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Tennessee R

So I might be right about HF's length afterall :) Oh, and mechanic, Is it just me or is the penpocket stitch missing in that pic? Tennessee R, thank you for your input on the size of Todd's shirt. I would love to hear how it fits you after that wash. Regards, Geert No problem, Geert, I did wash it ...

Tennessee R

does that mean I would be able to pull off wearing a large? I'm 6'1" with a 42 chest while weighing about 160 lbs. I am used to wearing the shirts with a slimmer fit though, as it is quite the fashion in europe at this moment. Regards, Geert I am similar, around 6'2" with a 42 to 44 chest...

Tennessee R

Looks good. I am anxiously waiting on a Caicedo 10' 8 plait.

Tennessee R

That is one heckuva wait for pics. :lol: So is this a Fed II or Fed III? Looks good, kinda like my Fed IV, I chose not turn my as well. Yeah, I know.... :lol: Well, at least they're here now. I believe a Fed III. It just really took a while for me to grow into it, and now, it is manageable. I have ...

Tennessee R

Williams, do be sure to post a photo as soon as you get it washed.
I'm anxious to see as many as possible after they have been washed, to get the full effect.

Tennessee R

Hoo boy, no kidding! I just received my XXL today too, and yes, these DO run pretty small. In my case the XXL fits like a very small XL, and the length in the body isn't very proportional to the length of the sleeves. There's plenty of sleeve length, but the body barely makes it to my waist. It'll ...

Tennessee R

Okay, so, after all of this time, I am finally posting a photo of my Akubra Federation. It has been on, I think, three overseas trips to Israel, and Italy. Here it is back home, recently. I've tried to give it a Raiders look, as much as possible, and have re-bashed it several times. I'm still findin...

Tennessee R

I received my Small shirt from Todd today and it's fantastic. Unfortunately, Small is way too small for me . I went with S as my Medium Wested is huge . So...I will be ordering a Medium from Todd, and my Wife just got her first piece of Indy Gear! Okay, so my small came a few days ago. Looks like a...

Tennessee R

Okay, so I'm wondering about the wested sizing. I wear a 34-35 inch sleeve in dress shirts. How would I compare? Can anyone give me an idea?

I'm guessing that the size they refer to is from the seam down, but I really don't know how to figure it.

Tennessee R

Having some success with #3 over the last few days, but am noticing that when the popper comes off using #3, it typically takes part of the fall with it, which is not admirable.

I'll keep experimenting...

Tennessee R

Interesting that you should mention it, I was just talking to Michaelson about a possible Tennessee event someday.
I'm 45 min south of Nashville.
We have several people from this area on the forum.

I was out cracking whips here (near Lewisburg) yesterday.

Tennessee R

I ordered yesterday, and got my shipped confirmation today.
Can't wait. I've got to see about the size, as shirts fit me oddly, and I have really long arms (Though I usually keep my Indy shirts rolled up).

Anyway, anxiously awaiting it's arrival, along with a couple of web-belts.

Tennessee R

I've got you, So more than likely, he's getting a new shipment of them in a few days, and that will be the batch that I'll be getting. I will have to agree about the photos looking excellent. My biggest issue in buying his shirt, was: #1 The best price of anyone I could find. (Keep it up, Todd) #2 T...

Tennessee R

Hey Shane, when did you order yours? I put in my order today for a small, and called him. He indicated he didn't have the small shirts yet, but would have them in a day or so. Also, I'm taking a chance ordering small, but I didn't want to wait for medium. Have you tried one of his before, and how do...

Tennessee R

I have been using a tie similar to Method #1,
But have had problems.
I think I'll try #3 next time.
Right now, I have a whip without a popper, just because I haven't gotten around to replacing it.

Tennessee R

Well, I ordered it on the 5th, recieved it today, the 13th. While it was coming, I played around with my greandaddy's old stetson, popped the bash out of it, and practiced. Now, I've got a Raider's style bash on my new hat, and am pretty pleased with it. Maybe if I get the chance, I'll post some pho...

Tennessee R

Thanks everyone. I actually ended up ordering it yesterday, because I wanted to be sure I got the measurement right. (Couldn't find my cloth tape-measure) I actually had already called Australia before I opened this thread, and ended up ordering online, sending a few messages via e-mail. Now, if it ...

Tennessee R

Thanks everyone, I'm going with the Federation, standard, (In Israel, it CAN get dusty

)
Yep, VP, "one shot' means one shot for this trip, so, Chewbacca, I may get a Deluxe at a slightly later time (maybe for more formal occasions)
Thank you for your help.

Tennessee R

Thank you for your response. Deluxe is made from their Heritage line of felt. Regular made from their Imperial line. Deluxe is a bit softer and slightly better quality. It has a richer brown color to it. How much do you want to spend? I think I want to go with the standard. As long as you think that...

Tennessee R

Hello, well, I've been a member for quite some time and have participated in a few discussions about hats and bags, but now, I'm ready to get a hat. I'm in a little bit of a rush because I want it before I go to Israel in about three weeks, and I have a few questions. #1 What is the difference betwe...

Tennessee R

Plătt
Pl (Little a) t

Tōp

T (Consonant O) p

Is the way I use, and I think is the correct pronunciation

Tennessee R

Boy, were we thinking on the same lines. When I first recieved my MKVII, I posted this thread: http://www.indygear.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8133&highlight=&sid=77d89714dd1d8f759ae1392daa5aa37c It asked what should I do to remove the strap, because it was sewed on. While my real question in ...

