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My goat G&B Expedition is still going strong after 21 years of regular use. I absolutely love it. Goat may not be screen accurate but it sure is adventure accurate.

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When Dave Marshall left, almost all the cutters and pattern people also left, so the chances of the Expedition being resurrected are slim to none, according to the G&B management. :( Regards! Michaelson Sad. I didn't realize Dave was not there anymore. I've been out of this game for quite somet...

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Michaelson wrote:
Can you believe we’ve been wearing these things for almost 20 years or more!?

Regards! Michaelson

It's amazing. I hope to be wearing mine for the rest of my days because I don't think I'll ever see a 'Raiders' style jacket this good again.

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I have a Gibson & Barnes goat skin Expedition from 2002 that I still wear regularly and the pleats work perfectly. The jacket is also aging beautifully. I recently went on G&B website for the first time in literally years and was surprised & saddened they no longer offered the Expedition...

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Hey, that looks great! Beautiful work! The Pocket Bull that was provided for your reference is one that I made many years ago. It has a shot loaded core with a four plait belly and twelve overlay. I made several of them but I only have one left in my personal collection. It hangs on the hall tree an...

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Well, here is the bullwhip guys side of the story. https://rhettswhips.com/2014/01/21/that-whip-guy-of-olympic-college/ Seems the kid even approached the police before he ever attempted to practice (something we all highly recommend) and they said it was fine. The professor went to the police, they...

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Just saw this thread from (checks date) seven years ago?! HA! That's probably the last time you probably logged in too! :rolling: Great to see you Kyle! I still have one of the pocket bulls hanging on my display. It even gets used every so often! I don't know if it was THAT long ago but it might be...

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Just saw this thread from (checks date) seven years ago?! HA!

Ridiculous. Absolutely ridiculous. But that's where we are as a society these days.

I wonder how this all ended up?

KS

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After a long absence and having just learned of Mr. Botwright's passing I had to sign in and pay my respects. Like so many others, I once owned a famed Wested jacket. I corresponded with Mr. Botwright over 16 years ago as I ordered my custom lambskin Raiders jacket from him. I even sent him lining m...

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I am very saddened by this news. I first met David circa 2000. It was around this time that I had bought my first house and finally had a back yard so my interest in whip cracking came rushing back. I began searching the internet for bullwhip information and was amazed by all of the information I ca...

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Joe is a phenomenal whip maker. His contributions to the craft will be missed. I wish him all the best.

Haven't made a whip myself in probably 4 or 5 years. Too busy with other endeavors. I do miss it though.

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Beautiful!

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Hey folks, I suppose technically I am still making these whips (and lanyards) but my turn around on them is not that great. I've got a lot of other projects in the works, including my own comic book, and leather braiding has fallen to the back of the line the last few years. I still enjoy it but whe...

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Very sad. I never met him but from what I've read and heard he seemed to be genuine. My condolences.

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How'd it go?

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Dang, I'm sorry that I missed your visit. I would have really liked to meet up with you in Portland for some whip cracking since I'm right across the river in Vancouver.

Very cool pictures. It's good to see David is doing well. I haven't been up to visit him in a long time.

—Kyle

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If it's an Indy style whip and light weight then it's wrong. I've looked at too many whips that people have and they're light and limp and plaited loose by supposedly "good" whip makers. The owners don't know any better. It shouldn't be a brick but there should be a good amount of weight c...

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I'm still in shock. It's a sad day for those of us that new Walt as a friend. But also for this crazy hobby of ours that he truly loved. I first met Walt Rybinski in November of 2001. I don't exactly recall how we first made contact but I remember he was traveling to the Seattle area on business and...

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I'm stunned. I have such a pit in my stomach right now. I'll post some photos and thoughts a little later.

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LVJ,

I'll be visiting Vegas in July. I would be happy to meet up with you and give you some lessons if you would like. Send me a PM and we can set it up.

—Kyle

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That was a very good segment.

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It's funny how a person's perspective can change. If it was 1982 and I saw this whip in a catalogue I would be one excited eight year old. Twenty-six years later...not so much.

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Thanks for the info everyone. Very helpful. I'm exploring some other possibilities so I'll keep you posted.

Louie, I'll see what I can do.

