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by Indiana_Hall
Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:28 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Attaching the cracker, 4 methods. Which one is yours? POLL
Replies: 76
Views: 11856

thebovrilmonkey,

Spiffy little knot you got there....Question: What kind of cord are you using? Looks a lot like mason twine, so I'm curious....

Highest Regards,
- Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:38 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Screen Accurate Indy Whip Color
Replies: 72
Views: 11200

shagbd and Dan, Thanks for the info.....The only reason for my initial response to that picture of the whip was just how dark it looked after only one month. After looking at the pics that were posted of it when it was new, I see that it was just a darker whip from the get-go. I'm actually a big fan...
by Indiana_Hall
Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:40 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Bolsters in nylon whips
Replies: 9
Views: 433

Myself, I generally use electrical tape, but I have used 2" hockey tape in the past, as well as plain old duct tape. If I really want to add a bit of weight (as well as thickness, I'll wrap the entire length of my core with a single, hollow strand of nylon paracord, wrapped in electrical tape t...
by Indiana_Hall
Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:06 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Screen Accurate Indy Whip Color
Replies: 72
Views: 11200

shagbd,

Good heavens, man! That whip is amazingly dark for only being a month old - I have a two year old roo hide Winrich 10' that's just barely turning deep orange now. I guess that just goes to show the differences in the aging rate of certain whips....

Highest Regards,
- Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:46 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Two Tone whips: best combinations?
Replies: 17
Views: 631

Personally, I go for natural and black, if for no other reason than the fact that there's such a stark contrast between them. Plus, you get to watch the natural darken over time until you can barely tell the difference....Roohide is just such a sweet leather because of that aging factor.... Highest ...
by Indiana_Hall
Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:33 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: 6ft Custom Target Bullwhip w/Patterns
Replies: 9
Views: 620

Lauren,

That is truly a work of art! Very nice work indeed. I love the job you did on the handle - almost reminds me of the Zorro whip. The soon to be owner of this whip is one lucky guy.... :)

Highest Regards,
- Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:59 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: My new whip! Did you guess author? :)
Replies: 3
Views: 345

Nice new whip ya got there....I'm thinkin' it's one of Gio's whips. Correct?

Highest Regards,
- Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Sat Aug 16, 2008 1:41 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Marion's Whips
Replies: 24
Views: 1358

Hey Lauren, I'm so happy to hear that the whips are serving you well - just keep me posted on how they handle as they break in, and the progress you're making with them. Just keep up what you're doing, and you'll be wowing all of us in no time at all. :wink: Also, thanks for the compliments on the I...
by Indiana_Hall
Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:11 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Marion's Whips
Replies: 24
Views: 1358

nicetrylaoche,

Thanks for the kind words about my work. If you're interested, I do bullwhips like that at $15 a foot....PM me if there's any other info. I can give you....

Highest Regards,
- Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:58 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Marion's Whips
Replies: 24
Views: 1358

Hey Lauren, I just saw this post in the wee hours of the morning - it really made my day. Thank you so much for the kind words, and for the awesome pics. It means a lot to me to see my work publicly commended....And I agree with an earlier comment, I think we could all benefit from a video of Marion...
by Indiana_Hall
Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:57 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Whipcraft in Movies
Replies: 69
Views: 4194

And don't forget Batman Returns....
by Indiana_Hall
Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:25 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: 1989 David Morgan Bullwhip
Replies: 17
Views: 1125

Adam,

:shock: ....That is gorgeous....and I'm a very envious individual. Nice find ya got there, man....

