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by zohar
Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:38 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Sergei (funeral service held 1/17/09)
Replies: 126
Views: 11363

Very sad news. I regret that I wasn't able to know him in person. He was one of the friendliest, most generous people I've ever encountered in life.
by zohar
Fri Aug 08, 2008 4:38 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Grass Stains on Fall
Replies: 10
Views: 416

Also, take some pictures!
by zohar
Fri Aug 08, 2008 4:19 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Grass Stains on Fall
Replies: 10
Views: 416

My falls are nearly black in color from pecard's and grass. I'd just keep using it and let it get a nice patina.
by zohar
Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:56 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Your Favorite Whip?
Replies: 17
Views: 1081

Difficult to decide. Both are by Joe Strain. 8 footer is Whisky, 10 is Saddletan. Both are 12 plait. The 8 footer: http://images115.fotki.com/v669/photos/9/98066/411271/IMG_2787-vi.jpg It is really well broken in, and cracks effortlessly. I got it in 2003 (picture from 2005). It's now darker. Tight ...
by zohar
Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:34 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Christmas in July! (Strain, Del Carpio and Nolan content)
Replies: 15
Views: 697

Shagbd wrote:hahahaha its cool bud, i was just playing.

im in georgia
you?

<<<<Right There.
by zohar
Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:24 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Christmas in July! (Strain, Del Carpio and Nolan content)
Replies: 15
Views: 697

Those are some good looking whips. Whereabouts down south are you located? hahaha why? so you can come take them? hahahhahaha just kidding..... but seriously thats why i put "down south" instead of my streat address :-) Just curious. I have gotten together with other whipcrackers in my ar...
by zohar
Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:22 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Christmas in July! (Strain, Del Carpio and Nolan content)
Replies: 15
Views: 697

Those are some good looking whips. Whereabouts down south are you located?
by zohar
Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:29 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Swedish hobby whip maker (with pics of whips) saying hello
Replies: 21
Views: 889

Echoing Turner, your skills appear to be progressing well. Good job.
by zohar
Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:07 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Just in: a Package from Joe Strain...
Replies: 36
Views: 2297

Gorgeous.
by zohar
Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:30 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Sell a Strain to fund a Morgan?
Replies: 41
Views: 1714

Interesting advice, everyone. Thanks very much. A couple things that surprised me: 6 months??? That's how long it takes to break it in? You mean I might not hear a crack from it for that long? Negative, that's not what I'm saying at all. Your whip will crack fine from the first time you throw it (w...
by zohar
Fri Jul 18, 2008 7:42 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Sell a Strain to fund a Morgan?
Replies: 41
Views: 1714

I just wanted to clarify that I'm not running PSA's for Strain. It's just that without a doubt, he is up there among the finest whip makers today that you can count on one hand. I truly believe there 5 or less, currently producing, whip makers in the world who all share the same distinction in term...
by zohar
Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:38 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Sell a Strain to fund a Morgan?
Replies: 41
Views: 1714

I handled whips by both Strain and Morgan before making my decision. I own two Strain whips now. Not that there's necessarily anything wrong with a Morgan, but I would not get rid of the Strain before you've even received it. Receive your Strain, break it in over 6 months or so, and then try to get ...
by zohar
Mon Mar 27, 2006 8:35 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: And the winner is... Burlington Coat Factory!
Replies: 36
Views: 1798

tawny fawn federation
by zohar
Sun Mar 26, 2006 12:39 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: And the winner is... Burlington Coat Factory!
Replies: 36
Views: 1798

An old Akubra Bushman or Drover?
by zohar
Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:38 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My russet jacket
Replies: 7
Views: 551

Oh, and please please post pictures of your new hats when the Lounge is back up. :D
by zohar
Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:35 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My russet jacket
Replies: 7
Views: 551

The lounge is temporarily down because MK's changing hosting. it should be up later tonight.

Nice jacket, btw. I've always liked the way it looks. Is that the one with the olive stitching?

