in all kinds of weather...

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Parkhurst Boots, based in Buffalo, NY, just dropped some new styles including some new leathers for their Niagara boot which looks like Aldens. They have a pretty good reputation and are way cheaper than Aldens. https://www.parkhurstbrand.com/collections/fall-winter-23?mc_cid=a2f0f4890f&mc_eid=...

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That's superb! Really enjoyable thread. I was watching that scene again recently and it's quite funny to watch it on slo-mo, shot-by-shot: it was clearly shot quite differently and they've had to edit it very heavily. At one point there's a guy on the ground who we never even saw get involved, and ...

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That's superb! Really enjoyable thread. I was watching that scene again recently and it's quite funny to watch it on slo-mo, shot-by-shot: it was clearly shot quite differently and they've had to edit it very heavily. At one point there's a guy on the ground who we never even saw get involved, and ...

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That's superb! Really enjoyable thread. I was watching that scene again recently and it's quite funny to watch it on slo-mo, shot-by-shot: it was clearly shot quite differently and they've had to edit it very heavily. At one point there's a guy on the ground who we never even saw get involved, and ...

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bearbeast wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 2:47 am
Parttimeteacher wrote: ↑Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:46 pm Must be nice to have the size feet that people actually make boots for. Lol
I felt this. My size is usually in the middle. ~42.5

I wear a 15 in most shoes and boots. I can get by with a 14 in a few boots that run large.

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Must be nice to have the size feet that people actually make boots for. Lol

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If he wants updated technology with his traditional aesthetic, the new Springfield Armory SA-35 might strike his fancy.

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FWIW, other than the closure strap and stud being reversed, the Raiders holster always seemed like a Webley flare gun holster.

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cool. Thanks. Here's a pic of the handles next to a ruler. The bottom one is newer, believe it or not.

"It's not the years, Honey. It's the mileage."

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I have 2 Morgan whips. 1 is 12' and, according to the person that I bought it from, it was first purchased in 2001. The other is a newer 8' that is from 2008. I noticed the newer 8'whip has the knot beginning 6" from the foundation. The 12' is farther from the foundation by about 1/2 to 3/4 of ...

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For years I've worn the Cabelas safari style shirts, in various colors, as a part of my normal wardrobe, not so much to dress like IJ but bc they are comfortable and cooler than a lot of other options in hot weather. I have used the stone color as my "close enough" shirts as well. I have 2...

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I ordered a 1936 Indy (10') from Paul a few years ago. It did take a bit longer than originally estimated and I had some of the same concerns that you expressed, but with his prices, I don't think he can keep a secretary to answer emails. He does great work and I love the whip that I got from him. I...

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Thanks. I have a long torso and gorilla arms so having the pockets lower might be a good thing. I'd like to find a jacket in good sturdy leather that's lighter and more plyable than my cowhide Wested. I'm just starting back on my research and I'm pretty much starting over at this point with the diff...

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I just recently came across the US wings CB jacket on their site. I wanted to see if anyone had any experience with them. I know they're supposed to be roomier and longer. (I had one other US wings Jacket that was way too short, bc I have a long torso. I was also a bit heavier at the time.) Am I loo...

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I emailed him just to ask if he still made whips and he had the skins on hand.

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Posted this in a different thread but here it is again.

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L to R
S&W Classics 1917 and 22-4, Webley style air pistol.

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That's cool. I hadn't thought of that style of bag.

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I'm considering either a Raiders jacket or LC jacket and I have a question. Which cut is better for big people? I'm 6'4" with 6'7-8" wingspan. I also have a long torso. I have a problem finding shirts/jackets that are big enough in the shoulders, long enough in the arms, and long enough in...

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Diego, I would like to pick your brain when I get some more funds together.

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Thanks for your help. I'm going to sell that one and go with a custom jacket. My wested was a custom that fit well about 16 years ago. Anno Domini and calories catch up with us all.

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The US Wings one will probably make an appearance in the Bazaar soon.

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For contrast. Here is my wested Temple of doom jacket. It is a bit small as well bc I was a bit lighter back when I got it.

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Thanks for the input. I'm 6'4" with a long torso. I measured the jacket but I'm not sure where they measure things from. These pics have the measuring tape starting at the bottom of the jacket. It's a 3xl.