Highest Regards,
- Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:39 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: New whips.
Replies: 8
Views: 741

Simon, For a first attempt at non-leather whips, that's a doggone nice pair right there. Very fine work indeed! Just out of curiosity, where did you get this material? I've been making nylon whips for over 5 years now, and I don't believe I've ever seen or heard of the stuff you have. Incidentally, ...
by Indiana_Hall
Fri May 02, 2008 1:14 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Licensed 10 Foot Whip - Noble Collection
Replies: 19
Views: 1687

Hmmm....I'm no expert, but if I was to venture a professional guess as to why the strands look so funky, it would be this: The maker braided the whip from the tail end down to the butt, slicing the 4 strands into 8 strands at a certain point. I've seen that done on numerous bullwhips, including the ...
by Indiana_Hall
Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:49 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Art of the turk's head.
Replies: 5
Views: 452

Pyramid Blaster, The knot in those pics is actually just a plain old 3 pass, 5 part, 4 bite Turkshead knot. That is the same knot as we see on Indy's whip - it's just that the guy who made that whip used a different shape for the knob it's tied onto....The pineapple knot you were asking about is mad...
by Indiana_Hall
Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:39 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: New Raiders 8ft (w/Comparison Pics!)
Replies: 7
Views: 594

Lauren,

Wow....That is some doggone fine looking work right there, and the 10-footer on the other thread looks outstanding as well....Keep it up!

Highest Regards,
- Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:18 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Adam Winrich performing in AZ: You Tube video
Replies: 13
Views: 595

Adam,

Awesome work, as always....Keep up the good work, my friend....

Highest Regards,
- Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:08 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: My "unintentional" Joe Strain KOTCS whip
Replies: 7
Views: 583

DJN,

Nice lookin' whip ya got there! Just out of curiosity, were the knots originally darker than the rest of the whip, or did you do that in lieu of the new movie?

Highest Regards,
- Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:13 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Lauren's 8ft KotCS Bullwhip w/pics
Replies: 9
Views: 714

Lauren,

Awesome job! Keep up the good work....

Highest Regards,
- Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:58 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Nylon Stock Whip?
Replies: 6
Views: 481

Hi Lauren,

Speak of the devil, and he shall appear....As a matter of fact, I do make nylon stockwhips. If you're interested, just shoot me a PM and we'll talk. Alrighty?

Highest Regards,
- Chris Hall
by Indiana_Hall
Sat Dec 22, 2007 3:08 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: 10 ways to crack a whip, video
Replies: 39
Views: 2069

Hey Adam, Well, if you're lookin' for more whips of the sort, I know a guy who's always ready and willing to make 'em....And this particular individual has just gone full-time as a whip maker, so he's lookin' for business.... Yep, I'll be down there at Gordie's....Glad to hear you decided to come do...
by Indiana_Hall
Sat Dec 22, 2007 12:41 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: 10 ways to crack a whip, video
Replies: 39
Views: 2069

Adam,

Great stuff, as always....And I like that whip you're using :wink: ....Keep up the good work, man....

Highest Regards,
- Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Sat Sep 15, 2007 4:58 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: 9ft Saddle Tan
Replies: 6
Views: 599

Very nice work, Nick! My hat is certainly off to ya on this one....

High Regards,
-Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:51 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: new pair of whips
Replies: 11
Views: 968

Glad to hear that the new whips are workin' well for you, Adam....

Whoa....600 cracks in a minute - that's insane....Any idea what the specs were on that guy's mini-bullwhips?

Highest Regards,
-Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:49 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: new pair of whips
Replies: 11
Views: 968

Adam,

Very nice work, man....As always, my hat's off to ya....

Speaking of pairs of whips, are the latest pairs workin' alright for you?

Highest Regards,
- Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:20 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: White 5ft Performers Bullwhip with pics and video!
Replies: 7
Views: 616

Paul,

As always, beautiful work! I'm sure the whip's owner will be very impressed with it....

Indyologist,

Hmmm....I'm thinking the quote is from "The Princess Bride." Correct?