Oh, and that new hat looks choice. Reminds me of my old Champ.
by zohar
Mon Dec 05, 2005 3:22 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: More Indy whip pics!!
Replies: 45
Views: 3246

Wow, I really like that Schultz! You can definitely tell that he copied a Strain, but it is unique. It's neat that I'm finally getting to where I can somewhat identify a whipmaker by just looking at the pictures. I'm nowhere near as good at identification as many here, but it's encouraging nonethele...
by zohar
Sat Oct 15, 2005 9:02 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Help!!!
Replies: 36
Views: 1593

Every website is built on "code", which can be seen if you hit this in your toolbar: View:--Source Code Your website has a plethora of text that is "hidden" to the average user that does not look at your source code. This hidden text will hurt you in the long run, for ALL search ...
by zohar
Fri Oct 14, 2005 5:50 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Help!!!
Replies: 36
Views: 1593

Look guys: Linking to his site will help (i'm putting a link to his site on my site as well), but it won't overcome the bad code inserted in the source of his website, like I posted about above. If you want to increase the ranking in search engines, get rid of that "hidden" text. Back in ...
by zohar
Wed Oct 12, 2005 4:14 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Help!!!
Replies: 36
Views: 1593

Has the indy.beautech.us link always been the result that pops up first in MSN? What I mean is, has the redirect always been the top result, instead of the home domain? I don't think it's an enemy vendor doing anything to this result. It's probably the result of a web developer improperly tagging th...
by zohar
Wed Oct 12, 2005 2:13 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Help!!!
Replies: 36
Views: 1593

Looks like a glitch in MSN's search. However, in looking at the source code for your website, you're probably going to have a difficult time listed in search engines (specifically Google) with all that repeating hidden text. Google will downrank your site for doing that. Meta tags are great, but tha...
by zohar
Sun Aug 21, 2005 11:11 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: New OPTIMO website up and running!
Replies: 54
Views: 3539

It looks fantastic. I like how we can now finally see some of the myriad of styles that Graham can make.

I started out as an Indy guy, but once I took a gamble on getting a different hat from Graham, I found that I am actually a Hat Guy, and an Indy is just one of the hats that I like.
by zohar
Fri Aug 19, 2005 10:22 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: My visit to Herbert Johnson- things could be on the up!
Replies: 39
Views: 1843

Ahh, Schwammy.... My friend, it is indeed good to read your prose once again. You really tickled me with that description. :lol:
by zohar
Tue Jul 12, 2005 6:05 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: 10' Joe Strain Whip Arrives! (with pics)
Replies: 11
Views: 1053

If you get a Strain, you won't be disappointed. To my eyes, his whips are the best.

Be sure to post some pics when you get it!
by zohar
Fri Mar 04, 2005 5:42 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Who makes the best Indy whip (RIGHT NOW)
Replies: 22
Views: 1594

My opinion is Joe Strain. That said, I haven't seen every whipmaker's offering (except in pictures), but I have seen and cracked quite a few.
by zohar
Sun Jan 02, 2005 9:32 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: An Adventurebilt hat...for just info.
Replies: 45
Views: 2499

Here's what I found in about 15 minutes of searching. North Valley Hat Co. 8356 Liberty Rd., S. Salem, OR 97306 USA Tel: 503-371-1110 Crown Cap (1987) Ltd. 1270 Notre Dame Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E0P3 CAN Tel: 204-775-7740 Fax: 204-786-2526 Krystal Cap Co., Ltd 16 Plymouth Ave. Toronto, ON M6J 1Z1 CAN T...
by zohar
Mon Dec 13, 2004 6:39 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: How many?
Replies: 42
Views: 1581

Mattdeckard wrote:I went through my piles of felt and boxes and counted 87 as of now.....

