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Not necessarily. You can make a nylon whip to weigh as much as a leather one. When I make my nylon Indy whips I use longer steel shot core and lead foundation in the handle. In the result the 10 ft Indy bullwhip may weigh even 900 grams.

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I can fully confirm that nylon whips are durable and they don't require as much maintenance as the leather ones. When it's wet, let it dry. That's all. Cracker changing is pretty easy to do and you have to change crackers every now and then in leather whips as well.

And they are a lot cheaper.

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I bought this backpack on allegro (Polish ebay) for about 40 bucks: https://a.allegroimg.com/original/1129dd/8c7be9684eb5a301d7a095a91734/Plecak-meski-na-laptopa-miejski-do-szkoly-do-pracy-A4-Paolo-Peruzzi It has an internal laptop pocket and it's very comfortable to wear. It's my everyday carry whe...

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These ones have positive reviews among cosplayers and Indy gear fans:

https://www.luosjiet.com/collections/in ... ctoe-boots

They literally look like Aldens.

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You could leave it in the sun for few hours and grease it every now and then. It changes color a lot. As far as breaking in - heavy use is the only option I believe. Try some patterns - 10 cattleman's cracks, 10 slow and fast figures 8, 10 volleys, 10 coachman's cracks and so on. Then change your ha...

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Few years of regular whipcracking, suntan and dirt and it will look like a stunt whip from Temple of Doom bridge scene

Try volley cracks. Rapid direction changing should help to break it in faster.

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I'd say it weighed between 800 and 1000 grams.

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That's a lot of leather to put in motion

My Del Carpio's 8 footer weighs around 800 grams but the balance is mainly in the handle as it's lead loaded.

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Great! It cracks pretty much effortlessly. Weight does its work. By the way - how much does it weigh?

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Now show us how it cracks

But watch out for your arms, they might get tired quite fast while using such a monster!

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Awesome job!

Did you add more layers inside or used thicker leather to get it such thick?

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Keep us posted!

Have you used fiberglass for a handle?

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Nice! Is it 6 or 8 footer? It's hard to tell because of that thickness :O

Will you dye it?

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If I remember correctly the handle diameter is around 25 mm and the diameter above the ringknot is nearly 30 mm. The handle is 7 inch fiberglass with short steel cable section extending to the thong, then two bellies and 2 bolsters made of chrome split cowhide and 12 plait overlay ending in 8 plait ...

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808whips made a replica of Terry Jacka whip for a guy from the video Western New York Indy posted - try to contact him at https://www.facebook.com/808Whips/ and maybe he will share some measurements. I also have some photos I saved over the years, there are some pics of KOTCS whip with a measuring t...

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It's posted here: https://indygear.net/cow/viewtopic.php?t=75168

My FB page: https://www.facebook.com/nylonwhipspl
My IG: https://www.instagram.com/nylon.whips.pl/

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My 8 foot Indy whips are 210 EUR, which is in your budget

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Generally UK size = EU size - 10, so you would need 46 or 48 size jacket. There are sizing charts on the off the rack jackets so check them out, measure yourself or jacket that fits you and place an order

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What a collection! Totally envying you

Any chance for more photos? Maybe some close-up of handles comparison?

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Rob wrote: ↑Wed Jul 31, 2024 12:07 am
The shirt's care label says 100% polyester, but it feels nice on (even straight out of the bag), and is very light.

I know that sport t-shirts are made of polyester but not shirts. I'm sweating already just reading this

Let us know how it's after being washed and dry.

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Yes, especially when you have only one lacing needle and you need to work backwards 13 strands

But all in all it's worth. My brown belt I made from the cord I use for Indy whips is my favourite to wear. My wife has 4 belts I made for her plus 1 roohide belt I bought her years ago

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Thanks

Braided belts are pretty universal. You don't have to make any new holes if you need longer belt.

They are quite demanding to make though, I think I can make a 4 ft bullwhip faster than such belt.

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This is the 4ft bullwhip - lightweight and fast, volleys are surprisingly pleasant with this one: https://bricksafe.com/files/tomek9210/whips/IMG_20240705_153843985.jpg/800x602.jpg This is the matched pair for training the two-handed cracking. It's made from the same cord I make my Indy whips. I mad...

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Awesome! The tiny one is excellent! But does it actually fit into a pocket

?