High Regards,
-Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:06 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Creative guys help a brother out!
Replies: 44
Views: 1527

Dan, I dunno if I'm right here, but I believe it was Robert Duke who sold those "addicted to crack" shirts. Adam, Good luck finding your stage name. Kinda like "Johny Latigo" myself....How about something short and simple like, I dunno...."Sir Cracksalot" (Never said I ...
by Indiana_Hall
Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:12 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: WWAC Convention, Adam Winrich Videos, and Chris Barr whips!
Replies: 11
Views: 884

And now I am really kicking myself for not making it to Claremore this year....Oh well, that's life....

That's some doggone impressive stuff you do, Adam. And I must say, the whips in that last video look kinda familiar.... :wink:

Highest Regards,
-Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:32 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: LC lion tamer bullwhip
Replies: 13
Views: 869

Hmmmm....Thanks for the heads up about this Starabilias place. The next time I'm out at Downtown Disney, I'll be sure to pay a visit and grab some photos....

High Regards,
-Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Sun Jan 07, 2007 3:36 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: 4-tone whip handle
Replies: 13
Views: 853

Adam,

My congrats to you on the record! Keep up the good work, man....

And just for the record, that's some really fine work on the handle.... 8)

Highest Regards,
-Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Sat Aug 26, 2006 1:08 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: my new Morgan, black
Replies: 10
Views: 725

Adam,

First off, congrats to you on the Morgan - be it an Indy-style or not, it's still a sweet looking whip.

And as always, my hat is off to you. That stockwhip is an absolute beauty! Best of luck to you on the most stockwhip cracks record....

Highest Regards,
-Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:03 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Whipmakers "strange" project
Replies: 9
Views: 538

Adam,

Nice job, man! What's the strand count on that thing?

High Regards,
-Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Wed Aug 09, 2006 1:19 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: A New Nolan 8' and a Cautionary Tale of Color! <PICS>
Replies: 12
Views: 911

Dan,

Congrads on the new whip, man - it's a beauty! Crack it in good health....

High Regards,
-Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:55 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: World Record attempt: 216 ft whip, UPDATE: It's official!
Replies: 24
Views: 1040

Adam,

My congrads to you on the record - my hat is off to you! Good luck on the most stockwhip cracks record....

Highest Regards,
-Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Sat Jul 08, 2006 9:23 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: New TV show bullwhips
Replies: 13
Views: 935

Robert,

Not a problem about the pics - merely thought I'd ask.

Too bad about the Phantom production - it would have been nice to see such a great show with a proper whip....

High Regards,
-Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Sat Jul 08, 2006 4:22 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: New TV show bullwhips
Replies: 13
Views: 935

Robert, A very nice job on the whips, man - that's a right purdy pair indeed. My only question: Can you post full pics of the whips? I dunno about anyone else on here, but I'd certainly like a full view of them.... Also, I know this is an odd question, but you mentioned in some post last month that ...
by Indiana_Hall
Tue Jun 27, 2006 3:03 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: 36 Plait Bullwhip
Replies: 16
Views: 958

Paul,

:shock: ....My hat is certainly off to you, man. That's a doggone fine job on that whip - very impressive!

High Regards,
-Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:56 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Mr. Winrich has done it again! VIDEO added
Replies: 35
Views: 2216

Hey Swindy, If you're just experiencing "the day after" tenseness, that's not too bad....The more you practice, the more your muscles get used to the activity, and then, no more tenseness....It just takes time.... That is too bad about your moving - I'm actually in the same boat right now....
by Indiana_Hall
Mon Jun 19, 2006 2:05 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Mr. Winrich has done it again! VIDEO added
Replies: 35
Views: 2216

Hey Swindy, Very nice job on the cracking! Trust me, you look way smoother than I did after 3 months of practice (though I can't ever say that anyone ever compared my tricks to a mad duck :wink: ) My only word of advice would be to take it easy on your shoulder next time - whip-cracking is just like...
by Indiana_Hall
Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:56 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Young Indy whip replica. Pics added!!
Replies: 27
Views: 1946