I have too many.
Way too many....
:shock:

Matt, how do you decide when you have enough? I have 9 right now, and I'm nowhere near being done. I can imagine that 87 would be enough.
by zohar
Mon Dec 13, 2004 4:13 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: How many?
Replies: 42
Views: 1581

Sorry to dredge up the old topic, but here goes. I currently own: Regular Federation - brown Vintage Champ c-crown beaver fedora - dark grey C-crown light grey fedora from Art Fawcett (Vintage Silhouettes) Optimo "Indy Brown" Indy-style fedora in beaver/nutria blend Optimo "Phantom Bl...
by zohar
Sun Dec 12, 2004 10:59 am
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: If You Were Going Off On an Indy Adventure.....
Replies: 133
Views: 5778

Crusader, I have a Kimber that looks *exactly* like yours above. Kimber Custom Classic with walnut double diamond grips.

Like yours, I've worn the finish off of most of mine as well.
by zohar
Fri Dec 10, 2004 7:30 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Work Lid?
Replies: 28
Views: 1177

I wear a different hat to work every day. Straws in the summer, felts in the winter.

I wear it anytime outside from vehicle till I get to my office, when it goes on my hat rack. When leaving, I put it on my head, put on my coat, and go home.

I never wear my hat while working in the library.
by zohar
Sat Oct 16, 2004 3:29 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Just got my Joe Strain
Replies: 15
Views: 748

I think he charges a buck a piece. I ordered 20 from him over a year ago, and I still have like 15 left.
by zohar
Fri Oct 15, 2004 10:44 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Just got my Joe Strain
Replies: 15
Views: 748

Joe's PolyPro's are blue in color. If you didn't get one, let me know and I'll drop one in the mail to you. The black bonded nylon ones are more screen accurate, but the polys crack better, and won't damage your thong due to tangling.
by zohar
Fri Oct 15, 2004 1:22 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: A Perfect Strain!
Replies: 4
Views: 403

Wow, another beautiful whip from Mr. Strain.

I believe you will be very pleased with your investment.

One tip: Get some of Joe's PolyPro poppers. They are less apt to tangle, and won't damage your whip like the bonded nylon can.
by zohar
Fri Oct 15, 2004 7:40 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Got my Paul Stenhouse
Replies: 15
Views: 1096

Congratulations. The plaitting on that looks very nice. Mr. Stenhouse makes a terrific whip. Oh, and in my opinion, the whip looks much like whiskey/saddletan in most of the shots where it is seen in Raiders. Now, in actuality, it was a natural tan hide, but the whips in the movies were very old, an...
by zohar
Fri Oct 15, 2004 7:38 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Just got my Joe Strain
Replies: 15
Views: 748

"Just as good", is something that everybody has to decide for him/herself. I have seen, cracked, and held whips by quite a few different whipmakers, and for my money, Mr. Strain's are the best that money can buy. Granted, I haven't seen every whipmaker's work, and I will not say that a Str...
by zohar
Thu Oct 14, 2004 9:08 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Fedora spotted in Indy's closet in Raiders
Replies: 77
Views: 4002

looks like a hat on top of a boot to me. That red line goes right over the tight front pinch of a raiders hat.
by zohar
Thu Oct 14, 2004 7:11 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Which whip DVD is the best?
Replies: 8
Views: 503

Paul Stenhouse. In my opinion, he does the best job in teaching the basics thoroughly.
by zohar
Thu Oct 14, 2004 7:02 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Just got my Joe Strain
Replies: 15
Views: 748

Please, oh PLEASE don't over pecard your whip's thong. The braided part of your whip only needs pecards sparingly. If you overpecard it, the laces will come loose, and you'll end up having to rebraid the fall hitch. Pecard your fall every single time you crack your whip. Be carefuly about getting it...
by zohar
Thu Oct 07, 2004 5:24 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Rudimentary Videos of Basic Cracks
Replies: 7
Views: 508