Tennessee R

I did not read the whole thread, but the way I make poppers, is take black nylon thread, get my brother to hold his hands about a foot apart, and wrap the thread around his hands, until there is seven threads on both the underside of his hand and the top. Then, I tie a knot in one side, cut the othe...

Tennessee R

The symbol to the left of the headpiece, is the ankh, the Egyptian symbol of life.

Anyway, Great job.

Tennessee R

As I don't know much about notebooks, I just thought I would ask you why most of you have a moleskin notebook? (i.e. what is the advantages of moleskin?)

By the way, great response so far, on this thread.
Someday soon, I'll have to sum up what everyone uses their bag for.

Tennessee R

Well, "I got it and I used it!"

I went to Boston (a long way from Tennessee) to pick up a car.
And I put my toothbrush, socks, etc. in the bag and instead of carrying a suitcase into the hotel, I carried my MK VII instead. Works great.

Tennessee R

I just received my MK VII and it came with the original web strap. I think it is sewed onto the bag, or at least I can't figure out how to get it off.
Is there any way to get the original strap off without cutting it, or damaging it?

Tennessee R

Those are some great ideas, everyone.
Also, VP, is it that
1: Finnish are smarter than me?
2: You have a brilliant memory?
3: you go back and look for it?
4: Other?
that you found that other thread about the same thing?

Tennessee R

I just bought mine from ebay for about $53.00 plus shipping, and haven't recieved it yet.

In what ways do ya'll use the bag?

Tennessee R

Say, that does look nice.

Tennessee R

IndyMcFly, more than likely, the wind is causing the knots in the fall.
When I practice with an ever so light breeze, I end up getting knots.
Hope this helps.

Tennessee R

Yes, I usually crack for a long time, and my shoulder gets very sore and feels out of joint for about a day.

Tennessee R

Minnesota Jones, That's interesting, about the order you learned your cracks in.

I learned the forward flick, the horizontal, and then the circus crack.

You know the saying, "Great minds learn whipcracks alike"

Tennessee R

Yes, mystery solved, and as Michael Caine (sp?) would say in "Sherlock Holmes: Without a Clue":

"Case Solved"

I like that movie.

Tennessee R

I just watched it. It seems that the first crack (the half-second of a scene) is an overhand (or, as Mike Murphy calls it "The Flick"). And the second - the one you are asking about - looks like the crack that Alex Green describes on "Whipcracking part 1", you swing it around you...

Tennessee R

Where is this footage? In the DVDs?
And also, in which chapter?

Tennessee R

I have a Joe Strain 6' Indy style, and a Australian style 8'.
I usually end up cracking for about 30 minutes to an hour, and the 8 footer gets so heavy, so I enjoy a lighter weight whip.

Tennessee R

That's wierd.
I was thinking maybe wind (That usually makes knots in my fall),
but for it to explode, I don't know.

Tennessee R

Thank Pyro for hosting this graphic. ... I actually keep a printout of this graphic in my whip bag... So do I. I make my own poppers. I've got a very large spool of black nylon. I just got back from Montgomery Alabama, and I was doing a demonstration for my relatives, cousins, etc. I demonstrated t...

Tennessee R

Renderking Fisk wrote:Holy Cow! How did you get in here? They should check the ID's in this joint better...

Good seeing you here, regardless.

I'm sorry, Renderking. Were you talking to me? I don't understand.

Tennessee R

Found it. http://www.markarostables.com/WWAC.htm That's with a capital WWAC. Well, I would come if I could drive myself up there, but I'm 15. A year younger than I need to be to drive alone. It's a long way to Texas, but It'd be fun. Actually, I got into western arts like this: I went to Branson wit...

Tennessee R

Thanks. That's what I'm looking for.

Tennessee R

Somewhow, I thought that there was a western convention in Ohio, but I can't find anything like that in Ohio.

Can someone tell me the locations of the major western conventions?
I'm in Tennessee.

I know about the one in Las Vegas, but where else?

Tennessee R

I got my first whip in about Oct-Nov of '03.
And my second in Dec of '03
I'm 15, now, and can do the Circus, Overhand, Sidearm, Horizontal, am fairly good at the 'S' Crack, Target cutting, etc.

Tennessee R

I've got the Queensland Flash going OK, although, I'm having a little trouble making my 'S's end up at twelve o' clock. Instead, they end up at 9:00 or 10:00. (12:00 being in front of me). But, target cutting is gettting better. I've got someone to wear a leather glove, and hold styrafoam strips. It...

Tennessee R

The Tall size shirts may be the way I need to go.
How much longer does that make the sleeves?
Because, it would probably need to be about 3" longer in the sleeves to make a small work for me (and small's what looks good on me).

Tennessee R

The LL Bean Indy shirt is what I wear most of the time. I have long arms, and I have one small-size long-sleeve shirt. So for summer, I roll the sleeves up one or two times, unbutton the first couple of buttons, and I have a tighter fitting shirt, that looks on me, similar to the one on Indy on the ...

Tennessee R

I'm sorry, I don't understand, Renderking. Are you talking about me?
You helped me.

Tennessee R

I sent Mr. Strain a PM
Basically, I read that post, went out and tried, and five minutes later, was doing the 'S' crack

Tennessee R

Thank you all.
I just called WSP, and talked to Joe, and purchased Fundamental Whip Cracking.
I already have Whip Cracking made easy part 1 and 2.
Hopefully all of them will help.

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