Dan, Thanks for being good enough to post a pic of the Elstree whip....Seeing it again, I have to agree, it does look like an altogether different whip. Then again, heaven only knows what it's been subjected to over the years in storage. Or it could have just been that pic was taken at a bad angle t...
by Indiana_Hall
Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:40 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Young Indy whip replica. Pics added!!
Replies: 27
Views: 1946

First off, my hat is off to Bernardo....That's a mighty fine lookin' whip ya got there.... Now, on the issue of the coils of the whip on the train wall....I remember early last year when Elstree did an eBay auction, selling that whip. If my memory serves me correctly, they said that this 8-footer th...
by Indiana_Hall
Tue May 02, 2006 10:37 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Rawhide!
Replies: 21
Views: 1120

:( Swindy, That stinks about not being able to use the whip for the song....Glad to hear that your solo went well, though. My hat is still off to you, as a fellow choir guy.... Look at it this way: At least now you have a good reason to go out and buy another (but shorter) whip (start coaxing your c...
by Indiana_Hall
Sat Mar 18, 2006 12:19 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Rawhide!
Replies: 21
Views: 1120

That is too cool, Swindiana. My congrads to you. Good luck with that....My hat's off to you. 8)

High Regards,
-Indiana_Hall

P.S.: When Christmas roles around, you should suggest doing that piece, "Sleigh Ride." That would give you another chance to take the whip out on stage. :wink:
by Indiana_Hall
Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:55 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Jim Markell Pocket Indy Whip !
Replies: 11
Views: 951

"...There is no new thing under the sun." - Ecclesiastes 1:9 What more can I add to this discussion? Nothin' really.... Except to say that there really is not a whole lot that can be done in our business of making whips. There's only so many ways to make long braided things that crack. As ...
by Indiana_Hall
Tue Feb 07, 2006 10:01 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: two-tone IOAB
Replies: 8
Views: 484

Hey Adam, Hehe....The thought about the diameter did cross my mind, I will admit. I just didn't feel like I was in position to question you judgement. I know what you mean about having a difficulty with guessing the finished whip's diameter. I started out making my nylon whips with a 10-plait belly,...
by Indiana_Hall
Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:06 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: two-tone IOAB
Replies: 8
Views: 484

Hey Adam,

As always, very nice looking work! Nice job on the two-tone IOAB, but I gotta say, that buckskin stockwhip is right purdy (it's the FL cracker in me - there will always be a special place in my heart for buckskin). My hat is off to you, like always....

Highest Regards,
-Indiana_Hall
by Indiana_Hall
Sun Jan 01, 2006 4:31 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: stenhouse-winrich hybrid
Replies: 9
Views: 534

:shock: As always, that's a right purdy piece of work, Adam....Very nice, indeed!

Highest Regards,
-Indiana_Hall
by Indiana_Hall
Thu Sep 22, 2005 6:47 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Robert Duke Hurricane RITA
Replies: 17
Views: 868

Best of luck to Robert....My thoughts and prayers are with him indeed....

Michaelson,
For what it may be worth to you, I will be praying for your family....I have distant family that was affected by Hurricane Katrina, so I understand what you're going through....

Highest Regards,
-Indiana_Hall
by Indiana_Hall
Tue Jul 26, 2005 3:59 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: 20-plait kangaroo bullwhip
Replies: 24
Views: 1108

:shock: ....shocked silence....

Adam,

Awesome work right there, my friend. My hat is off to you. You are truly a master craftsmen. Again, VERY nice job....

Highest Regards,
-Chris
by Indiana_Hall
Fri Jul 22, 2005 6:31 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: How long was that whip?
Replies: 15
Views: 1001

Kilgour, If I remember correctly, an intensive study was done on this whip by Sergei. I can't remember every last little detail about his findings, but he said that the whip was 8 feet long. If you go searching into the archives, you can probably still find Sergei's original post on this subject. Ho...

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