Zohar, I am not sure if you learned the names of the horizontal and rev horiz from Paul Stenhouse as I haven't had a chance to review it, but you do have the names reversed. Yeah, I realized that when I went back and looked at his tape. But, my videos were already made, and I haven't had the time t...
by zohar
Sun Oct 03, 2004 2:33 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Rudimentary Videos of Basic Cracks
Replies: 7
Views: 508

I like it! Though now I'm confused... the overhead that I do looks almost exactly like that reverse horizontal - and that reverse forward is amazing! In Christ, Shane Then you're probably doing a reverse horizontal. The reverse forward/circus, or "figure 8" takes a while to get down. That...
by zohar
Sat Oct 02, 2004 11:04 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Rudimentary Videos of Basic Cracks
Replies: 7
Views: 508

Rudimentary Videos of Basic Cracks

Here are some videos of some of the basic cracks that can be done with a whip. I am by no means an expert, and therefore I don't have the best form in the world. All credit for me learning these cracks goes to Paul Stenhouse, and his EXCELLENT video, Whip Handling and Maintenance. I highly recommend...
by zohar
Thu Sep 30, 2004 10:41 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: How to ask Mr. Strain about a whip
Replies: 26
Views: 1456

Zohar, Is the top picture saddle tan and the bottom picture whiskey? Do I win some milk to go with my cookie? :-)) Paul, It's actually the other way around. The top one is the whiskey 8 footer when it was new, and the bottom one is the 10 foot saddletan. That was very interesting to hear your persp...
by zohar
Thu Sep 30, 2004 8:06 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: How to ask Mr. Strain about a whip
Replies: 26
Views: 1456

You used the phrase "definitive screen accurate whip" and also "Again, in my opinion the key to getting a screen accurate whip is to.." I can understand what you mean. I think my second post was just unclear. In short, I think that the key to having a screen accurate whip is to ...
by zohar
Wed Sep 29, 2004 6:16 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: How to ask Mr. Strain about a whip
Replies: 26
Views: 1456

Mr. Duke, I know that the whips from the movie were natural tan, as I stated in my previous post. They were also beaten to heck, and looked as dark as whiskey in many of the shots, in my opinion . I personally didn't "settle" for whiskey or saddletan. I liked both of these colors, and spec...
by zohar
Tue Sep 28, 2004 10:30 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: How to ask Mr. Strain about a whip
Replies: 26
Views: 1456

Zohar, Why would he want to tell him to give him a 10ft "Indy" style 12 plait, when he is looking to buy an 8 foot whip? Egad, I completely missed that part of his post. I edited to reflect the mistake. He said "405", and as best I can tell from Morgan's site, the 8ft is a 453, ...
by zohar
Tue Sep 28, 2004 9:53 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: How to ask Mr. Strain about a whip
Replies: 26
Views: 1456

Tell him you want a 8ft "Indy" style 12 plait whip, with an extra large Morgan-style knot like he has done for some of the other guys on the board here. Also tell him you want a wrist loop.

The key to getting that Indy look is the extra large Morgan style knot.
by zohar
Sun Sep 19, 2004 10:57 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Do you have infos about crackers / poppers??
Replies: 16
Views: 869

I don't like bonded nylon poppers, as they can become tangled up on your thong, and cause actual damage to your whip (it happened to me).

I prefer crackers made from poly baling twine.
by zohar
Sun Sep 19, 2004 10:01 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Who's whip should I buy
Replies: 25
Views: 1086

Not all of the WSP whips are made by Joseph Strain. If you want one of his through them, you will have to specifically ask for it.

Joe Strain is my whipmaker. I voted for him.
by zohar
Sun Sep 05, 2004 11:20 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: leather question
Replies: 13
Views: 430

roo is used because of its tensile strength. It is still strong, even after cut into long, thin strands.
by zohar
Wed Sep 01, 2004 7:17 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: My New Pair
Replies: 12
Views: 480

:shock:

What plait are they?

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