Adam, I haven't tried it yet but when I do I'll see about shooting some video of it.

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I'm looking to get a leather splitter. So I turn to my fellow whip making enthusiasts for advice. What splitter are you using? What did you pay (if you don't mind me asking)? Is Mike Murphy's way overpriced? What qualities should I look for?

—Kyle

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A very high price for what, in my opinion, appears to be a very ordinary whip made by a very able, but not a stellar maker. This is a pretty unfair statement. Terry Jacka makes a consistant, well made whip every time. He has his craft down to a science. I'm not sure what constitutes a "stellar...

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It's been the case for a number of years now that David has been slowly removing himself from the whip making process by training others in his place. It shouldn't come as a surprise. I'm glad that he has trained others in his specific techniques for building a 450 series bullwhip. No matter how man...

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Bernardodc wrote:It didn't even feel like an Indy film.

I agree completely. About half-way through I was just waiting for the film to be over.

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I don't ever want to see that film again.

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Many happy returns David.

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Bernie,

That link is a great resource. Thank you!

It's a shame that those roos won't be used for anything. Definitely a waste.

—Kyle

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http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id ... _article=1

With whom do I place my order?

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Hey Edge, When you try that trick, I recommend you use an extra long cracker, about 12"-14" long, and tie a knots in the cracker that are space one inch apart to give the long cracker more weight. The long crack will save your fall from getting cut by the can. The trick can be done with s...

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Cooool

I have GOT to try that!

Your vids are great, Adam. Thanks!

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Climbing aid? Please explain or perhaps respond to that here: http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?t=28847 Nothing fancy, Sable. I've used a whip on numerous occasions to climb up ledges and embankments. I've only used a whip a few times to climb down. This is due to the fact that unlike Indy ...

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Hey EDGE I have often thought of doing the same, but did not know if it would be useful(fun for sure). What length do you carry with yourself, and have you had an occasion to use it?? Thanks!! Bowie Bowie, I have two whips that I maintain as my primary “hiking” whips. One is 8 feet and the other is...

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Fur felt hats are worn all over the world in hot climates. They breath very well and are much better protection from the sun than many of the cheap straw hats available. The Aussies wear wide brimmed felt hats all the time. They know the dangers of the sun. I think it is odd to say that a felt hat i...

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*UPDATE*

Rooster Rock State Park
Noon
Saturday, May 3rd.

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Just in case some of you local whip crackers haven't seen this this thread over in the 'Events' section. I'm looking to get a group together this weekend for some whip cracking.

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I'll be down in the portland/Newberg area Fri-Sun. If you are free around 11-noon on Friday (4/25) let me know and we can meet up somewhere and swing around the whips. (same offer for anyone in the portland area!) Dang! I'll be up in the Seattle area this weekend. One of these days we'll get some c...

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I absolutely love 300. A great, great film.

Good look'n whips there.

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Mulceber wrote:... so if nobody's armed, everyone's on equal footing. :junior: -M

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Five or six years ago I purchased a whole side of white hide from SofCA and I still have dozens and dozens of falls laying around. So for the moment (and probably the next twenty years) I prefer white hide falls.

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When I make my whips I braid in a third belly right in the core coming off the junction in order to make a stronger transition. So I don't mind the stiffer transition on this whip since that is how I prefer them. But what I really appreciate about Morgan's whips is how he uses a heavier hide and cut...

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Yes, congratulations to Lauren! And also to Paul for finding a worthy apprentice. That whip is gorgeous.

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I was going to post this EXACT image today as well. I picked up a box and noticed that awful whip also. That is one of those cheap paper core whips that ratail for about $3.99 at novelty stores. It's apalling.

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Bump.

This ToD bullwhip thread and Sergei's RotLA bullwhip thread should be stickys at the top of the main page, IMO.

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hollywood1340 wrote:What Dan isn't telling us is after he was bit, he tore the snake in three equal pieces and ate it raw. Glad to hear he's okay though!

That was good!

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Michaelson wrote:Wish I could tell you, Kyle, but I was asked to be 'vague' until they have everything ready to reveal.

Regards! Michaelson

I knew you'd say that.

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Very, very nice.

Where do you source your hides from?

—Kyle

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