I recently made 3 whips for myself to train more. And I have a couple more in the queue

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I switched my Magnoli bag for this vintage style backpack:

It has the Indy vibe of KOTCS and DoD backpacks I was looking for.

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I have a replica bag from Magnoli and I used it as my everyday carry bag for years. I had to change it for a backpack, because I need space for a laptop, but if I didn't, I still would use the bag everyday. The quality is excellent. Nothing happened to the single stitch and I have used it in many di...

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Nice! Everybody starts somewhere

What year did you start your adventure with whipmaking? I started around 2008 when I was still in high school.

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Knot size depends on the tie's width and thickness, so if the tie isn't too narrow it will look good with 4 in hand knot.

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My 2021 Legacy Raiders have the same pocket flaps as yours. Bottom layer is stitched and cut off even with the upper layer, about 1-2 mm from the stitch. Nothing is coming apart after 3 years.

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ducktailjiver wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:27 pm about 300..

Unfortunately that would be not enough for a roohide Indy bullwhip.

But as Indiana Jeff mentioned you can check out nylon whips. I can make you one. Check out my work here: viewtopic.php?t=70889

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Hi!

What's your budget? I think it is the most important factor.

Are you after a proper roohide Indy bullwhip or a nylon one would do just fine?

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Aveo133 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 6:08 pm
tomek9210 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:56 am I think that 27 inch back would be at least two inches too long for you if you are 5'11".
Thanks for the suggestion! Really appreciate it. So, would you recommend a back size of about 25 or 26 then?

Yes, probably 25 inch would work for your height. Maybe 25.5.

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I think that 27 inch back would be at least two inches too long for you if you are 5'11".

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I found a nice dirty cheap buckles: 32 mm: https://berotex.net/pl/klamry-do-paskow/26864-klamra-zaciskowa-do-paska-32-mm-stare-zloto.html 40 mm: https://berotex.net/pl/klamry-do-paskow/26866-10351-klamra-zaciskowa-do-paska-40-mm-stare-zloto.html#/106-ilosc-1 They are like 50 US cents a piece. Howeve...

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Hi, I'm looking for a proper web belt and I'd like to know the width and thickness of the Wested, Magnoli and Karolian web belts.
I'd be glad if someone could measure them up for me.
Thanks!

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I had Paul Nolan's 1936 whip, now I have Del Carpio's Raiders one and I like it better. 1936 was kinda stiff. Del Carpio's bullwhip handles like a dream. But it may be just my personal taste.

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It looks kinda like Wested LC jacket to me.

The web belt is LC too.

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That was a screen used Raiders bullwhip measured by one of the Indygear moderators.

Great point of reference for whipmakers!

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Hi! Properly made kangaroo Indy style bullwhip (kiphide core and lead loaded spike foundation, two plaited roohide bellies, two kiphide bolsters and roohide overlay) results in a fairly heavy whip. I'd say it should weigh between 600 to even 1000 grams, depending on its length. My del Caprio 8 foote...

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Longer sleeves would be awesome too...

Or even better tall sizes

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Karolian dry goods is a great choice.

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It's like riding a bike, you don't forget it

Is that an 8 footer of yours?

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Awesome work! I love the work in progress photos. The knowledge should be shared

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How do you estimate which sizes will be available? What price are you aiming at?

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Agreed about the color. I'd place the buttons lower though, even 2 inches lower.

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It's not looking good. I'd save more money and get a proper leather whip or a nylon one if you don't want to break a bank.

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Mine came back from the seamstress. I had her taken a bit in the waist and down the leg. As much I like Indy gear and I like wearing it, I can't get over the bagginess of the pants. I prefer the slim fit, so I altered my pair. I'll take some pics when I get the chance.

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Hi, welcome!

You have to host the image at a hosting site like imgur etc. Then you have to paste the link here using "

", we do it the old school way here

I can't wait to see your whip. There are FB groups focused on whip combat, you need to definitely check them out.

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I have received my long awaited pair of desert gray Indy trousers today. What a spectacular job of picking the right fabric and color you've made Adam! Now off to the seamstress to get the sizing right. Thank you for that fantastic piece of gear \:D/ PS. Are they 100% cotton? Is machine wash in 30 C...

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It looks awesome! You have chosen wisely :TOH: S&J's horsehide looks totally different from the Wested's horsehide I had long time ago. That jacket was built like a tank and it felt like an armour. If you want to meet in Warsaw sometime and drink a beer, chat and check out other gear we have and...

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