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I know that the jackets are supposed to fall around the waist but I'm not sure if this is too short. It's a US Wings jacket and it's nice but I feel less like an adventurer and more like Chris Farley in Tommy Boy "Fat guy in a little coat."
How should it fit?

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Just sayin'

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Thanks for the input. I may give them a try but I'm a bit hesitant to waste their time with what little I have to go on. I'm pretty sure, based on the info that I got initially, that it is 2001 or earlier from Morgan's shop. I just wondered if there were definite things to look for when he plaited t...

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Thanks. I know it's a Morgan but I'm just curious if there's a way to tell when it was made and if he made it himself or not.

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I need some help confirming some aspects of my 12' Morgan. I want to see if I can figure out when the whip was made and if there's a way to determine if it was made by David Morgan or someone else. Here's the backstory: I was looking on ebay when I came across a kangaroo hide whip that looked a lot ...

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In all actuality, the objects that slaves were beaten with bear little resemblance to the whips we use for sport cracking. Most would have been flogged with a cane or, if a whip was used, it would have been closer to a wooden handle with leather or rope tied to it. Often, they would have hard object...

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Thanks. It's nice to have like-minded individuals to show them to.

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I just thought I'd share my IJ revolver collection. From left to right; S&W Classics model 22 M1917, model 22-4 1950, and a Webley Mk IV pellet gun.

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I know this is a late comment but I think the construction of the whips that Morgan was making in the late 70s contributes to the ropeyness of the Raiders whips. I have a 1936 Indy from Paul at Midwest whips. It is made as close to the construction of the 70s Morgan's as you can get an it's like a l...

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If they want a darker whip with darker knots, like kotcs they could go this route.

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I like the 3 pass knots better than the 2 pass on the Jacka.

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I added a couple of pics of it in daylight to this album as well as a gif to show the resilience of the hat.

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Trenin wrote:The outsole of an Alden Indy boot is not leather

I never realized that it was rubber. Neo-cork, but rubbery outsole nonetheless.

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I had to put some steam to it and even it back up a little. It was a good bit lower on one side where I pull it on with my right hand.

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New here. Figured I'd throw my hat in the ring, so to speak. It needs work but it gets use.

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From left to right: 10' Nolan 1936 Indy, 10' Strain KOTC, late 90's to 2000ish 12' Morgan, 8' Strain standard Indy.

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Anyone here want to pitch in and raise $10,000 to buy me one. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.gunsamerica.com/blog/a-new-british-made-handgun-the-return-of-the-webley-shot-show-2016/amp/#ampshare=https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/a-new-british-made-handgun-the-return-of-the-webley-shot-show-2016/&qu...

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Does anyone travel with multiple whips? I'm looking for some sort of bag for whips when taking more than 1 or 2 with me. Something to protect them and make it easier to handle. I haven't had any luck finding anything. Anyone have any ideas/suggestions?

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I'm new here so I thought I'd introduce myself the best way I know how in this environment and show you some of my whips. I've been using whips since I was a kid and started getting quality whips as soon as I was old enough to pay for them myself. http://imgur.com/a/9JE2YEF" onclick="windo...

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Thanks

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Hello. I just received my new whip from Joe Strain today. I wanted something like what he provided to the production and not just a version of the Jacka whip. After talking to Joe, he made me a whip that would be what his looked like if they darkened the knots and all on the ones he sent. He said it...

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Thanks for the feedback. I've got a pair of Thursday Diplomats that are doing well for me right now.

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Late to the game but there are a few things to consider. Like: What do you plan to do with it? Complicated, rapid cracks are better done with shorter whips. Wraps and such benefit from extra length. How big are you? A bigger, taller person would have an easier time with a longer whip than a shorter ...

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Thanks. I thought the sole under the ball of the foot and arch was leather and just the heel had rubber.

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I live in southwest Georgia and we get our fair share of rain. In addition, every morning, any contact with grass will saturate shoes and lower pants legs. Where I live is rural so staying on the concrete isn't an option. So my question is this:

How well do Aldens hold up to wet, rough environments?

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I wear a size 15, sometimes 14, shoe. This ruled out most boots that were "close-enough." (i.e. Redwing heritage, Wolverine 1000 mile) Still can't pull the switch on Aldens but Thursday Diplomats have filled the niche nicely. Their size 14 fit my sasquachian flipper just right. Anyone else...

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